Vijayadashami: Ravan Dahan and the victory of good
Dussehra 2026 in Australia
was on Wednesday 21 October 2026
Dussehra, also written Dasara or Dasera, falls on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Vijayadashami: Ravan Dahan and the victory of good, celebrated by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
1 event for Dussehra 2026
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Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold Dussehra programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
Dussehra 2026 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Dussehra 2026 in Australia?
Wednesday 21 October 2026. was on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Dussehra in Australia?
Listed so far: Festival of Lights - Deepavali 2026. Temples also hold their own programmes.
What is Dussehra?
Vijayadashami: Ravan Dahan and the victory of good. It is also written Dasara or Dasera.
Are Dussehra events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Dussehra event in Australia?
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