Dussehra 2026 Rajasthan District-Wise: Ravan Dahan

Quick answer: Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Rajasthan is on Tuesday 20 October 2026. This page goes district by district through the Ramlila, Ravan Dahan and Dussehra melas we could verify, from the Kota Dussehra Mela to district grounds.

Last updated: 10 October 2026. This page covers all 41 districts of Rajasthan, with the 2026 arrangements and events we could verify (76 items) and the district's best-documented Dussehra traditions. Most neighbourhood and village celebrations are never announced online, so a district with no listed items still celebrates.

For dates, Vijay Muhurat timings and the meaning of the rituals, see our Dussehra 2026 in Rajasthan guide. This page is the district-by-district companion.

Dussehra 2026 dates in Rajasthan

Sharad Navratri begins: Sunday 11 October 2026.
Durga Ashtami: Monday 19 October 2026.
Dussehra / Vijayadashami: Tuesday 20 October 2026, with Ravan Dahan in the evening at most grounds.

How Rajasthan celebrates

Rajasthan's Dussehra mixes Ramlila stagings in the run-up, Ravan Dahan on the evening of Vijayadashami, Shastra puja traditions in former royal families, and fairs, most famously the Kota Dussehra Mela.

Rajasthan district by district

Districts are listed as on the state government's current list (source). Items are labelled as an official listing, a news report, or completed. Confirm timings with the organiser before you travel.

Ajmer

Headquarters: Ajmer.

Ramlila Mahotsav (58th year) with Ravan Dahan (Pushkar; Varah Ghat Chowk; 9-21 Oct 2026; Ramlila nightly 9 pm-12 am till 19 Oct; Ravan Dahan 20 Oct; Rajyabhishek 21 Oct). Organiser: Shri Brahm Pushkar Seva Sangh with Nagar Parishad Pushkar. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
51st Adarsh Ramlila Mahotsav (Sawantsar, Kishangarh; 10-21 Oct 2026, nightly 8:30 pm). Organiser: Bajrang Navyuvak Mandal. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila and Dussehra Mela with Ravan Dahan (Srinagar (Ajmer); Ramlila Rangmanch near bus stand; Patel Maidan (mela and dahan); Ramlila from 11 Oct 2026 (10 days); Dussehra mela and Ravan Dahan 20 Oct). Organiser: Adarsh Navyuvak Sansthan. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Baghera; from Fri 9 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shri Ram Navyuvak Mandal Baghera. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ajmer Nagar Nigam Dussehra Mahotsav, Ramlila manchan and Ramlila barat (committees formed) (no date stated). Organiser: Ajmer Nagar Nigam. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Alwar

Headquarters: Alwar.

Ramlila Mahotsav (Alwar city; Shivaji Park Ramlila Maidan; ongoing (6th day on 8 Oct 2026)). Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (about 70 years old) and Dussehra mela (Govindgarh; Gandhi Park; began 8-9 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shri Govind Abhinay Samaj. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Akbarpur (Umrain); from 8 Oct 2026, nightly 8:30 pm). Organiser: Shri Ram Mandal. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Barodamev; began 8 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shri Azad Ramkala Mandal. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Balotra

Headquarters: Balotra.

Ravan Dahan (site inspected) (Balotra; Luni river bank, Kshatriyon ka Morcha; no date stated). Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Banswara

Headquarters: Banswara.

Banswara's Nagar Parishad Dussehra Mela runs for 15 days, beginning on the first day of Navratri. (source)

Nagar Parishad Dussehra Mela (15 days) (Banswara; from first day of Navratri (11 Oct 2026)). Organiser: Nagar Parishad Banswara. Rajasthan Patrika, news report.

Baran

Headquarters: Baran.

