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Official 2026 Announcements
The information in this guide is based on official tourism portals, government sources and festival organisers' published 2026 information.
Mysuru: The official Mysuru Dasara portal has published the October 11–21 programme, including Palace illumination, Kambala, Torchlight Parade, Drone Show and Jumboo Savari.
Kullu: Official Kullu sources confirm the October 21–27 festival, Rath Procession, deity traditions and cultural programmes.
Kota: Incredible India confirms the Dussehra Fair from October 20 to November 6 at Dussehra Ground.
Delhi: Delhi Tourism confirms Ramlila and Ravana Dahan as major Dussehra celebrations, while individual Ramlila committees publish their own schedules.
Bastar: Official tourism information confirms the August 12 Pat Jatra and the October 18–22 main Dussehra phase, including Bhitar Raini on October 20.
Devaraguttu: Official tourism information highlights the Banni Festival and its Vijayadashami-night Banni Utsavam.
Kolkata: The West Bengal Government's 2026 Puja calendar confirms Durga Puja from October 17 to 21, with Vijaya Dashami on October 21. West Bengal Tourism highlights Kolkata's pandals, cultural celebrations and immersion carnival as major features of the festival.
Where an official source has not published a complete day-wise programme, this article does not present unconfirmed performances or activities as fixed events.
Which Dussehra Experience Fits Your Trip?
👑 Want a royal spectacle?
Choose Mysuru.
The Palace illumination, Torchlight Parade and Jumboo Savari make October 21 the standout date.
🛕 Want traditional deity culture?
Choose Kullu.
The October 21 Rath Procession brings together decorated deity palanquins, musicians and devotees at Dhalpur.
🎡 Want a long fair?
Choose Kota.
The Dussehra Mela runs from October 20 to November 6, combining Ravana Dahan with cultural programmes, food and festive markets.
🎭 Want Ramlila and Ravana Dahan?
Choose Delhi.
The October 20 Vijayadashami celebration brings the Ramayana story to its traditional climax with Ravana Dahan.
🌿 Want tribal traditions?
Choose Bastar.
The October 18–22 main phase offers chariot rituals, local deity traditions and a celebration very different from the conventional Rama-Ravana format.
🥢 Want a unique traditional ritual?
Choose Devaraguttu.
The Banni Utsavam on October 20 is known for its traditional stick-clashing ritual.
🌺 Want Durga Puja and grand immersion celebrations?
Choose Kolkata.
The October 17–21 Durga Puja period offers elaborate pandals, artistic idols, dhaak, cultural celebrations and the Vijaya Dashami immersion procession.
Dussehra 2026 offers travellers a chance to experience India’s cultural diversity through very different traditions. From Mysuru’s royal procession and Kullu’s deity celebrations to Kota’s grand fair, Delhi’s Ramlila, Bastar’s tribal rituals, Devaraguttu’s Banni Festival and Kolkata’s Durga Puja immersion, each destination brings its own character to the festival.
For travellers, choosing the destination based on the kind of celebration they want to experience can make the Dussehra journey more meaningful, memorable and culturally enriching.
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