Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Rishikesh. Vijay muhurat: 1:55–2:40 PM. Times are for Rishikesh’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Rishikesh
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Rishikesh |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh | 1:55–2:40 PM | — |
| Haridwar 19 km | 1:55–2:41 PM | same |
| Dehradun 34 km | 1:56–2:41 PM | 1 min later |
| Meerut 134 km | 1:57–2:43 PM | 2 min later |
| Shimla 154 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 4 min later |
| Chandigarh 160 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 5 min later |
| Ghaziabad 176 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 3 min later |
| Noida 192 km | 1:59–2:44 PM | 4 min later |
| New Delhi 193 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 4 min later |
| Faridabad 208 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | 4 min later |
| Gurugram 217 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 5 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 Rishikesh?
In Rishikesh, vijay muhurat is at 1:55–2:40 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Rishikesh?
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 Rishikesh different from Delhi?
Yes. In Rishikesh vijay muhurat is at 1:55–2:40 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (4 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 Rishikesh (30.09° N, 78.27° 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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