Ramlila (68th year) (Baran; Ramlila Maidan, Pratap Chowk; from Sat 10 Oct 2026, 9:30 pm). Organiser: Shri Mahavir Kala Mandal Sansthan. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Chhabra; Old Ramlila site; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Navyuvak Ramlila Mandal, Nadi Mohalla. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Atru; Dhanush Leela Chowk; concluded Thu 8 Oct 2026 with Ravan vadh and Rajtilak). Organiser: Shri Raghavendra Ramlila Kala Mandal. Dainik Bhaskar, completed.
Ravan Dahan (ground preparations) (Atru; Dussehra Maidan near Kataramal tiraha; no date stated). Organiser: Nagar Palika Atru. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Barmer

Headquarters: Barmer.

Ramlila (Barmer; High School ground, Station Road; from Sun 11 Oct 2026, nightly 8:30-10:30 pm). Organiser: Shri Ramlila Samiti Barmer. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Beawar

Headquarters: Beawar.

Ramlila (Jaitaran; Kalyaneshwar Mahadev temple, Panchayat Samiti campus; 11-22 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shri Ramlila Seva Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Nagar Parishad Dussehra-Deepavali cleaning and lighting drive (Beawar; Wards 1-60; no date stated). Organiser: Nagar Parishad Beawar. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Bharatpur

Headquarters: Bharatpur.

Ramlila Mahotsav (Bharatpur; Old Lakshman Mandir campus; ongoing (report of 9 Oct 2026)). Organiser: Ramlila Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Dussehra celebration (new Navyuvak Dussehra Committee) (Nadbai; 20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Punjabi Samaj Navyuvak Dussehra Committee. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Bhilwara

Headquarters: Bhilwara.

50th Swarna Jayanti Mahotsav ending with Ravan Dahan (Gangapur (Bhilwara); Gorji Vatika (katha venue); 11-20 Oct 2026; Ravan Dahan and procession 20 Oct, 2 pm). Organiser: Bajrang Harikirtan evam Sanskritik Kala Mandal. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Shri Ramlila Mahotsav (Shahpura; Mahalon ka Chowk; 27 Sep-8 Oct 2026, nightly 8-10 pm). Organiser: Dharm Pracharak Ramlila Mandal (Varanasi) with Nagar Palika Shahpura. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Bikaner

Headquarters: Bikaner.

Dharnidhar Dussehra Mahotsav with Ravan Dahan (Bikaner; Dharnidhar campus; Ravan Dahan 20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Dharnidhar Dussehra Committee. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Bundi

Headquarters: Bundi.

Nagar Parishad Dussehra Mela (committee formed) (Bundi; no date stated). Organiser: Nagar Parishad Bundi Dussehra Mela Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Chittorgarh

Headquarters: Chittorgarh.

National Dussehra Mela 2026 (Nimbahera; Dussehra Maidan (Meera Rangmanch for cultural programmes); 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Nagar Parishad Nimbahera. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Marmi Mata Dussehra Mela (3 days) (Rashmi; Marmi Mata Shaktipeeth; from 19 Oct 2026). Organiser: Marmi Gram Panchayat. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Jhatla Mateshwari Dussehra Mela (Arni village (Rashmi); Mela ground; 18-20 Oct 2026; main mela 20 Oct). Organiser: Village mela committee. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Dussehra Mela (5 days) and Navratri Ramlila (Kapasan; mela begins on Dussehra; Ramlila during Navratri). Organiser: Nagar Palika Kapasan. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Navratri traffic and market arrangements (Kapasan; Paanch Batti Chauraha and market; from Navratri 2026). Organiser: Nagar Palika Kapasan with police. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Churu

Headquarters: Churu.

Five Ramlilas under Dussehra Mahotsav (Ratangarh; Various; Ravan effigy burnt at Railway Ramlila; from 11 Oct 2026 to Ravan vadh/dahan; Janta Ramlila 12-21 Oct). Organiser: Railway Ramlila, Janta Ramlila, Amar Ramlila, Panditpur Navjyoti Ramlila and others. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Panditpur Navjyoti Ramlila (Ratangarh; Poddar Balaji temple, Panditpur; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Navjyoti Panditpur Ramlila Committee. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Durga Puja Mahotsav (Sujangarh; Siyaram Baba ki Bagichi, opposite railway station; 11-20 Oct 2026; ghat sthapana 11 Oct 9:15 am). Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Dausa

Headquarters: Dausa.

