Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Haridwar. Vijay muhurat: 1:55–2:41 PM. Times are for Haridwar’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Haridwar
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Haridwar |
|---|---|---|
| Haridwar | 1:55–2:41 PM | — |
| Rishikesh 19 km | 1:55–2:40 PM | same |
| Dehradun 43 km | 1:56–2:41 PM | 1 min later |
| Meerut 116 km | 1:57–2:43 PM | 2 min later |
| Ghaziabad 158 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 3 min later |
| Chandigarh 159 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 5 min later |
| Shimla 160 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 4 min later |
| Noida 174 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 4 min later |
| New Delhi 175 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 4 min later |
| Faridabad 190 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 4 min later |
| Gurugram 199 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 5 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 Haridwar?
In Haridwar, vijay muhurat is at 1:55–2:41 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Haridwar?
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 Haridwar different from Delhi?
Yes. In Haridwar vijay muhurat is at 1:55–2:41 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (4 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 Haridwar (29.95° N, 78.16° 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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