Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Ayodhya. Ghatasthapana: 5:58–9:51 AM. Times are for Ayodhya’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ayodhya
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Ayodhya |
|---|---|---|
| Ayodhya | 5:58–9:51 AM | — |
| Gorakhpur 117 km | 5:54–9:47 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Lucknow 125 km | 6:03–9:56 AM | 5 min later |
| Prayagraj 155 km | 5:59–9:53 AM | 1 min later |
| Varanasi 181 km | 5:54–9:48 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Kanpur 190 km | 6:06–9:59 AM | 8 min later |
| Patna 322 km | 5:46–9:39 AM | 12 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 324 km | 5:45–9:39 AM | 13 min earlier |
| Bareilly 324 km | 6:10–10:03 AM | 12 min later |
| Gaya 358 km | 5:46–9:40 AM | 12 min earlier |
| Darbhanga 374 km | 5:43–9:36 AM | 15 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 Ayodhya?
In Ayodhya, ghatasthapana is at 5:58–9:51 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Ayodhya?
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 Ayodhya different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ayodhya ghatasthapana is at 5:58–9:51 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (21 min later 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 Ayodhya (26.79° N, 82.20° 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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