Ramlila under Dussehra Mahotsav (Dausa; Bajrang Maidan; 11-23 Oct 2026). Organiser: Adhyatmik Adarsh Ramlila Samiti. Khaskhabar, news report.
Ramlila and Ravan Dahan (Baswa; Ramlila Maidan; 5 Oct 2026 to Dussehra). Organiser: Shri Krishna Club. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Bandikui; Sarveshwar Mahadev temple premises, Anand Vihar, ward 16; 26 Oct-5 Nov 2026). Organiser: Raghav Kala Mandal. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Deeg

Headquarters: Deeg.

Deeg's Ramlila has been staged continuously since 1890, when it was started under the Bharatpur princely state. (source)

Ramlila with Ram Barat and Ravan Dahan (Deeg; Mela ground (Ravan Dahan); Lal wala Kunda (Kevat Leela); from 8 Oct 2026; Ram Barat 12 Oct; Kevat Leela 14 Oct; Ravan Dahan 20 Oct; Bharat Milap and Rajyabhishek 21 Oct). Organiser: Acharya Pandit Narayan Lal Akhada Ramlila Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Dholpur

Headquarters: Dholpur.

Ramlila Mahotsav (Jarga village; began Mon 21 Sep 2026). Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Didwana-Kuchaman

Headquarters: Didwana.

Dussehra Mela (planning meeting) (Ladnun; no date stated). Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Dungarpur

Headquarters: Dungarpur.

No public 2026 announcement found in the sources we checked on 10 October 2026. Check the district administration's website, the municipal body and the district editions of local newspapers closer to the festival.

Hanumangarh

Headquarters: Hanumangarh.

Ramlila (15 days) and Ravan Dahan (Hanumangarh Junction; Swami Vivekanand Park, Bhatta Colony (Ramlila); Collectorate ground (Ravan Dahan); Ramlila from 7 Oct 2026; Ravan Dahan 20 Oct). Organiser: Swami Vivekanand Rangmanch Seva Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Pilibanga; from 8 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shri Ram Natak Club. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Jaipur

Headquarters: Jaipur.

Sambhar's Ramlila, about 125 years old, is performed by local artists who speak their own dialogues and sing the chaupais and dohas themselves. (source)

Ramlila Mahotsav with Ram Barat and Ravan Dahan (Jaipur; Ramlila Maidan, New Gate; 11-20 Oct 2026, daily 7-10 pm; Ram Barat 14 Oct; Ravan Dahan (51 ft) 20 Oct). Organiser: Shri Sanatan Dharm Mahotsav Samiti. ETV Bharat, news report.
3rd Ramlila Mahotsav with Ravan Dahan (Murlipura, Jaipur; Ramlila Maidan, Murlipura Scheme circle; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shri Adarsh Ramlila Mandal Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Historic Ramlila (about 125 years) (Sambhar Lake; Ramlila Rangmanch, Purani Dhan Mandi; from Sun 11 Oct 2026, 12 days). Organiser: Ramlila Abhinay Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Chomu; Jain Mohalla, Chaupar; from Tue 6 Oct 2026, 8 pm). Organiser: Adarsh Ramlila Mandal. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Jaisalmer

Headquarters: Jaisalmer.

Nagar Parishad Ravan Dahan and fireworks (Jaisalmer; Shaheed Poonam Singh Bhati Stadium; 20 Oct 2026, after sunset). Organiser: Nagar Parishad Jaisalmer. Rajasthan Patrika, news report.
Vijayadashami Shastra Pujan and Path Prerna Yatra (Sankada (Pokaran); Mata ri Madi to Mallinath ji temple, Sankada; 20 Oct 2026, from 8 am). Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Jalore

Headquarters: Jalore.

Jhalawar

Headquarters: Jhalawar.

Jhunjhunu

Headquarters: Jhunjhunu.

