Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Ayodhya. Vijay muhurat: 1:40–2:26 PM. Times are for Ayodhya’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ayodhya
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Ayodhya |
|---|---|---|
| Ayodhya | 1:40–2:26 PM | — |
| Gorakhpur 117 km | 1:35–2:21 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Lucknow 125 km | 1:45–2:31 PM | 5 min later |
| Prayagraj 155 km | 1:42–2:28 PM | 2 min later |
| Varanasi 181 km | 1:37–2:23 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Kanpur 190 km | 1:48–2:33 PM | 8 min later |
| Patna 322 km | 1:29–2:14 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 324 km | 1:28–2:13 PM | 12 min earlier |
| Bareilly 324 km | 1:51–2:36 PM | 11 min later |
| Gaya 358 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Darbhanga 374 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 15 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 Ayodhya?
In Ayodhya, vijay muhurat is at 1:40–2:26 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Ayodhya?
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 Ayodhya different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ayodhya vijay muhurat is at 1:40–2:26 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (19 min later 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 Ayodhya (26.79° N, 82.20° 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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