20 Oct 2026IndiaTrendingAI-written from sources
Vijayadashami 2026: Dussehra falls on 20 October, with panchang and muhurat details trending
What happened
Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is a Hindu festival trending in India. Several Hindi news outlets are publishing daily panchang guides, muhurat timings and greetings for the day.
When it started
Coverage points to 20 October 2026 as the day of Dussehra. The search trend began on 19 October 2026 (UTC), which is 20 October in India.
How it spread
According to AajTak, its panchang guide lists the Abhijit muhurat and Rahukaal for 20 October 2026. Dainik Bhaskar reports that Gajakesari and Ravi yoga coincide on the festival day. Exact timings are not given in the sources provided.
Why it matters
Dussehra is widely observed across India, and readers look up auspicious timings and greeting messages. Related searches show interest in the day's panchang and wishes.