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Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Chicago: Vijayadashami puja 1:40 PM – 3:50 PM
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
When is Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Chicago?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Vijayadashami puja 1:40 PM – 3:50 PM (Chicago time). Same day in India.
In Chicago, IL, Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The puja time is 1:40 PM – 3:50 PM. Durga Ashtami falls on Sun, Oct 18 here and on Mon, Oct 19 in India.
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The 4 days of Dasara (Dussehra) in Chicago
| Date | Day | Time in Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 18 | Durga Ashtami | Tithi Sat, Oct 17 9:59 PM → Mon, Oct 19 12:22 AM |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Maha Navami | Puja 1:40 PM – 3:51 PM (Aparahna) |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Puja 1:40 PM – 3:51 PM (Aparahna) |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Vijayadashami · Dasara | Puja 1:40 PM – 3:50 PM (Aparahna) |
Chicago vs India
| Chicago | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Durga Ashtami | Sun, Oct 18 | Mon, Oct 19 |
| Maha Navami | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:40 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:40 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Vijayadashami · Dasara | Tue, Oct 20 · 1:40 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 Chicago?
Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Chicago, IL. Puja time: 1:40 PM – 3:50 PM.
Is Dasara (Dussehra) on the same day in Chicago and India?
Not every day. Durga Ashtami: Sun, Oct 18 in Chicago, Mon, Oct 19 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Chicago'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 Chicago, IL (America/Chicago). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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