Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Gorakhpur. Ghatasthapana: 5:54–9:47 AM. Times are for Gorakhpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Gorakhpur
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Gorakhpur |
|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur | 5:54–9:47 AM | — |
| Ayodhya 117 km | 5:58–9:51 AM | 4 min later |
| Varanasi 165 km | 5:54–9:48 AM | same |
| Muzaffarpur 211 km | 5:45–9:39 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 212 km | 5:59–9:53 AM | 5 min later |
| Patna 219 km | 5:46–9:39 AM | 8 min earlier |
| Lucknow 241 km | 6:03–9:56 AM | 9 min later |
| Darbhanga 260 km | 5:43–9:36 AM | 11 min earlier |
| Gaya 273 km | 5:46–9:40 AM | 8 min earlier |
| Kanpur 304 km | 6:06–9:59 AM | 12 min later |
| Bhagalpur 398 km | 5:38–9:32 AM | 16 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 Gorakhpur?
In Gorakhpur, ghatasthapana is at 5:54–9:47 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Gorakhpur?
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 Gorakhpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Gorakhpur ghatasthapana is at 5:54–9:47 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (25 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 Gorakhpur (26.76° N, 83.37° 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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