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

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

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
6:11–10:10 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:45 AM–12:33 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 Coimbatore, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

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

In cities near Coimbatore

CityGhatasthapanavs Coimbatore
Coimbatore6:11–10:10 AM—
Kochi 142 km6:13–10:12 AM2 min later
Mysuru 146 km6:13–10:11 AM2 min later
Madurai 176 km6:06–10:05 AM5 min earlier
Bengaluru 228 km6:09–10:07 AM2 min earlier
Thiruvananthapuram 277 km6:10–10:09 AM1 min earlier
Tirupati 395 km6:03–10:00 AM8 min earlier
Chennai 427 km5:59–9:57 AM12 min earlier
Panaji 602 km6:26–10:23 AM15 min later
Hyderabad 727 km6:08–10:05 AM3 min earlier
Pune 898 km6:27–10:23 AM16 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 Coimbatore?

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

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Coimbatore?

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 Coimbatore different from Delhi?

Yes. In Coimbatore ghatasthapana is at 6:11–10:10 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (8 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 Coimbatore (11.02° N, 76.96° 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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