In short
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in New Delhi. Vijay muhurat: 1:59–2:45 PM. Times are for New Delhi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near New Delhi
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs New Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 1:59–2:45 PM | — |
| Noida 20 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | same |
| Ghaziabad 25 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Gurugram 25 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 1 min later |
| Faridabad 25 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | same |
| Meerut 64 km | 1:57–2:43 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Mathura 133 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Haridwar 175 km | 1:55–2:41 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Agra 178 km | 1:57–2:42 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 193 km | 1:55–2:40 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Dehradun 205 km | 1:56–2:41 PM | 3 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 New Delhi?
In New Delhi, vijay muhurat is at 1:59–2:45 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in New Delhi?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Tithi: Ashwin Shukla Dashami. The Vijay muhurat differs from city to city with sunrise and sunset.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for New Delhi (28.61° N, 77.21° 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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