Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Jammu. Vijay muhurat: 2:08–2:52 PM. Times are for Jammu’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Jammu
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Jammu |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu | 2:08–2:52 PM | — |
| Amritsar 122 km | 2:08–2:53 PM | same |
| Ludhiana 224 km | 2:04–2:49 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Shimla 283 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Chandigarh 287 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Dehradun 403 km | 1:56–2:41 PM | 12 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 437 km | 1:55–2:40 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Haridwar 441 km | 1:55–2:41 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Meerut 497 km | 1:57–2:43 PM | 11 min earlier |
| New Delhi 510 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Ghaziabad 515 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 10 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 Jammu?
In Jammu, vijay muhurat is at 2:08–2:52 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Jammu?
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 Jammu different from Delhi?
Yes. In Jammu vijay muhurat is at 2:08–2:52 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (9 min earlier 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 Jammu (32.73° N, 74.86° 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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