Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Shimla. Vijay muhurat: 1:59–2:44 PM. Times are for Shimla’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Shimla
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Shimla |
|---|---|---|
| Shimla | 1:59–2:44 PM | — |
| Chandigarh 56 km | 2:00–2:46 PM | 1 min later |
| Dehradun 120 km | 1:56–2:41 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Ludhiana 127 km | 2:04–2:49 PM | 5 min later |
| Rishikesh 154 km | 1:55–2:40 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Haridwar 160 km | 1:55–2:41 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Amritsar 226 km | 2:08–2:53 PM | 9 min later |
| Meerut 241 km | 1:57–2:43 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Ghaziabad 272 km | 1:58–2:44 PM | 1 min earlier |
| New Delhi 277 km | 1:59–2:45 PM | same |
| Jammu 283 km | 2:08–2:52 PM | 9 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 Shimla?
In Shimla, vijay muhurat is at 1:59–2:44 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Shimla?
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 Shimla different from Delhi?
Yes. In Shimla vijay muhurat is at 1:59–2:44 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (same 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 Shimla (31.10° N, 77.17° 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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