Bisau's Ramlila, over 200 years old, is a silent (mook) Ramlila performed through gestures, dance and drums, and Ravan is not burnt on Dussehra. (source)

10-day Ramlila Mahotsav ending with Ravan Dahan (Khetri Nagar (KCC); KCC Ramlila Maidan; Nehru Maidan (Ravan Dahan); 11-20 Oct 2026; Ravan Dahan (45 ft) Tue 20 Oct, 6 pm). Organiser: Shri Sanatan Dharm (Ramlila) Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Chirawa; Dalmia ka Nohra, near Vivekanand Chowk; from 11 Oct 2026). Organiser: Ramlila Parishad Chirawa. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Pilani; Historic talab campus; from Sun 11 Oct 2026, 9 pm). Organiser: Shri Ramlila Parishad. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Jasrapur; Ramlila Maidan near Bada Mandir; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Ganesh Ramlila Mandal. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
52nd Ramlila (Bagad; Ramlila Maidan, Mandrela Road; from 11 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shri Shyam Mandal Prabandh Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Sultana (near Chirawa); began 8 Oct 2026). Organiser: Ramlila Parishad Sultana. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Jodhpur

Headquarters: Jodhpur.

Mandore in Jodhpur has a temple of Ravan and is locally believed to be the native place of his wife Mandodari. (source)

Nagar Nigam Dussehra Mela (preparation meeting) (Jodhpur; no date stated). Organiser: Jodhpur Nagar Nigam. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Karauli

Headquarters: Karauli.

Ramlila, Dussehra Shobhayatra and effigy dahan (Hindaun City; Ramlila Maidan (dahan); Shobhayatra from No. 1 School near Nakkas ki Devi; Ramlila from 11 Oct 2026; Shobhayatra and dahan 20 Oct). Organiser: Nagar Parishad Hindaun with Ramlila committee. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Khairthal-Tijara

Headquarters: Khairthal.

Ramlila (Tapukara; from 8 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shri Ramlila Committee. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Kota

Headquarters: Kota.

Kota's Dussehra festival features a Ramleela and the burning of giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad, and is listed in Rajasthan Tourism's fairs calendar. (source)

133rd National Dussehra Mela (Kota; Dussehra Maidan (Shri Ram Rangmanch, Vijayshree Rangmanch); 11 Oct-5 Nov 2026; Ravan Dahan 20 Oct after the Lakshminarayan ji procession from Garh Palace). Organiser: Nagar Nigam Kota. ETV Bharat, news report.
Dussehra Fair 2026 (Kota; 20 Oct-6 Nov 2026). Organiser: Rajasthan Tourism listing. Rajasthan Tourism (Govt of Rajasthan), official listing.
Ramlila (Itawa; began Fri 9 Oct 2026). Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Kotputli-Behror

Headquarters: Kotputli.

Ramlila (about 80 years) (Kotputli; Ramlila Manch, SDM office campus; from 8 Oct 2026). Organiser: Ramlila Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila and Dussehra Mahotsav with Ravan Dahan (Mandhan; Opposite Mahatma Gandhi Govt School; Ramlila from 11 Oct 2026, nightly 8-11 pm; Ravan Dahan (51 ft) 20 Oct). Organiser: Shri Ram Seva Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Adarsh Ramlila with Ravan Dahan (Narehda; Shri Jaharveer Gogaji Ramlila Rangmanch; from 7 Oct 2026; Ravan Dahan (51 ft) 20 Oct; Rajtilak 21 Oct). Organiser: Adarsh Ramlila Committee. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Bansur; Ramlila Maidan; began 8-9 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shri Pratap Kirtan Samaj Bansur. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Nagaur

Headquarters: Nagaur.

Pali

Headquarters: Pali.

Dussehra programme tenders (effigy, fireworks, tableaux) (Rani Khurd; no date stated). Organiser: Nagar Palika Rani Khurd. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Phalodi

Headquarters: Phalodi.

Pratapgarh

Headquarters: Pratapgarh.

Rajsamand

Headquarters: Rajsamand.

Salumber

Headquarters: Salumber.

Sawai Madhopur

Headquarters: Sawai Madhopur.

