Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Chandigarh. Vijay muhurat: 2:00–2:46 PM. Times are for Chandigarh’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Chandigarh
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Chandigarh |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | 2:00–2:46 PM | — |
| Shimla 56 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Ludhiana 90 km | 2:04–2:49 PM | 4 min later |
| Dehradun 129 km | 1:56–2:41 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Haridwar 159 km | 1:55–2:41 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 160 km | 1:55–2:40 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Amritsar 207 km | 2:08–2:53 PM | 8 min later |
| Meerut 214 km | 1:57–2:43 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Ghaziabad 239 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 2 min earlier |
| New Delhi 239 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Noida 251 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 1 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 Chandigarh?
In Chandigarh, vijay muhurat is at 2:00–2:46 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Chandigarh?
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 Chandigarh different from Delhi?
Yes. In Chandigarh vijay muhurat is at 2:00–2:46 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (1 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 Chandigarh (30.73° N, 76.78° 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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