Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Patna. Vijay muhurat: 1:29–2:14 PM. Times are for Patna’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Patna
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Patna |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | 1:29–2:14 PM | — |
| Muzaffarpur 63 km | 1:28–2:13 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Gaya 90 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | same |
| Darbhanga 98 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Bhagalpur 190 km | 1:21–2:07 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 219 km | 1:35–2:21 PM | 6 min later |
| Varanasi 219 km | 1:37–2:23 PM | 8 min later |
| Dhanbad 239 km | 1:24–2:10 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Ranchi 251 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | same |
| Ayodhya 322 km | 1:40–2:26 PM | 11 min later |
| Jamshedpur 328 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 4 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 Patna?
In Patna, vijay muhurat is at 1:29–2:14 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Patna?
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 Patna different from Delhi?
Yes. In Patna vijay muhurat is at 1:29–2:14 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (30 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 Patna (25.59° N, 85.14° 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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