Dussehra 2026 in Regina: Date, Vijay Muhurat, Temples and Navratri Celebrations

Quick answer: Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Regina, Saskatchewan is on Tuesday 20 October 2026. The Vijay Muhurat for Regina is 2:27 PM – 3:09 PM local time (UTC-6), calculated by the Drik Panchang method. Navratri begins on Sunday 11 October, and the Dashami tithi runs in Regina from 1:20 AM on Tuesday 20 October to 2:41 AM on Wednesday 21 October.

Editor's note (5 October 2026): Local timings on this page were calculated for Regina (America/Regina, UTC-0600) from the Dashami tithi published by Drik Panchang, which runs from 12:50 PM IST on 20 October to 2:11 PM IST on 21 October in India. The Vijay Muhurat is the 11th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, calculated by the Drik Panchang method for Regina's own sunrise and sunset. We do not list 2026 event schedules, because temples and community groups announce these themselves.

Regina's Hindu community is smaller than those of Canada's big cities, but it is close-knit and long-established. Families from many parts of India, as well as from Bangladesh and elsewhere, have settled in Saskatchewan's capital over the decades, many working at the university, in hospitals, in government and in engineering, and more recently as students and new immigrants. Six local Hindu organisations came together in 1987 to build a common temple, and fittingly its doors first opened to devotees on Vijayadashami in 1990. Today Navratri in Regina brings garba nights, Durga Puja, Golu displays, bhajans and Ramayana stories under one prairie sky, ending with Dussehra and the celebration of Rama's victory over Ravana and the Goddess's victory over Mahishasura.

Dussehra 2026 dates and timings for Regina

All times are Saskatchewan time (UTC-0600). Unlike most of Canada, Saskatchewan does not change its clocks, so there is no daylight-saving adjustment to think about. Because the Dashami tithi begins in the early hours of 20 October in Regina and covers the full Aparahna, there is no doubt about the date: Vijayadashami is on Tuesday 20 October, and the Vijay Muhurat falls comfortably inside Dashami. In India, Navratri runs from 11 to 19 October 2026, with Ashtami and Navami sharing Monday 19 October.

Hindu temples in Regina for Navratri & Dussehra

These are the established mandirs and community organisations serving Hindus in Regina and southern Saskatchewan:

• Hindu Temple Regina (Hindu Samaj of Southern Saskatchewan) – south Regina. The city's main mandir, founded by six local Hindu organisations and opened on Vijayadashami in 1990. It serves families from every region and tradition and is the natural centre for Navratri and Dussehra pujas.
• Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple (ISKCON Regina) – north-central Regina. The Hare Krishna temple, with a weekly Sunday programme of kirtan, discourse and prasadam, and Vaishnava celebrations through the year.
• Gujarati Samaj of Saskatchewan – Regina. A community organisation founded in 1974 that brings Gujarati families together for cultural events, including Navratri garba-raas.
• Tero Parbon Cultural Association – Regina. A Bengali cultural organisation, active since 2010, celebrating the festivals of Bengal from India and Bangladesh.
• Telugu Association of Regina and Tamil Regina Sangam – Regina. Community groups for Telugu and Tamil families that organise cultural and festival gatherings.

Temples and community groups usually announce Navratri garba, Durga Puja, Ramlila and Ravan Dahan programmes a few weeks ahead — check their websites/social pages. Typical programmes include daily Devi puja and aarti during Navratri, Durga Saptashati or Lalitha Sahasranama chanting, garba and dandiya nights, Saraswati puja, Ayudha puja and, on Vijayadashami, Vidyarambham for young children and a special evening aarti.

How Regina celebrates Navratri and Dussehra

Garba and dandiya

Gujarati families in Regina have kept the garba tradition alive for decades. Community halls and school gyms fill with people in chaniya choli and kediyu, circling a decorated image of Amba Mata to live or recorded music, with dandiya raas sticks clacking in time. In a city of Regina's size, garba nights draw people from every background, and newcomers and friends from other communities are almost always welcome to join the circle. The biggest nights are usually on Fridays and Saturdays.

Durga Puja

Bengali families from India and Bangladesh celebrate Durga Puja with the idol of Durga alongside Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya, pushpanjali, the sound of the dhak, cultural programmes and bhog. In India, Bengal-tradition Bijoya Dashami and Sindoor Khela fall on Wednesday 21 October 2026 according to Drik Panchang for Kolkata, but diaspora Durga Pujas follow their own committee's schedule, which in a smaller city is often arranged around a weekend.

