Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Bhagalpur. Vijay muhurat: 1:21–2:07 PM. Times are for Bhagalpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Bhagalpur
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Bhagalpur |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagalpur | 1:21–2:07 PM | — |
| Darbhanga 149 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 4 min later |
| Dhanbad 170 km | 1:24–2:10 PM | 3 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 189 km | 1:28–2:13 PM | 7 min later |
| Patna 190 km | 1:29–2:14 PM | 8 min later |
| Gaya 206 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | 8 min later |
| Siliguri 217 km | 1:15–2:01 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Ranchi 271 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | 8 min later |
| Jamshedpur 282 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 4 min later |
| Kolkata 328 km | 1:17–2:03 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 398 km | 1:35–2:21 PM | 14 min later |
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 Bhagalpur?
In Bhagalpur, vijay muhurat is at 1:21–2:07 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Bhagalpur?
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 Bhagalpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Bhagalpur vijay muhurat is at 1:21–2:07 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (38 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 Bhagalpur (25.24° N, 86.98° 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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