Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Faridabad. Ghatasthapana: 6:19–10:11 AM. Times are for Faridabad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Faridabad
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Faridabad |
|---|---|---|
| Faridabad | 6:19–10:11 AM | — |
| Noida 16 km | 6:19–10:11 AM | same |
| New Delhi 25 km | 6:19–10:12 AM | same |
| Gurugram 29 km | 6:20–10:12 AM | 1 min later |
| Ghaziabad 32 km | 6:19–10:11 AM | same |
| Meerut 74 km | 6:18–10:10 AM | 1 min earlier |
| Mathura 108 km | 6:17–10:10 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Agra 153 km | 6:15–10:08 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Haridwar 190 km | 6:16–10:08 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Bareilly 207 km | 6:10–10:03 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 208 km | 6:16–10:08 AM | 3 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 Faridabad?
In Faridabad, ghatasthapana is at 6:19–10:11 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Faridabad?
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 Faridabad different from Delhi?
Yes. In Faridabad ghatasthapana is at 6:19–10:11 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (same 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 Faridabad (28.41° N, 77.32° 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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