Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Ajmer. Vijay muhurat: 2:10–2:56 PM. Times are for Ajmer’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ajmer
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Ajmer |
|---|---|---|
| Ajmer | 2:10–2:56 PM | — |
| Jaipur 125 km | 2:06–2:51 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 163 km | 2:17–3:03 PM | 7 min later |
| Kota 184 km | 2:06–2:52 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Udaipur 227 km | 2:15–3:01 PM | 5 min later |
| Mathura 322 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 12 min earlier |
| Gurugram 325 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Faridabad 342 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Agra 344 km | 1:57–2:42 PM | 13 min earlier |
| New Delhi 349 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Gwalior 354 km | 1:56–2:42 PM | 14 min earlier |
Dussehra (Vijayadashami): puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Dussehra (Vijayadashami) page.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Vijay muhurat on Dussehra in Ajmer?
In Ajmer, vijay muhurat is at 2:10–2:56 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Ajmer?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Tithi: Ashwin Shukla Dashami. The Vijay muhurat differs from city to city with sunrise and sunset.
Is the time in Ajmer different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ajmer vijay muhurat is at 2:10–2:56 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (11 min earlier in Delhi). The Sun and Moon rise earlier in eastern cities and later in western ones.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for Ajmer (26.45° N, 74.64° E) and agree with Drik Panchang within 1–2 minutes. Clouds, buildings or hills can delay the sight of the Sun or Moon by a few minutes.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in other cities
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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