Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Hyderabad. Ghatasthapana: 6:08–10:05 AM. Times are for Hyderabad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Hyderabad
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 6:08–10:05 AM | — |
| Nagpur 423 km | 6:08–10:03 AM | same |
| Tirupati 429 km | 6:03–10:00 AM | 5 min earlier |
| Bengaluru 500 km | 6:09–10:07 AM | 1 min later |
| Visakhapatnam 503 km | 5:49–9:46 AM | 19 min earlier |
| Pune 506 km | 6:27–10:23 AM | 19 min later |
| Chennai 515 km | 5:59–9:57 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Panaji 540 km | 6:26–10:23 AM | 18 min later |
| Raipur 542 km | 5:58–9:53 AM | 10 min earlier |
| Nashik 574 km | 6:28–10:24 AM | 20 min later |
| Mysuru 600 km | 6:13–10:11 AM | 5 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 Hyderabad?
In Hyderabad, ghatasthapana is at 6:08–10:05 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Hyderabad?
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 Hyderabad different from Delhi?
Yes. In Hyderabad ghatasthapana is at 6:08–10:05 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (11 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 Hyderabad (17.39° N, 78.49° 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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