Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Ranchi. Vijay muhurat: 1:29–2:15 PM. Times are for Ranchi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ranchi
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Ranchi |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 1:29–2:15 PM | — |
| Jamshedpur 109 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 125 km | 1:24–2:10 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Gaya 164 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | same |
| Patna 251 km | 1:29–2:14 PM | same |
| Bhagalpur 271 km | 1:21–2:07 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 309 km | 1:28–2:13 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Darbhanga 318 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Varanasi 323 km | 1:37–2:23 PM | 8 min later |
| Kolkata 324 km | 1:17–2:03 PM | 12 min earlier |
| Bhubaneswar 343 km | 1:27–2:14 PM | 2 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 Ranchi?
In Ranchi, vijay muhurat is at 1:29–2:15 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Ranchi?
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 Ranchi different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ranchi vijay muhurat is at 1:29–2:15 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 Ranchi (23.34° N, 85.31° 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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