Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Puri. Vijay muhurat: 1:28–2:14 PM. Times are for Puri’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Puri
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Puri |
|---|---|---|
| Puri | 1:28–2:14 PM | — |
| Bhubaneswar 54 km | 1:27–2:14 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Jamshedpur 335 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Visakhapatnam 363 km | 1:39–2:25 PM | 11 min later |
| Ranchi 396 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | 1 min later |
| Kolkata 404 km | 1:17–2:03 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 447 km | 1:24–2:10 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Raipur 466 km | 1:44–2:30 PM | 16 min later |
| Gaya 560 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | 1 min later |
| Bhagalpur 615 km | 1:21–2:07 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Patna 647 km | 1:29–2:14 PM | 1 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 Puri?
In Puri, vijay muhurat is at 1:28–2:14 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Puri?
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 Puri different from Delhi?
Yes. In Puri vijay muhurat is at 1:28–2:14 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (31 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 Puri (19.81° N, 85.83° 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
Something wrong? Report a mistake
