Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Ghaziabad. Vijay muhurat: 1:58–2:44 PM. Times are for Ghaziabad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ghaziabad
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Ghaziabad |
|---|---|---|
| Ghaziabad | 1:58–2:44 PM | — |
| Noida 16 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 1 min later |
| New Delhi 25 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 1 min later |
| Faridabad 32 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 1 min later |
| Meerut 43 km | 1:57–2:43 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Gurugram 48 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 2 min later |
| Mathura 133 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | same |
| Haridwar 158 km | 1:55–2:41 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Agra 175 km | 1:57–2:42 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 176 km | 1:55–2:40 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Dehradun 192 km | 1:56–2:41 PM | 2 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 Ghaziabad?
In Ghaziabad, vijay muhurat is at 1:58–2:44 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Ghaziabad?
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 Ghaziabad different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ghaziabad vijay muhurat is at 1:58–2:44 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (1 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 Ghaziabad (28.67° N, 77.45° 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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