The Latest Breaking News from Vijayadashami

Bhutanese man shot and killed during robbery attempt at his jewelry store in Ohio, immigrant business owners say they are scared

Tara Sinchuri, a Bhutanese man, was found dead inside his jewelry store along Dixie Highway in Fairfield, Ohio, in what cops believe was a robbery attempt. The incident took place on Tuesday as the Hindu Bhutanese-Nepalese community was preparing for Vijayadashami. No suspect has been arrested even four days after…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Why Hindu Gods Carry Weapons and Raise One Hand in Blessing

Have you ever noticed that many Hindu deities hold a weapon in one hand while raising the other in a gesture of blessing or protection? This powerful image reflects a deeper idea in Hindu traditions: knowledge guides us, while strength helps us protect what is right. The same principle is…

MyLifeXP · Oct 21

Why Does Vijayadashami Celebrate Good Over Evil? The Untold Stories Behind Dussehra

As the celebrations of Navratri and Dussehra reach their grand conclusion, one message echoes across India: no matter how powerful evil becomes, it cannot defeat righteousness forever. Known as Vijayadashami or Dussehra, this festival marks the victory of good over evil. The word Vijayadashami combines vijaya, meaning victory, and dashami,…

MyLifeXP · Oct 20

School holiday tomorrow, October 20: Will schools remain closed for Dussehra 2026? Check state-wise updates

School holiday tomorrow, October 20, 2026: Schools in several states are expected to remain closed for Dussehra and Vijayadashami, while West Bengal will observe Bijoya Dashami on October 21. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have reported extended Dasara holidays, but reopening dates may vary. Students and parents should check their…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Dussehra 2026 date: Is it October 20 or 21? Check Vijayadashami Vijay Muhurat puja muhurat, Ravan Dahan timings

Dussehra Date 2026: Dussehra 2026 will be celebrated on October 20 in most parts of India, while some regional traditions observe Vijayadashami on October 21. Check the correct date, puja muhurat, Dashami tithi and Ravan Dahan timings.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Vidyarambham: Why a Child's First Letter Is Written on Vijayadashami

The Day That Belongs to SaraswatiVijayadashami falls on the tenth day after Navaratri ends, the morning when the goddess is believed to have completed her battle and returned to stillness. In the tradition of Vidyarambham, this stillness is not rest, it is readiness. Saraswati, who presides over speech, letters, and…

Times Life · Oct 19

Dussehra 2026: When is Vijay Muhurat? Check Dashami Tithi, puja timings, Ravana Dahan, Durga Visarjan rituals & significance

Dussehra 2026, also known as Vijayadashami or Dasara, will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. The festival commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura. Devotees observe the occasion with prayers, Ravana Dahan, Shami Puja and other traditional rituals.…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

School Holiday Today, October 19: Check state-wise closures for Durga Puja, Maha Navami, Vijayadashami, Ayudha Pooja, Dasara 2026 & other festivals

Schools closed on October 19: Schools in several Indian states will remain closed on Monday, October 19, 2026, due to festive holidays, including Durga Puja, Maha Navami, Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami. Schools in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will also remain closed, while Telangana schools covered by the Dasara vacation will…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Why Vijayadashami Is When Indian Families Finally Say the Thing

The announcement that was already decidedThe decision was made in June. Maybe July. You knew it, and somewhere in the architecture of shared meals and careful topic changes, they knew it too. But knowing and saying are different countries, and Indian families are practiced at living in the border zone…

Times Life · Oct 18

Kullu Dussehra: A Week of Village Deities After the Rest of India Goes Home

Why Kullu Dussehra Is a Different Festival EntirelyDhalpur Maidan empties out the surrounding valleys. That is the first thing to understand. When the rest of India burns the Ravana effigy and calls it done, the Kullu valley begins a seven-day mela that draws more than two hundred village deities, called…

Times Life · Oct 18