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Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Penang: Vijayadashami puja 2:14 PM – 4:38 PM
By Global Panchang Team · Updated
When is Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Penang?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Vijayadashami puja 2:14 PM – 4:38 PM (Penang time). In India it is Tuesday, October 20.
In Penang, Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The puja time is 2:14 PM – 4:38 PM. Vijayadashami · Dasara falls on Wed, Oct 21 here and on Tue, Oct 20 in India.
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The 4 days of Dasara (Dussehra) in Penang
| Date | Day | Time in Penang |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19 | Durga Ashtami | Tithi Sun, Oct 18 10:59 AM → Mon, Oct 19 1:22 PM |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Maha Navami | Puja 2:15 PM – 4:38 PM (Aparahna) |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Puja 2:15 PM – 4:38 PM (Aparahna) |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Vijayadashami · Dasara | Puja 2:14 PM – 4:38 PM (Aparahna) |
Penang vs India
| Penang | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Durga Ashtami | Mon, Oct 19 | Mon, Oct 19 |
| Maha Navami | Mon, Oct 19 · 2:15 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Mon, Oct 19 · 2:15 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Vijayadashami · Dasara | Wed, Oct 21 · 2:14 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 Penang?
Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in Penang. Puja time: 2:14 PM – 4:38 PM.
Is Dasara (Dussehra) on the same day in Penang and India?
Not every day. Vijayadashami · Dasara: Wed, Oct 21 in Penang, Tue, Oct 20 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Penang'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 Penang (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
For general information only. Calculated by software for this city; it may contain errors and is not religious, astrological or medical advice. Always confirm important dates and muhurtams with your priest or temple. Disclaimer and terms · Privacy · © Global Panchang