Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Gorakhpur. Vijay muhurat: 1:35–2:21 PM. Times are for Gorakhpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Gorakhpur
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Gorakhpur |
|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur | 1:35–2:21 PM | — |
| Ayodhya 117 km | 1:40–2:26 PM | 5 min later |
| Varanasi 165 km | 1:37–2:23 PM | 2 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 211 km | 1:28–2:13 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 212 km | 1:42–2:28 PM | 7 min later |
| Patna 219 km | 1:29–2:14 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Lucknow 241 km | 1:45–2:31 PM | 10 min later |
| Darbhanga 260 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Gaya 273 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Kanpur 304 km | 1:48–2:33 PM | 13 min later |
| Bhagalpur 398 km | 1:21–2:07 PM | 14 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 Gorakhpur?
In Gorakhpur, vijay muhurat is at 1:35–2:21 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Gorakhpur?
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 Gorakhpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Gorakhpur vijay muhurat is at 1:35–2:21 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (24 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 Gorakhpur (26.76° N, 83.37° 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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