Dussehra 2026 in Varanasi: Vijay muhurat

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · IST

Dussehra 2026 in Varanasi is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The Vijay muhurat in Varanasi is 1:37 PM – 2:23 PM. Aparahna puja: 12:51 PM – 3:09 PM.

Dussehra 2026 timings for Varanasi

Vijay muhurat: 1:37 PM – 2:23 PM
Aparahna puja: 12:51 PM – 3:09 PM
Shukla Dashami: 12:50 PM to 2:12 PM (21 Oct)

How Varanasi differs from New Delhi

Vijay muhurat: starts 22 min earlier, ends 22 min earlier than New Delhi (1:37 PM – 2:23 PM vs 1:59 PM – 2:45 PM). Varanasi and New Delhi observe Dussehra 2026 on the same day, 20 October 2026, Tuesday.

Aparahna puja: starts 23 min earlier, ends 21 min earlier than New Delhi (12:51 PM – 3:09 PM vs 1:14 PM – 3:30 PM).

Varanasi is at a different longitude from New Delhi, so sunset, moonrise and the muhurats built on them move with it.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra 2026 in Varanasi?

Dussehra 2026 in Varanasi is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

What is the Vijay muhurat in Varanasi on Dussehra 2026?

In Varanasi, Vijay muhurat: 1:37 PM – 2:23 PM. For New Delhi it is 1:59 PM – 2:45 PM.

What is the Aparahna puja time in Varanasi on Dussehra 2026?

In Varanasi, Aparahna puja: 12:51 PM – 3:09 PM. For New Delhi it is 1:14 PM – 3:30 PM.

How is Dussehra 2026 timing in Varanasi different from Delhi?

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