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Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Edinburgh: Vijayadashami puja 1:57 PM – 3:58 PM
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When is Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Edinburgh?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Vijayadashami puja 1:57 PM – 3:58 PM (Edinburgh time). Same day in India.
In Edinburgh, Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The puja time is 1:57 PM – 3:58 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 Edinburgh
| Date | Day | Time in Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 18 | Durga Ashtami | Tithi Sun, Oct 18 3:59 AM → Mon, Oct 19 6:22 AM |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Maha Navami | Puja 1:58 PM – 3:59 PM (Aparahna) |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Puja 1:58 PM – 3:59 PM (Aparahna) |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Vijayadashami · Dasara | Puja 1:57 PM – 3:58 PM (Aparahna) |
Edinburgh vs India
| Edinburgh | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Durga Ashtami | Sun, Oct 18 | Mon, Oct 19 |
| Maha Navami | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:58 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:58 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Vijayadashami · Dasara | Tue, Oct 20 · 1:57 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 Edinburgh?
Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Edinburgh. Puja time: 1:57 PM – 3:58 PM.
Is Dasara (Dussehra) on the same day in Edinburgh and India?
Not every day. Durga Ashtami: Sun, Oct 18 in Edinburgh, Mon, Oct 19 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Edinburgh'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 Edinburgh (Europe/London). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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