Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Bengaluru. Ghatasthapana: 6:09–10:07 AM. Times are for Bengaluru’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Bengaluru
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Bengaluru |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 6:09–10:07 AM | — |
| Mysuru 128 km | 6:13–10:11 AM | 4 min later |
| Tirupati 211 km | 6:03–10:00 AM | 6 min earlier |
| Coimbatore 228 km | 6:11–10:10 AM | 2 min later |
| Chennai 290 km | 5:59–9:57 AM | 10 min earlier |
| Madurai 344 km | 6:06–10:05 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Kochi 368 km | 6:13–10:12 AM | 4 min later |
| Panaji 493 km | 6:26–10:23 AM | 17 min later |
| Thiruvananthapuram 500 km | 6:10–10:09 AM | 1 min later |
| Hyderabad 500 km | 6:08–10:05 AM | 1 min earlier |
| Pune 735 km | 6:27–10:23 AM | 18 min later |
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 Bengaluru?
In Bengaluru, ghatasthapana is at 6:09–10:07 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Bengaluru?
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 Bengaluru different from Delhi?
Yes. In Bengaluru ghatasthapana is at 6:09–10:07 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (10 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 Bengaluru (12.97° N, 77.59° 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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