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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Amritsar: 6:31–10:22 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Amritsar, Punjab

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
6:31–10:22 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:54 AM–12:40 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 Amritsar, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Amritsar. Ghatasthapana: 6:31–10:22 AM. Times are for Amritsar’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Amritsar

CityGhatasthapanavs Amritsar
Amritsar6:31–10:22 AM—
Jammu 122 km6:31–10:22 AMsame
Ludhiana 124 km6:26–10:18 AM5 min earlier
Chandigarh 207 km6:22–10:14 AM9 min earlier
Shimla 226 km6:21–10:12 AM10 min earlier
Dehradun 335 km6:17–10:09 AM14 min earlier
Haridwar 366 km6:16–10:08 AM15 min earlier
Rishikesh 367 km6:16–10:08 AM15 min earlier
Meerut 401 km6:18–10:10 AM13 min earlier
New Delhi 404 km6:19–10:12 AM12 min earlier
Gurugram 409 km6:20–10:12 AM11 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 Amritsar

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Amritsar?

In Amritsar, ghatasthapana is at 6:31–10:22 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Amritsar?

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 Amritsar different from Delhi?

Yes. In Amritsar ghatasthapana is at 6:31–10:22 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (12 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 Amritsar (31.63° N, 74.87° 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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