Dussehra 2026 in Las Vegas: Date, Vijay Muhurat, Temples and How the Valley Celebrates

Quick answer: Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Las Vegas is on Tuesday 20 October 2026. The Vijay Muhurat is 2:16 PM – 3:00 PM local time (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7), calculated by the Drik Panchang method. Navratri runs from Sunday 11 October to Monday 19 October 2026.

Editor's note (5 October 2026): The Las Vegas times on this page were calculated for the city's coordinates and time zone using the Drik Panchang method: the Vijay Muhurat is the 11th of 15 daytime muhurtas, and the Dashami tithi times are Drik Panchang's (12:50 PM IST 20 Oct to 2:11 PM IST 21 Oct) shown in Las Vegas time. Clock times use the official tz database; Nevada is still on daylight time on 20 October. We do not list 2026 event schedules, venues or ticket details, because temples and community groups announce these themselves each year.

Las Vegas is better known for its Strip than its temples, but the valley has a well-established Hindu community. Indian American families in Summerlin, Henderson, Spring Valley, Enterprise and North Las Vegas, many of them working in healthcare, engineering, hospitality and technology, keep the nine nights of Navratri and the victory day of Vijayadashami with puja, garba, devotional music and community meals.

Dussehra 2026 dates and timings for Las Vegas

All-India dates are from Drik Panchang: Navratri 11–19 October and Vijayadashami on Tuesday 20 October 2026. In Las Vegas the Dashami tithi has already begun shortly after midnight on the 20th and covers the entire afternoon, including the full Aparahna, so there is no doubt about the date: Dussehra is on Tuesday 20 October. The Vijay Muhurat falls comfortably inside Dashami, so Shami puja, Aparajita puja and Shastra puja can be done at the Vijay Muhurat itself.

Hindu temples in Las Vegas for Navratri & Dussehra

These temples and organisations are confirmed to be active in the Las Vegas valley. We list names and areas only; check each one's official website or social pages for current timings and 2026 programmes.

• Hindu Temple of Las Vegas (Summerlin): the valley's main Hindu temple and cultural centre, run by the Hindu Society of Nevada and open since 2001. Its shrines include Shiva-Parvati, Ganapati, Balaji, Radha Krishna, Durga, Ram-Sita-Lakshman with Hanuman and the Navagraha, with a Jain section too, so it is the natural focus for Navratri Devi puja and Vijayadashami for many families.
• ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Govinda Mandir (near the Strip and UNLV): the Hare Krishna temple, known locally as Govinda's Sanctuary, with a large temple room and a Govinda's vegetarian restaurant. ISKCON temples typically mark Dussehra as the day of Lord Rama's victory with kirtan, Ramayana readings and special offerings.
• Vegas Telugu Association (VeTA): the Telugu community organisation, which has held Bathukamma celebrations at the Hindu Temple grounds in recent years.
• American Hindu Association (Henderson): a community group that has been working to build the Anand Utsav Mandir in Henderson and has held festival gatherings in the area.

Temples and community groups usually announce Navratri garba, Durga Puja, Ramlila and Ravan Dahan programmes a few weeks ahead — check their websites/social pages. Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada and Marathi families also organise their own gatherings through community associations and WhatsApp groups, so ask at the temple if you are new to the city.

How Las Vegas celebrates Navratri and Dussehra

Garba and dandiya

For Gujarati families and their friends, Navratri means garba and dandiya raas. In many US cities these nights are held in temple halls, school gyms, community centres or hotel ballrooms, often on Friday and Saturday evenings, with live or recorded music, traditional chaniya choli and kediyu, and an aarti to Amba Maa before the dancing begins.

Durga Puja

Bengali families in the valley join or organise Durga Puja, with the goddess worshipped through Shashthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Sandhi Puja and Navami, followed by Bijoya Dashami. In India, Bengal-tradition Bijoya Dashami and Sindoor Khela fall on Wednesday 21 October 2026 (Drik Panchang for Kolkata); diaspora Durga Pujas follow their committee's own schedule, and many shift the main days to a weekend.

Ramlila and Ravan Dahan

North Indian families remember Dussehra as the day Lord Rama defeated Ravana. In the diaspora this is often marked with a children's Ramlila skit, Ramayana recitation or, where a community has permission and a suitable open space, the burning of a small Ravana effigy. Any effigy burning or fireworks in Clark County is subject to rules set by local authorities, so organisers must arrange this with the relevant authority.

