Dussehra / Vijayadashami in Hampi

Date and timing in Hampi

In Hampi, Dussehra — also called Vijayadashami — falls on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, the tenth tithi of the bright fortnight of Ashwin. The observance belongs to Rama and to Durga, and marks the victory of good.

The date computed for Hampi's own sunrise is:

• 2026: Tuesday 20 October 2026
• 2027: Saturday 9 October 2027

Hampi keeps Asia/Kolkata time. The day is treated as a Pan-India observance, so the tithi is the same one being marked across the country — but the moment it begins and ends is read against the local sunrise, which is why the calendar entry you follow should be the one calculated for Hampi rather than for another city.

Why the date can differ from India

A tithi is a segment of the lunar month, not a fixed clock day. Different panchangas decide which sunrise or which moment of the tithi governs the observance, so a city-level date can sit one day away from a national listing. Hampi's own sunrise is the reference point here.

Traditions also differ in how the lunar month is reckoned. Some follow the amanta convention, others the purnimanta; Smarta and Vaishnava households may give the Dashami different weight in the day's sequence. These are genuine regional and sampradaya differences, not errors. For personal observance — vratam, sankalpa, or the exact window you intend to keep — it is best to confirm with a qualified jyotishi using your own details.

Where and how the community celebrates

Vijayadashami is observed across India, and Hampi is no exception. The day is associated with Rama and with Durga, and with the victory of good. Households and communities mark it in the ways familiar to their own region and family: prayer, recitation, and the closing of the Navaratri period that precedes it.

Because the observance is Pan-India, the forms vary. Some emphasise the Ramayana narrative, others the Devi. Both readings belong to the same tenth tithi. Specific local venues, organisers, and event schedules are not part of this brief, so no claims are made about them here.

Practical tips

• Note the Hampi date for your year — 20 October 2026 or 9 October 2027 — and treat it as the sunrise-based date for this city.
• If your family follows a different convention, keep that; the tithi is shared even where the calendar reckoning differs.
• Plan around Asia/Kolkata time if you are joining from another zone.
• For anything tied to your own chart or vows, consult a qualified jyotishi rather than relying on a general city date.