Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 in Varanasi. Vijay muhurat: 1:37–2:23 PM. Times are for Varanasi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Varanasi
| City | Vijay muhurat | vs Varanasi |
|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 1:37–2:23 PM | — |
| Prayagraj 114 km | 1:42–2:28 PM | 5 min later |
| Gorakhpur 165 km | 1:35–2:21 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Ayodhya 181 km | 1:40–2:26 PM | 3 min later |
| Gaya 212 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Patna 219 km | 1:29–2:14 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 256 km | 1:28–2:13 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Lucknow 264 km | 1:45–2:31 PM | 8 min later |
| Kanpur 293 km | 1:48–2:33 PM | 11 min later |
| Darbhanga 307 km | 1:25–2:11 PM | 12 min earlier |
| Ranchi 323 km | 1:29–2:15 PM | 8 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 Varanasi?
In Varanasi, vijay muhurat is at 1:37–2:23 PM (Tuesday, 20 October 2026).
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Varanasi?
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 Varanasi different from Delhi?
Yes. In Varanasi vijay muhurat is at 1:37–2:23 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 1:59–2:45 PM (22 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 Varanasi (25.32° N, 82.97° 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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