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Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Melbourne: Vijayadashami puja 2:24 PM – 5:02 PM
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
When is Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Melbourne?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Vijayadashami puja 2:24 PM – 5:02 PM (Melbourne time). In India it is Tuesday, October 20.
In Melbourne, Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The puja time is 2:24 PM – 5:02 PM. Maha Navami falls on Tue, Oct 20 here and on Mon, Oct 19 in India.
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The 4 days of Dasara (Dussehra) in Melbourne
| Date | Day | Time in Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19 | Durga Ashtami | Tithi Sun, Oct 18 1:59 PM → Mon, Oct 19 4:22 PM |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Maha Navami | Puja 2:24 PM – 5:02 PM (Aparahna) |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Puja 2:24 PM – 5:02 PM (Aparahna) |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Vijayadashami · Dasara | Puja 2:24 PM – 5:02 PM (Aparahna) |
Melbourne vs India
| Melbourne | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Durga Ashtami | Mon, Oct 19 | Mon, Oct 19 |
| Maha Navami | Tue, Oct 20 · 2:24 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Tue, Oct 20 · 2:24 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Vijayadashami · Dasara | Wed, Oct 21 · 2:24 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 Melbourne?
Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in Melbourne. Puja time: 2:24 PM – 5:02 PM.
Is Dasara (Dussehra) on the same day in Melbourne and India?
Not every day. Maha Navami: Tue, Oct 20 in Melbourne, Mon, Oct 19 in India; Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja: Tue, Oct 20 in Melbourne, Mon, Oct 19 in India; Vijayadashami · Dasara: Wed, Oct 21 in Melbourne, Tue, Oct 20 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Melbourne'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 Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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