Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Ludhiana. Vijay muhurat: 2:04–2:49 PM. Times are for Ludhiana’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ludhiana
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Ludhiana |
|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana | 2:04–2:49 PM | — |
| Chandigarh 90 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Amritsar 124 km | 2:08–2:53 PM | 4 min later |
| Shimla 127 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Dehradun 218 km | 1:56–2:41 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Jammu 224 km | 2:08–2:52 PM | 4 min later |
| Haridwar 245 km | 1:55–2:41 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 248 km | 1:55–2:40 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Meerut 278 km | 1:57–2:43 PM | 7 min earlier |
| New Delhi 286 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Ghaziabad 292 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 6 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 Ludhiana?
In Ludhiana, vijay muhurat is at 2:04–2:49 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Ludhiana?
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 Ludhiana different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ludhiana vijay muhurat is at 2:04–2:49 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (5 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 Ludhiana (30.90° 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
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