Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Darbhanga. Vijay muhurat: 1:25–2:11 PM. Times are for Darbhanga’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Darbhanga
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Darbhanga |
|---|---|---|
| Darbhanga | 1:25–2:11 PM | — |
| Muzaffarpur 53 km | 1:28–2:13 PM | 3 min later |
| Patna 98 km | 1:29–2:14 PM | 4 min later |
| Bhagalpur 149 km | 1:21–2:07 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Gaya 176 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | 4 min later |
| Siliguri 257 km | 1:15–2:01 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 260 km | 1:35–2:21 PM | 10 min later |
| Dhanbad 268 km | 1:24–2:10 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Varanasi 307 km | 1:37–2:23 PM | 12 min later |
| Ranchi 318 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | 4 min later |
| Jamshedpur 374 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | same |
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 Darbhanga?
In Darbhanga, vijay muhurat is at 1:25–2:11 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Darbhanga?
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 Darbhanga different from Delhi?
Yes. In Darbhanga vijay muhurat is at 1:25–2:11 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (34 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 Darbhanga (26.15° N, 85.89° 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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