Ramayana, Ramlila and Ravan Dahan

North Indian Hindu families mark Dussehra with the story of the Ramayana, through Ramayan recitals, bhajans, children's plays and Ramlila scenes at the temple. Burning effigies and setting off fireworks need permission from the city, so where a Ravan Dahan happens it often uses a small effigy or a symbolic display, and it varies from year to year.

Golu, Bathukamma and Ayudha Puja

Tamil families set up Golu (Bommai Kolu) displays of dolls on stepped shelves and invite friends over for haldi-kumkum and sundal. Telugu families from Telangana celebrate Bathukamma with stacked floral arrangements and circle songs, and many South Indian households observe Saraswati puja and Ayudha puja at the end of Navratri, placing books, instruments, tools and laptops before the Goddess.

Dussehra puja at home

On Tuesday 20 October, try to perform the Vijayadashami rituals during the Vijay Muhurat, 2:27 PM – 3:09 PM, or at least within the Aparahna, 1:45 PM – 3:51 PM. A simple home vidhi:

• Aparajita puja: draw an eight-petalled lotus with kumkum or rice flour, invoke Goddess Aparajita in the centre, and offer flowers, akshata, a lamp and naivedya.
• Shami puja: worship a Shami plant if you have one, or Shami leaves (some families use apta leaves), and exchange the leaves as 'gold' with family and friends.
• Ayudha / Shastra puja: clean and decorate tools, vehicles, books, musical instruments and laptops, apply tilak and offer a flower to each.
• Vidyarambham: in South Indian homes, children write their first letters, often 'Om' or 'Hari Sri', in a tray of rice with the help of an elder or teacher.
• Close the Navratri kalash: if you set up Ghatasthapana on 11 October, do the final aarti, immerse the sprouted jowar or barley respectfully and distribute prasad.

For the full puja procedure, mantras and the stories behind the festival, see our Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 pillar guide.

Practical tips for Dussehra in Regina

• It's a weekday: Tuesday 20 October and Wednesday 21 October are working and school days. Many temples and community groups hold their main celebrations on the nearest weekend, and the Vijay Muhurat falls during work hours, so plan a short break or a quick puja at home.
• Fireworks and effigies: rules on fireworks and open burning are set by the City of Regina and the province, so check the current rules before planning anything at home.
• Getting there: most people drive to the temple and community halls. Parking fills up quickly on festival weekends, so arrive early or carpool with friends, and allow extra time if you rely on Regina Transit, which runs less often in the evenings and on weekends.
• Weather: late-October evenings on the prairies are cold and can bring wind, frost or early snow, so bring a warm layer and leave extra time on the roads.
• Temple etiquette: dress modestly, remove footwear where asked and follow each temple's guidance on photography.

Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra 2026 in Regina?

Tuesday 20 October 2026. The Dashami tithi begins at 1:20 AM on Tuesday 20 October in Regina (Saskatchewan time, UTC-6) and covers the whole afternoon, so Vijayadashami is observed on the 20th, the same day as in India.

What is the Vijay Muhurat in Regina on Dussehra 2026?

2:27 PM – 3:09 PM local time on Tuesday 20 October 2026, calculated by the Drik Panchang method for Regina. The wider Aparahna period is 1:45 PM – 3:51 PM. This is the traditional time for Shami puja, Aparajita puja and starting new work.

Can I convert India's Dussehra muhurat into Regina time?

No. Muhurat windows depend on local sunrise and sunset, so India's times cannot simply be converted into Saskatchewan time. Use the Regina times on this page or your temple's calendar.

Which temples in Regina celebrate Navratri and Dussehra?

The Hindu Temple Regina, run by the Hindu Samaj of Southern Saskatchewan, and the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple are the city's main Hindu places of worship. Community groups such as the Gujarati Samaj of Saskatchewan, the Tero Parbon Cultural Association, the Telugu Association of Regina and Tamil Regina Sangam also organise festival events. Check their websites or social pages for 2026 programmes.

When is Durga Puja and Sindoor Khela for Regina's Bengali community?

In India, Bijoya Dashami and Sindoor Khela fall on Wednesday 21 October 2026 according to Drik Panchang for Kolkata. Diaspora Durga Pujas in Regina follow their own committee's schedule, often on a weekend, so check the organisers' announcements.

Does Saskatchewan change its clocks before Dussehra?

No. Saskatchewan stays on Central Standard Time (UTC-6) all year, so the clock times on this page are simply Regina local time on 20 October, with no daylight-saving adjustment to worry about.

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