Pan-India
Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
विजयादशमी
“Rama's victory over Ravana — burning of Ravana effigies.”
Next occurrence
Saturday, 9 October 2027
About
Rama's victory over Ravana — burning of Ravana effigies.
Temples
Sacred sites where this festival gathers pilgrims
No temples linked yet.
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“Rama and the Untimely Worship of Durga”
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Where it’s celebrated
Pan-India
Observed across the country, with regional flavours in food, customs and night-long vigils.
Dates
All known occurrences
- 20 October 2026past
- 9 October 2027