Vidyarambham

Dussehra falls on October 20, 2026, for most of India, with Ravan Dahan after sunset; Bengal, Kerala and Mysuru hold Vijayadashami rituals on October 21.

Kerala's Vidyarambham, when children write their first letters, is on October 21, 2026; Pooja Vaypu is on October 18 and Ayudha Puja on October 20.