Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Bareilly: 6:10–10:03 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

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
6:10–10:03 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:36 AM–12:22 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 Bareilly, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Bareilly. Ghatasthapana: 6:10–10:03 AM. Times are for Bareilly’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Bareilly

CityGhatasthapanavs Bareilly
Bareilly6:10–10:03 AM—
Meerut 182 km6:18–10:10 AM8 min later
Agra 193 km6:15–10:08 AM5 min later
Ghaziabad 196 km6:19–10:11 AM9 min later
Mathura 198 km6:17–10:10 AM7 min later
Noida 200 km6:19–10:11 AM9 min later
Faridabad 207 km6:19–10:11 AM9 min later
Haridwar 214 km6:16–10:08 AM6 min later
New Delhi 219 km6:19–10:12 AM9 min later
Rishikesh 222 km6:16–10:08 AM6 min later
Lucknow 226 km6:03–9:56 AM7 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 Bareilly?

In Bareilly, ghatasthapana is at 6:10–10:03 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Bareilly?

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 Bareilly different from Delhi?

Yes. In Bareilly ghatasthapana is at 6:10–10:03 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (9 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 Bareilly (28.37° N, 79.43° 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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