Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Gaya. Vijay muhurat: 1:29–2:15 PM. Times are for Gaya’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Gaya
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Gaya |
|---|---|---|
| Gaya | 1:29–2:15 PM | — |
| Patna 90 km | 1:29–2:14 PM | same |
| Muzaffarpur 152 km | 1:28–2:13 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Ranchi 164 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | same |
| Darbhanga 176 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 182 km | 1:24–2:10 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Bhagalpur 206 km | 1:21–2:07 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Varanasi 212 km | 1:37–2:23 PM | 8 min later |
| Jamshedpur 253 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 273 km | 1:35–2:21 PM | 6 min later |
| Prayagraj 326 km | 1:42–2:28 PM | 13 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 Gaya?
In Gaya, vijay muhurat is at 1:29–2:15 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Gaya?
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 Gaya different from Delhi?
Yes. In Gaya vijay muhurat is at 1:29–2:15 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (30 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 Gaya (24.79° N, 85.00° 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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