Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Mathura. Vijay muhurat: 1:58–2:44 PM. Times are for Mathura’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Mathura
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Mathura |
|---|---|---|
| Mathura | 1:58–2:44 PM | — |
| Agra 48 km | 1:57–2:42 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Faridabad 108 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 1 min later |
| Noida 119 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 1 min later |
| Gurugram 125 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 2 min later |
| Ghaziabad 133 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | same |
| New Delhi 133 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 1 min later |
| Gwalior 150 km | 1:56–2:42 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Meerut 166 km | 1:57–2:43 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Jaipur 197 km | 2:06–2:51 PM | 8 min later |
| Bareilly 198 km | 1:51–2:36 PM | 7 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 Mathura?
In Mathura, vijay muhurat is at 1:58–2:44 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Mathura?
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 Mathura different from Delhi?
Yes. In Mathura vijay muhurat is at 1:58–2:44 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (1 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 Mathura (27.49° N, 77.67° 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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