Golu, Bathukamma and Ayudha Puja

South Indian households bring their own customs. Tamil, Telugu and Kannada families may set up a Golu or Bommala Koluvu, a step display of dolls, and invite friends over for tambulam and sundal through the nine nights. Telangana families celebrate Bathukamma with flower stacks, songs and circle dances. On Navami or Vijayadashami many families perform Ayudha Puja, worshipping tools, vehicles, books and laptops, and Vidyarambham, when small children write their first letters.

Dussehra puja at home in Las Vegas

Because 20 October is a weekday, many families keep a short, meaningful puja at home. A simple vidhi:

• Prepare: clean the puja space, bathe and set out a picture or murti of Durga, Rama or your family deity, with flowers, kumkum, akshata (rice), a lamp, incense and a sweet.
• Aparajita puja: draw a small eight-petalled lotus with kumkum or rangoli powder and invoke Devi Aparajita, the goddess of victory, praying for success and protection.
• Shami puja: if you have Shami (Prosopis cineraria) leaves or a Shami plant, worship it and exchange leaves as 'gold'. In Maharashtra apta leaves are used instead. If neither is available, offer a few leaves from a local tree with the same intention.
• Ayudha / Shastra puja: place tools, your car keys, laptop or work equipment before the deity, apply kumkum and offer flowers.
• Vidyarambham: help a young child write 'Om' or the first letters of the alphabet in a plate of rice.
• Timing: the ideal window is the Vijay Muhurat, 2:16 PM – 3:00 PM; if work makes that impossible, do the puja within the Aparahna (1:31 PM – 3:45 PM), or in the evening after work while Dashami is still running.

For the stories behind Dussehra and a fuller puja procedure, see our Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 complete guide.

Practical tips for Dussehra in Las Vegas

• Weekday festival: Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October are regular work and school days in Nevada. Many temple and community celebrations move to the weekend, so check announcements.
• Do not convert India's times: use the local Las Vegas times above. Muhurats depend on local sunrise and sunset.
• Fireworks and effigies: rules on fireworks and open burning are set by local authorities in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Clark County. Check your city's rules before planning anything at home.
• Parking and traffic: temple car parks fill quickly on festival evenings. Car-pool, arrive early and allow extra time if your route passes near the Strip or a major event.
• Weather: October evenings in the desert can cool quickly after sunset, so bring a light layer for outdoor garba or gatherings, and carry water during the day.
• Food: if you are keeping the Navratri fast, Indian grocery stores across the valley stock kuttu, singhara and sabudana; order sweets for Dussehra early.

Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra 2026 in Las Vegas?

Tuesday 20 October 2026. In Las Vegas the Dashami tithi begins at 12:20 AM on Tuesday 20 October and runs until 1:41 AM on Wednesday 21 October (local time), so the whole of Tuesday afternoon falls in Dashami and Vijayadashami is observed on 20 October.

What is the Vijay Muhurat in Las Vegas on Dussehra 2026?

2:16 PM – 3:00 PM local time (Pacific Daylight Time) on Tuesday 20 October 2026, calculated by the Drik Panchang method. The wider Aparahna window is 1:31 PM – 3:45 PM, and sunset is at 5:58 PM.

Which Hindu temples in Las Vegas celebrate Navratri and Dussehra?

The Hindu Temple of Las Vegas in Summerlin and the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Govinda Mandir near the Strip are the best-known temples in the valley. Community groups such as the Vegas Telugu Association also hold festival gatherings. Temples and community groups usually announce Navratri garba, Durga Puja, Ramlila and Ravan Dahan programmes a few weeks ahead, so check their websites and social pages.

Can I use India's Dussehra muhurat in Las Vegas?

No. Muhurat windows depend on local sunrise and sunset, so India's times cannot simply be converted to Pacific time. Use the Las Vegas times on this page or your temple's calendar.

When is Bijoya Dashami and Sindoor Khela in 2026?

In India (Drik Panchang for Kolkata), Bengali-tradition Bijoya Dashami and Sindoor Khela fall on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Diaspora Durga Pujas, including any in Las Vegas, follow their own committee's schedule, which is often set around the weekend.

Is Dussehra a holiday in Las Vegas?

No. Tuesday 20 October and Wednesday 21 October 2026 are ordinary working and school days in Nevada. Many families do a short puja at home in the afternoon or evening and join community celebrations on the nearest weekend.

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