Muhurat in Chennai
Vijay muhurat1:52 pm – 2:39 pm
Aparahna (afternoon)1:04 pm – 3:26 pm
Vijay muhurat is traditionally chosen for Dussehra puja and new beginnings.
Panchang that day
TithiShukla Navami
NakshatraShravana
Sunrise · sunset5:59 am · 5:47 pm
Rahu Kaal2:50 pm – 4:18 pm
Dussehra 2026 in other cities
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Questions and answers
When is Dussehra 2026?
On Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (calculated for Chennai). The tithi at sunrise is Shukla Navami.
What is the Dussehra muhurat in Chennai?
Vijay muhurat: 1:52 pm – 2:39 pm. Vijay muhurat is traditionally chosen for Dussehra puja and new beginnings.
Is Dussehra at the same time in every city?
The date is usually the same across India, but the muhurat comes from local sunrise and sunset, so it moves by a few minutes from city to city. Now and then the tithi makes the date differ by a day.
When is Rahu Kaal on Dussehra?
In Chennai, 2:50 pm – 4:18 pm. By tradition, a puja is not begun in this window.
Times for Chennai, Indian Standard Time. Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
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