Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Gaya. Ghatasthapana: 5:46–9:40 AM. Times are for Gaya’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Gaya
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Gaya |
|---|---|---|
| Gaya | 5:46–9:40 AM | — |
| Patna 90 km | 5:46–9:39 AM | same |
| Muzaffarpur 152 km | 5:45–9:39 AM | 1 min earlier |
| Ranchi 164 km | 5:44–9:38 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Darbhanga 176 km | 5:43–9:36 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 182 km | 5:40–9:34 AM | 6 min earlier |
| Bhagalpur 206 km | 5:38–9:32 AM | 8 min earlier |
| Varanasi 212 km | 5:54–9:48 AM | 8 min later |
| Jamshedpur 253 km | 5:40–9:35 AM | 6 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 273 km | 5:54–9:47 AM | 8 min later |
| Prayagraj 326 km | 5:59–9:53 AM | 13 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 Gaya?
In Gaya, ghatasthapana is at 5:46–9:40 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Gaya?
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 Gaya different from Delhi?
Yes. In Gaya ghatasthapana is at 5:46–9:40 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (33 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 Gaya (24.79° N, 85.00° 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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