Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Ghaziabad. Ghatasthapana: 6:19–10:11 AM. Times are for Ghaziabad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ghaziabad
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Ghaziabad |
|---|---|---|
| Ghaziabad | 6:19–10:11 AM | — |
| Noida 16 km | 6:19–10:11 AM | same |
| New Delhi 25 km | 6:19–10:12 AM | same |
| Faridabad 32 km | 6:19–10:11 AM | same |
| Meerut 43 km | 6:18–10:10 AM | 1 min earlier |
| Gurugram 48 km | 6:20–10:12 AM | 1 min later |
| Mathura 133 km | 6:17–10:10 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Haridwar 158 km | 6:16–10:08 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Agra 175 km | 6:15–10:08 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 176 km | 6:16–10:08 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Dehradun 192 km | 6:17–10:09 AM | 2 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 Ghaziabad?
In Ghaziabad, ghatasthapana is at 6:19–10:11 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Ghaziabad?
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 Ghaziabad different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad (28.67° N, 77.45° 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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