Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Kanpur. Vijay muhurat: 1:48–2:33 PM. Times are for Kanpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kanpur
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Kanpur |
|---|---|---|
| Kanpur | 1:48–2:33 PM | — |
| Lucknow 75 km | 1:45–2:31 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 189 km | 1:42–2:28 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Ayodhya 190 km | 1:40–2:26 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Gwalior 216 km | 1:56–2:42 PM | 8 min later |
| Bareilly 231 km | 1:51–2:36 PM | 3 min later |
| Agra 244 km | 1:57–2:42 PM | 9 min later |
| Mathura 288 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 10 min later |
| Varanasi 293 km | 1:37–2:23 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 304 km | 1:35–2:21 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Jabalpur 365 km | 1:50–2:36 PM | 2 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 Kanpur?
In Kanpur, vijay muhurat is at 1:48–2:33 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Kanpur?
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 Kanpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kanpur vijay muhurat is at 1:48–2:33 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (11 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 Kanpur (26.45° N, 80.33° 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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