Ramlila (Sawai Madhopur city; Nagar Ramlila Maidan; from 5 Oct 2026). Organiser: Ramlila Mandal Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Navratri Ramlila (Mantown, Sawai Madhopur; during Navratri 2026). Organiser: Shri Vijayeshwar Navyuvak Ramlila Mandal. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Badi Dham Bhairu Maharaj annual Dussehra Mela (3 days) (Ravanjana Dungar; Badi Dham Bhairu ji Maharaj; from 19 Oct 2026; dangal 20 Oct). Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Bounli-Bamanwas; Shri Ram Kala Mandal stage, Shiv Bagichi; ongoing (2nd day reported 10 Oct 2026)). Organiser: Shri Ram Kala Mandal. Pratahkal, news report.

Sikar

Headquarters: Sikar.

Ramlila (Neem ka Thana; 10-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Adarsh Ramlila Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Reengus; Azad Chowk; from 10 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shri Surya Mandal Samaj Seva Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Dussehra Mahotsav with 71-ft Ravan effigy (Reengus; Dussehra Maidan; no date stated). Organiser: Yuva Vikas Manch. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Sirohi

Headquarters: Sirohi.

11-day Dussehra Mahotsav 2026 with Ramlila (Mount Abu; Shri Ramlila Rangmanch; Dussehra 20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Shri Ramlila Samiti, Abuparvat. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Sri Ganganagar

Headquarters: Sri Ganganagar.

Hi-tech Ramlila (Sri Ganganagar; Platinum Park, Riddhi Siddhi Colony I, Hanumangarh Road; from Sun 11 Oct 2026, 8 pm). Organiser: Shri Ramlila Seva Samiti. Press Note, news report.
Ramlila (Anupgarh; Hanuman Mandir ground; ongoing (2nd day reported 8 Oct 2026)). Organiser: Shri Hanuman Natya Kala Kendra Ramlila Committee. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.
Ramlila (Gajsinghpur; ongoing (report of 10 Oct 2026)). Organiser: Mahavir Dramatic Club. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Tonk

Headquarters: Tonk.

Navratri Ramlila (planning meeting) (Banetha; during Sharadiya Navratri 2026). Organiser: Shri Kala Kirtan Ramlila Mandal. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

Udaipur

Headquarters: Udaipur.

10-day Ramlila and Ravan Dahan (Udaipur; Nimbark College ground, outside Surajpol (Ramlila); Sector 14 (Ravan Dahan); Ramlila 9-18 Oct 2026, daily 7-10 pm; Ravan Dahan 20 Oct). Organiser: Shri Ramlila Samiti. Dainik Bhaskar, news report.

How to find celebrations near you

District administration and police: district websites and police social media post festival arrangements and traffic advisories in the days before Dussehra.
Municipal bodies: corporations and municipalities prepare grounds, immersion points and lighting, and announce them locally.
Temples and committees: temple boards, Ramlila committees and puja committees publish their own schedules, often on notice boards and social media.
Local newspapers: district editions carry the final venue and timing details in the last week before the festival.

Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra 2026 in Rajasthan?

Tuesday 20 October 2026, according to Drik Panchang.

What is the Kota Dussehra Mela?

A long-running fair in Kota organised by the municipal body around Dussehra, known for tall Ravana effigies and a fair lasting several weeks. See our Kota Dussehra Mela 2026 guide.

Where is Ravan Dahan held in my district?

Most towns hold Ravan Dahan at a fixed ground organised by a Ramlila or Dussehra committee or the municipal body. Check the district listings below and your local newspaper's district edition.

What time is Ravan Dahan?

Usually after sunset on Vijayadashami. Exact times are set by each organiser and are often announced only a few days before.

Editor's note

Editor's note (10 October 2026): We built this district guide from pages we opened on 10 October 2026: state and district government sites, temple and organiser pages, and reputable news reports. We list an event only when the page is clearly about 2026. We do not publish ticket prices, crowd figures, performers' or politicians' names. Festival dates follow Drik Panchang for India unless a source states a local date. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser or district administration.