Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Ahmedabad. Ghatasthapana: 6:35–10:29 AM. Times are for Ahmedabad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ahmedabad
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Ahmedabad |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 6:35–10:29 AM | — |
| Vadodara 101 km | 6:32–10:27 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Rajkot 198 km | 6:42–10:36 AM | 7 min later |
| Surat 208 km | 6:33–10:28 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Udaipur 209 km | 6:31–10:25 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Ujjain 329 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 13 min earlier |
| Indore 338 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 13 min earlier |
| Nashik 359 km | 6:28–10:24 AM | 7 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 361 km | 6:35–10:28 AM | same |
| Kota 414 km | 6:23–10:16 AM | 12 min earlier |
| Ajmer 435 km | 6:28–10:22 AM | 7 min earlier |
Sharad Navratri: puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Sharad Navratri page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Ahmedabad?
In Ahmedabad, ghatasthapana is at 6:35–10:29 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Ahmedabad?
Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026. Tithi: Ashwin Shukla Pratipada to Navami. The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.
Is the time in Ahmedabad different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ahmedabad ghatasthapana is at 6:35–10:29 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (16 min earlier in Delhi). The Sun and Moon rise earlier in eastern cities and later in western ones.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for Ahmedabad (23.02° N, 72.57° E) and agree with Drik Panchang within 1–2 minutes. Clouds, buildings or hills can delay the sight of the Sun or Moon by a few minutes.
Sharad Navratri in other cities
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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