Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 Muhurat
Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, celebrates Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's over Mahishasura. It is considered one of the most auspicious days of the year for starting new ventures.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 Shubh Muhurat
Timings shown for New Delhi (IST). Muhurat varies by location — see your city below.
Shastra Puja & Vijay Muhurat Muhurat · Aparahna
13:14 – 15:31
Shastra Puja & Vijay Muhurat is performed during Aparahna — the afternoon window, the fourth of the five parts of the day.
Inauspicious Periods(New Delhi)
Rahu Kaal
14:56, 16:21
Gulika Kaal
12:06, 13:31
Yamaghanda
09:15, 10:41
Auspicious Period
Abhijit Muhurat
11:43, 12:29
Choghadiya
Day Choghadiya
Night Choghadiya
Tithi
Shukla Navami
Nakshatra
Shravana
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
17:47
Why the Dussehra (Vijayadashami) muhurat matters
The Vijay Muhurat falls in the Aparahna (afternoon) period — the traditional time to perform Shastra/Ayudha Puja, Aparajita Puja and to begin new undertakings. The afternoon window is shown below.
Do's
- Undertake new beginnings, vehicle/tool (Ayudha) puja and Aparajita puja during the Aparahna window shown below.
- Where observed, witness Ravana Dahan in the evening.
- Exchange Shami leaves as a token of victory and goodwill.
Don'ts
- Avoid the Rahu Kaal / Yamaghanda windows for the main puja.
- Don't delay a planned auspicious start past the Vijay Muhurat if following tradition.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) muhurat for your city
Muhurat timings shift with sunrise/sunset. Open the panchang for your city on Tuesday, 20 October 2026:
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2026?▾
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
What is the Shastra Puja & Vijay Muhurat muhurat on Dussehra (Vijayadashami)?▾
The Aparahna window in New Delhi is 13:14–15:31. It is the afternoon window, the fourth of the five parts of the day. Muhurat varies by city — open your city's panchang for exact timings.
What is the Vijay Muhurat on Dussehra?▾
It is the Aparahna (afternoon) window shown above — considered the most auspicious time of the year to begin new ventures. Confirm the exact minutes in your city's panchang.