Dussehra Wishes
These Dussehra wishes are written for the people you will actually message this Vijayadashami: parents who still wake early for the puja thali, cousins you meet at the fair every year, the colleague who covered for you last week. Every wish here is original, so it will not read like a forward that has already done ten rounds of the family group.
You will find short lines, warm notes for family and friends, wishes for your partner and your workplace, plus Hindi wishes and Marathi Dasara wishes. Copy any wish, change a word to make it your own, and send it before the effigies go up in the evening.
Dussehra 2026: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Short Dussehra wishes
Happy Dussehra. Let the good in you win every small battle this year.
WhatsAppWishing you a Vijayadashami as bright as the evening sky over the maidan.
WhatsAppMay the old worries burn with the effigy tonight. Happy Dasara.
WhatsAppHere's to fresh starts, clean slates and a sky full of sparks.
WhatsAppTruth takes time, but it always gets there. Happy Dussehra.
WhatsAppWarm wishes on Vijayadashami to you and everyone under your roof.
WhatsAppOne evening, ten heads of trouble, none left standing 🏹
WhatsAppLet this Dasara be the day you begin what you keep putting off.
WhatsAppCourage today, kindness always. Happy Vijayadashami.
WhatsAppSending you the smell of jalebi, the sound of drums and a very happy Dussehra.
WhatsApp
Dussehra wishes for family
To the family that taught me right from wrong long before I understood any story, happy Dussehra. Every lesson came with a plate of hot food, and I am grateful for both.
WhatsAppMaa, Papa, thank you for every Dussehra evening you carried me on your shoulders so I could see the fire. Wishing you both a peaceful Vijayadashami.
WhatsAppWishing our whole family a Dasara of full plates, loud laughter and no arguments about whose turn it is to wash the car for the puja.
WhatsAppDear Dada and Dadi, your blessings are the steady light our family walks by. Happy Dussehra.
WhatsAppDidi and Jiju, may your home stay strong, your kitchen full and your evenings easy. Happy Vijayadashami.
WhatsAppOn this Dasara, I hope our family keeps choosing patience over pride, just like the elders always told us.
WhatsAppMissing the courtyard, the marigold torans and Mummy's kheer this year. Happy Vijayadashami to everyone at home ❤️
WhatsApp
Dussehra wishes for friends
Bhai, this Dussehra let's burn our bad habits along with the effigy. You can start with the late replies.
WhatsAppHappy Dasara to the friend who has stood next to me in every crowd, every queue and every argument.
WhatsAppWishing you a Vijayadashami where your plans work out and your phone battery lasts through the whole fair.
WhatsAppSame spot, same jalebi stall, same partner in crime at the mela. See you there, and happy Dussehra.
WhatsAppYou fight your battles quietly and win them gracefully. Happy Dussehra, my friend.
WhatsAppLet's meet after the fireworks, grab chai and plan a year we will actually be proud of.
WhatsAppDussehra reminder: you are braver than you think and funnier than you admit.
WhatsApp
Dussehra wishes for husband, wife or partner
With you, every hard day turns out fine in the end. Happy Dussehra, my love.
WhatsAppStanding beside you in the crowd tonight is my favourite tradition.
WhatsAppMay we keep winning against small fights, silly egos and long workdays, together. Happy Dasara, jaan.
WhatsAppYou are my calm in the noise of the fireworks. Wishing you the happiest Vijayadashami.
WhatsAppThis year I promise to choose you over every argument. Happy Dussehra to my better half.
WhatsApp
Dussehra wishes for colleagues, boss and clients
Wishing you and your family a happy Dussehra. Thank you for a year of solid teamwork.
WhatsAppMay this Vijayadashami bring our team clear goals and the energy to reach them.
WhatsAppThank you for leading by example and backing us when it mattered, sir. Warm Dussehra wishes to you.
WhatsAppTo our valued customers, thank you for trusting us all year. Warm Dasara wishes from all of us.
WhatsAppAs the shop gets its puja and the machines get their marigolds, we wish our partners a prosperous Dussehra.
WhatsApp
Dussehra wishes in Hindi
मन के अंदर का अंधेरा भी आज पुतले के साथ जल जाए। शुभ दशहरा।
WhatsAppसच की राह थोड़ी लंबी ज़रूर है, पर मंज़िल उसी की है। विजयादशमी की शुभकामनाएँ।
WhatsAppजलेबी की मिठास, ढोल की थाप और अपनों का साथ, आपको दशहरे की बहुत बधाई।
WhatsAppआतिशबाज़ी से रोशन हो आसमान सारा, हर मुश्किल से जीते हौसला तुम्हारा।
WhatsAppइस दशहरे पर गुस्सा, जलन और आलस, तीनों को अलविदा कहिए।
WhatsAppमाँ के हाथ की पूरी, पापा की कहानियाँ और मेले की रौनक, यही है असली दशहरा।
WhatsAppजो ठान लिया है, उसे पूरा करने का दिन है आज। विजयादशमी मुबारक हो।
WhatsAppदोस्त, इस बार मेले में झूला भी झूलेंगे और गोलगप्पे भी खाएँगे 🎉
WhatsAppबुरे दिन चाहे जितने लंबे हों, अच्छे दिनों की जीत तय है। आपको और परिवार को दशहरे की बधाई।
WhatsAppनई गाड़ी, नया काम या नई शुरुआत, आज जो भी शुरू करें, उसमें बरकत हो।
WhatsApp
Dasara wishes in Marathi
आपट्याची पानं देताना मनातलं प्रेमही तितकंच सोन्यासारखं राहू दे. दसऱ्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा.
