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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Ajmer: 6:28–10:22 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Ajmer, Rajasthan

In 4 days
Ghatasthapana: a copper kalash with mango leaves and a coconut wrapped in red cloth over sprouted barley, a lit diya, and behind it a Durga murti in a red chunri
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Ghatasthapana muhurat

GhatasthapanaDuring Pratipada, first third of the day
6:28–10:22 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:55 AM–12:41 PM
Pratipada tithi
until 9:32 PM

This year Chitra nakshatra and Vaidhriti yoga run through the whole Ghatasthapana window. It is advised to avoid them, but Ghatasthapana is not forbidden during them.

For Ajmer, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Ajmer. Ghatasthapana: 6:28–10:22 AM. Times are for Ajmer’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Ajmer

CityGhatasthapanavs Ajmer
Ajmer6:28–10:22 AM—
Jaipur 125 km6:24–10:17 AM4 min earlier
Jodhpur 163 km6:35–10:28 AM7 min later
Kota 184 km6:23–10:16 AM5 min earlier
Udaipur 227 km6:31–10:25 AM3 min later
Mathura 322 km6:17–10:10 AM11 min earlier
Gurugram 325 km6:20–10:12 AM8 min earlier
Faridabad 342 km6:19–10:11 AM9 min earlier
Agra 344 km6:15–10:08 AM13 min earlier
New Delhi 349 km6:19–10:12 AM9 min earlier
Gwalior 354 km6:14–10:07 AM14 min earlier

Sharad Navratri: puja, story and rules

The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Sharad Navratri page.

Read about Sharad NavratriPanchang for 11 OctoberToday’s panchang for Ajmer

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Ajmer?

In Ajmer, ghatasthapana is at 6:28–10:22 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Ajmer?

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 Ajmer different from Delhi?

Yes. In Ajmer ghatasthapana is at 6:28–10:22 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (9 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 Ajmer (26.45° N, 74.64° 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

Times for all 66 cities

Sources

  1. Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
  2. Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026

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