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4. Delhi Ramlila and Ravana Dahan
Celebration Dates: October 11–20, 2026
Delhi's Dussehra celebrations take place across multiple Ramlila grounds, with performances leading up to Vijayadashami and the traditional burning of Ravana effigies.
For a specific 2026 day-wise schedule, the Dwarka Sri Ramlila Society has announced its Ramlila programme from October 11 to 20.
Key Dates and Events
- Oct 11 — Ravan Tapasya and Opening Ceremony
- Oct 12 — Ram Janam
- Oct 13 — Sita Janam
- Oct 14 — Sita Swayamvar
- Oct 15 — Ram Vanvas
- Oct 16 — Bharat Milan
- Oct 17 — Sita Haran
- Oct 18 — Lanka Dahan
- Oct 19 — Ram Setu
- Oct 20 — Vijayadashami and Ravana Dahan
What Travellers Can Experience
Visitors can watch the Ramayana unfold through live Ramlila performances, with each evening presenting a different part of the story.
On October 20, the celebration reaches its climax with Ravana Dahan and fireworks.
The Dwarka Sri Ramlila Society has also announced a 221-foot Ravana effigy for its 2026 celebration.
The day-wise schedule above refers specifically to the Dwarka Sri Ramlila Society and not to every Ramlila venue across Delhi.
