Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Dhanbad. Ghatasthapana: 5:40–9:34 AM. Times are for Dhanbad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Dhanbad
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Dhanbad |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanbad | 5:40–9:34 AM | — |
| Jamshedpur 113 km | 5:40–9:35 AM | same |
| Ranchi 125 km | 5:44–9:38 AM | 4 min later |
| Bhagalpur 170 km | 5:38–9:32 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Gaya 182 km | 5:46–9:40 AM | 6 min later |
| Patna 239 km | 5:46–9:39 AM | 6 min later |
| Kolkata 240 km | 5:31–9:26 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Darbhanga 268 km | 5:43–9:36 AM | 3 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 280 km | 5:45–9:39 AM | 5 min later |
| Siliguri 381 km | 5:34–9:27 AM | 6 min earlier |
| Varanasi 388 km | 5:54–9:48 AM | 14 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 Dhanbad?
In Dhanbad, ghatasthapana is at 5:40–9:34 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Dhanbad?
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 Dhanbad different from Delhi?
Yes. In Dhanbad ghatasthapana is at 5:40–9:34 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (39 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 Dhanbad (23.80° N, 86.43° 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
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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