Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Dehradun. Vijay muhurat: 1:56–2:41 PM. Times are for Dehradun’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Dehradun
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Dehradun |
|---|---|---|
| Dehradun | 1:56–2:41 PM | — |
| Rishikesh 34 km | 1:55–2:40 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Haridwar 43 km | 1:55–2:41 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Shimla 120 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 3 min later |
| Chandigarh 129 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 4 min later |
| Meerut 151 km | 1:57–2:43 PM | 1 min later |
| Ghaziabad 192 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 2 min later |
| New Delhi 205 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 3 min later |
| Noida 208 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 3 min later |
| Ludhiana 218 km | 2:04–2:49 PM | 8 min later |
| Faridabad 223 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 3 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 Dehradun?
In Dehradun, vijay muhurat is at 1:56–2:41 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Dehradun?
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 Dehradun different from Delhi?
Yes. In Dehradun vijay muhurat is at 1:56–2:41 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (3 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 Dehradun (30.32° N, 78.03° 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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