Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Amritsar. Vijay muhurat: 2:08–2:53 PM. Times are for Amritsar’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Amritsar
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Amritsar |
|---|---|---|
| Amritsar | 2:08–2:53 PM | — |
| Jammu 122 km | 2:08–2:52 PM | same |
| Ludhiana 124 km | 2:04–2:49 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Chandigarh 207 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Shimla 226 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Dehradun 335 km | 1:56–2:41 PM | 12 min earlier |
| Haridwar 366 km | 1:55–2:41 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 367 km | 1:55–2:40 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Meerut 401 km | 1:57–2:43 PM | 11 min earlier |
| New Delhi 404 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Gurugram 409 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 8 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 Amritsar?
In Amritsar, vijay muhurat is at 2:08–2:53 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Amritsar?
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 Amritsar different from Delhi?
Yes. In Amritsar vijay muhurat is at 2:08–2:53 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (9 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 Amritsar (31.63° N, 74.87° 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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