Kota’s 133rd National Dussehra Mela opens on 11 October, and Ravan Dahan is on 20 October, Dussehra day (the programme announced by the Kota Municipal Corporation). Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Kota. Vijay muhurat: 2:06–2:52 PM. Times are for Kota’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kota
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Kota |
|---|---|---|
| Kota | 2:06–2:52 PM | — |
| Ajmer 184 km | 2:10–2:56 PM | 4 min later |
| Jaipur 189 km | 2:06–2:51 PM | same |
| Ujjain 227 km | 2:07–2:53 PM | 1 min later |
| Udaipur 228 km | 2:15–3:01 PM | 9 min later |
| Gwalior 258 km | 1:56–2:42 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Bhopal 268 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Indore 277 km | 2:07–2:53 PM | 1 min later |
| Agra 306 km | 1:57–2:42 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 307 km | 2:17–3:03 PM | 11 min later |
| Mathura 311 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 8 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 does the Kota Dussehra Mela 2026 begin?
According to the programme announced by the Kota Municipal Corporation, the 133rd National Dussehra Mela opens on 11 October with the worship of Ashapura Mata in the morning and the inauguration in the evening; Ravan Dahan is on 20 October, Dussehra day, and the mela runs until 5 November (ETV Bharat, 1 October 2026). The corporation sets the programme and the timings.
When is the Vijay muhurat on Dussehra in Kota?
In Kota, vijay muhurat is at 2:06–2:52 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Kota?
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 Kota different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kota vijay muhurat is at 2:06–2:52 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (7 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 Kota (25.21° N, 75.86° 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
- Kota Dussehra Mela programme: Kota Municipal Corporation, as reported by ETV Bharat on 1 October 2026
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