Ravana’s effigy burns
Dussehra in Melbourne 2026
Dussehra 2026: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
The tenth day after Navratri: Rama’s victory over Ravana, kept with Ramlila plays and the burning of Ravana’s effigy — abroad, usually at the Diwali fair on the weekend before or after. Every Dussehra event posted in and around Melbourne is below.
Dussehra events in Melbourne1 listed
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What Dussehra is
The tenth day after Navratri: Rama’s victory over Ravana, kept with Ramlila plays and the burning of Ravana’s effigy — abroad, usually at the Diwali fair on the weekend before or after.
If it is your first one
- The effigy is lit after dark; the fairs run all afternoon, so arrive for the Ramlila and stay for the fireworks.
- Vijayadashami is held auspicious for starting anything new — a class, a business, a child’s first lesson.
Questions people ask
- When is Dussehra 2026 in Melbourne?
- Dussehra 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Community celebrations in Melbourne are held on the weekends around it.
- What Dussehra events are there in Melbourne?
- 1 Dussehra event is listed on this page so far: Dashain Down Under - DA69.
Organising something?
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