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Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Abu Dhabi: Vijayadashami puja 1:15 PM – 3:33 PM
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
When is Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Abu Dhabi?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Vijayadashami puja 1:15 PM – 3:33 PM (Abu Dhabi time). Same day in India.
In Abu Dhabi, Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The puja time is 1:15 PM – 3:33 PM. Same date as in India; only the time is local.
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The 4 days of Dasara (Dussehra) in Abu Dhabi
| Date | Day | Time in Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19 | Durga Ashtami | Tithi Sun, Oct 18 6:59 AM → Mon, Oct 19 9:22 AM |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Maha Navami | Puja 1:16 PM – 3:33 PM (Aparahna) |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Puja 1:16 PM – 3:33 PM (Aparahna) |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Vijayadashami · Dasara | Puja 1:15 PM – 3:33 PM (Aparahna) |
Abu Dhabi vs India
| Abu Dhabi | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Durga Ashtami | Mon, Oct 19 | Mon, Oct 19 |
| Maha Navami | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:16 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:16 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Vijayadashami · Dasara | Tue, Oct 20 · 1:15 PM | Tue, Oct 20 · 1:10 PM |
Why dates can differ: each day is set by the tithi at a fixed time of your day (sunrise, Pradosh, afternoon or moonrise), and that time comes many hours later here than in India. Why dates differ ›
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Questions
When is Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Abu Dhabi?
Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Abu Dhabi. Puja time: 1:15 PM – 3:33 PM.
Is Dasara (Dussehra) on the same day in Abu Dhabi and India?
Yes, Tue, Oct 20 in both; the times follow each city's own sunrise and sunset.
How are these times calculated?
From Abu Dhabi's own sunrise and sunset (NOAA) and the Moon's position (Astronomy Engine, Lahiri ayanamsa), using classical Drik Ganita rules. Confirm family customs with your priest.
Times are local to Abu Dhabi (Asia/Dubai). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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