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Festivals
Dussehra 2026: Vijaya Muhurat and Aparahna Timings, City by City
Vijayadashami is named for the vijaya muhurat, the narrow afternoon window inside aparahna that fixes the day. That is also the exact reason the date is 20 October 2026 in every panchang that reads dashami correctly, and 21 October in the ones that read sunrise instead. Full aparahna and vijaya muhurat times for sixteen Indian cities and six abroad.
Vidhata Editorial Desk9 Sept 2026 · 10 min - 🪔
Festivals
Dussehra: the day for crossing what couldn't be crossed before
Vijayadashami marks Rama's victory over Ravana, Durga's victory over Mahishasura, and the classical day for beginning anything that has been blocked. Here is the ritual logic.
Vidhata Editorial Desk30 Mar 2026 · 6 min
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