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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Gurugram (Gurgaon): 6:20–10:12 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Gurugram, Haryana

In 4 days
Ghatasthapana: a copper kalash with mango leaves and a coconut wrapped in red cloth over sprouted barley, a lit diya, and behind it a Durga murti in a red chunri
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Ghatasthapana muhurat

GhatasthapanaDuring Pratipada, first third of the day
6:20–10:12 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:45 AM–12:32 PM
Pratipada tithi
until 9:32 PM

This year Chitra nakshatra and Vaidhriti yoga run through the whole Ghatasthapana window. It is advised to avoid them, but Ghatasthapana is not forbidden during them.

For Gurugram, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Gurugram. Ghatasthapana: 6:20–10:12 AM. Times are for Gurugram’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Gurugram

CityGhatasthapanavs Gurugram
Gurugram6:20–10:12 AM—
New Delhi 25 km6:19–10:12 AM1 min earlier
Faridabad 29 km6:19–10:11 AM1 min earlier
Noida 37 km6:19–10:11 AM1 min earlier
Ghaziabad 48 km6:19–10:11 AM1 min earlier
Meerut 88 km6:18–10:10 AM2 min earlier
Mathura 125 km6:17–10:10 AM3 min earlier
Agra 172 km6:15–10:08 AM5 min earlier
Haridwar 199 km6:16–10:08 AM4 min earlier
Jaipur 211 km6:24–10:17 AM4 min later
Rishikesh 217 km6:16–10:08 AM4 min earlier

Sharad Navratri: puja, story and rules

The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Sharad Navratri page.

Read about Sharad NavratriPanchang for 11 OctoberToday’s panchang for Gurugram

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Gurugram?

In Gurugram, ghatasthapana is at 6:20–10:12 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Gurugram?

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 Gurugram different from Delhi?

Yes. In Gurugram ghatasthapana is at 6:20–10:12 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (1 min earlier 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 Gurugram (28.46° N, 77.03° 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

Times for all 66 cities

Sources

  1. Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
  2. Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026

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