Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Rajkot. Vijay muhurat: 2:27–3:13 PM. Times are for Rajkot’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Rajkot
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Rajkot |
|---|---|---|
| Rajkot | 2:27–3:13 PM | — |
| Ahmedabad 198 km | 2:20–3:06 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Surat 245 km | 2:19–3:05 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Vadodara 245 km | 2:17–3:04 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Udaipur 390 km | 2:15–3:01 PM | 12 min earlier |
| Nashik 402 km | 2:16–3:02 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Mumbai 419 km | 2:20–3:06 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 492 km | 2:17–3:03 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Ujjain 520 km | 2:07–2:53 PM | 20 min earlier |
| Indore 521 km | 2:07–2:53 PM | 20 min earlier |
| Pune 528 km | 2:16–3:02 PM | 11 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 Rajkot?
In Rajkot, vijay muhurat is at 2:27–3:13 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Rajkot?
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 Rajkot different from Delhi?
Yes. In Rajkot vijay muhurat is at 2:27–3:13 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (28 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 Rajkot (22.30° N, 70.80° 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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