WhatsAppझेंडूच्या तोरणांनी सजलेलं दार आणि घरात हसरी माणसं, असा आनंदी दसरा तुम्हाला लाभो.
WhatsAppआज सीमोल्लंघन करा, जुन्या भीतींच्या पलीकडे जा. विजयादशमीच्या मनःपूर्वक शुभेच्छा.
WhatsAppनव्या कामाची सुरुवात आजच करा, यश नक्की तुमचंच आहे. शुभ दसरा.
WhatsAppआई, बाबा, तुमच्या आशीर्वादाचं सोनं माझ्यासाठी सगळ्यात मोलाचं आहे.
WhatsAppमित्रा, यंदा पानं कमी आणि गप्पा जास्त वाटूया. हॅपी दसरा 😊
WhatsApp
Longer Dussehra messages for cards and close family
Every year we watch the tall effigy burn and cheer as if it is the first time. I think we cheer because each of us has something we want to leave behind in that fire. This Dussehra, I hope you let go of whatever has been weighing on you. Wishing you a light heart and a brave new start.
WhatsAppDear Nani, Dussehra never feels complete without your stories on the terrace and the jalebis you hid for us in the cupboard. We are counting the days till we visit you. Wishing you a peaceful Vijayadashami, and sending the biggest hug from all of us.
WhatsAppTo my team: this year we took on problems that looked bigger than us, and we beat most of them one by one. Dussehra is a good day to remember that persistence wins more battles than talent alone. Thank you for showing up every single day. Happy Dussehra to you and your families.
WhatsAppDasara in Maharashtra means apta leaves passed around as gold, and I have always loved that idea. The real gold, though, is the people who stay. Thank you for being one of them. Happy Vijayadashami, dear friend.
WhatsApp
Dussehra wishes images
Save any card to your phone and share it on WhatsApp or Instagram. The text of each card is also in the "Send text" button.
About Dussehra
Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, is celebrated on the tenth day after the nine nights of Navratri. It marks the victory of good over evil. In much of north India it closes the Ramlila season, and in many towns large effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran are burnt on open grounds in the evening, with fireworks and fairs. In eastern India the same day ends Durga Puja with the immersion of idols.
In Maharashtra the festival is known as Dasara. Many families decorate doors with marigold torans and exchange apta leaves as symbolic gold, called sona. In Karnataka, Mysuru Dasara is famous for its grand procession, and across the south the day follows Ayudha Puja, when tools, books and vehicles are honoured.
In many homes Vijayadashami is also seen as a good day to begin new ventures, start learning something or make a big purchase.
Tips for sending your wishes
- Send family wishes in the morning, because by evening most people are at the fair grounds and networks get slow in the crowd.
- For Maharashtrian friends and colleagues, a Marathi Dasara line that mentions apta leaves feels far more personal than a generic English message.
- If a client or boss is starting new work on Vijayadashami, add a line wishing that new beginning well.
More wishes
Questions people ask
When is Dussehra in 2026?
Dussehra falls on 20 October 2026, as per the central government holiday list. It comes right after the nine nights of Navratri, and in many cities the main celebrations happen in the evening.
What is a good short Dussehra wish?
Keep it to one clear thought. For example: “Courage today, kindness always. Happy Vijayadashami.” Short wishes like this work well on WhatsApp status and image cards.
How do I wish Dasara in Marathi?
The common greeting is “दसऱ्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा”. You can make it warmer with a line about apta leaves, such as “आपट्याची पानं देताना मनातलं प्रेमही तितकंच सोन्यासारखं राहू दे.”
Are Dussehra, Dasara and Vijayadashami the same festival?
Yes. Dussehra is the common north Indian name, Dasara is used in Maharashtra and Karnataka, and Vijayadashami is the traditional name for the tenth day. Any of these can be used in your wish.
What Dussehra wish in English can I send to colleagues?
Keep it warm and simple, and thank them for the year. For example: “Wishing you and your family a happy Dussehra. Thank you for a year of solid teamwork.”
Every wish on this page is original, written and reviewed by the Tyohar Wishes team. Copy and share them freely for personal use. How we write our wishes.