Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Prayagraj. Vijay muhurat: 1:42–2:28 PM. Times are for Prayagraj’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Prayagraj
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Prayagraj |
|---|---|---|
| Prayagraj | 1:42–2:28 PM | — |
| Varanasi 114 km | 1:37–2:23 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Ayodhya 155 km | 1:40–2:26 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Lucknow 181 km | 1:45–2:31 PM | 3 min later |
| Kanpur 189 km | 1:48–2:33 PM | 6 min later |
| Gorakhpur 212 km | 1:35–2:21 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Jabalpur 314 km | 1:50–2:36 PM | 8 min later |
| Gaya 326 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Patna 331 km | 1:29–2:14 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 360 km | 1:28–2:13 PM | 14 min earlier |
| Gwalior 377 km | 1:56–2:42 PM | 14 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 Prayagraj?
In Prayagraj, vijay muhurat is at 1:42–2:28 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Prayagraj?
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 Prayagraj different from Delhi?
Yes. In Prayagraj vijay muhurat is at 1:42–2:28 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (17 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 Prayagraj (25.44° N, 81.85° 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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