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Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Tokyo: Vijayadashami puja 12:32 PM – 2:44 PM
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When is Dasara (Dussehra) 2026 in Tokyo?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Vijayadashami puja 12:32 PM – 2:44 PM (Tokyo time). In India it is Tuesday, October 20.
In Tokyo, Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The puja time is 12:32 PM – 2:44 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 Tokyo
| Date | Day | Time in Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19 | Durga Ashtami | Tithi Sun, Oct 18 11:59 AM → Mon, Oct 19 2:22 PM |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Maha Navami | Puja 12:32 PM – 2:45 PM (Aparahna) |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Puja 12:32 PM – 2:45 PM (Aparahna) |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Vijayadashami · Dasara | Puja 12:32 PM – 2:44 PM (Aparahna) |
Tokyo vs India
| Tokyo | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Durga Ashtami | Mon, Oct 19 | Mon, Oct 19 |
| Maha Navami | Tue, Oct 20 · 12:32 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Tue, Oct 20 · 12:32 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Vijayadashami · Dasara | Wed, Oct 21 · 12:32 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 Tokyo?
Vijayadashami · Dasara is on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in Tokyo. Puja time: 12:32 PM – 2:44 PM.
Is Dasara (Dussehra) on the same day in Tokyo and India?
Not every day. Maha Navami: Tue, Oct 20 in Tokyo, Mon, Oct 19 in India; Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja: Tue, Oct 20 in Tokyo, Mon, Oct 19 in India; Vijayadashami · Dasara: Wed, Oct 21 in Tokyo, Tue, Oct 20 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Tokyo'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 Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo). 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