Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Indore. Ghatasthapana: 6:22–10:16 AM. Times are for Indore’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Indore
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Indore |
|---|---|---|
| Indore | 6:22–10:16 AM | — |
| Ujjain 51 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | same |
| Bhopal 170 km | 6:16–10:10 AM | 6 min earlier |
| Kota 277 km | 6:23–10:16 AM | 1 min later |
| Vadodara 279 km | 6:32–10:27 AM | 10 min later |
| Udaipur 301 km | 6:31–10:25 AM | 9 min later |
| Ahmedabad 338 km | 6:35–10:29 AM | 13 min later |
| Surat 357 km | 6:33–10:28 AM | 11 min later |
| Nashik 371 km | 6:28–10:24 AM | 6 min later |
| Nagpur 376 km | 6:08–10:03 AM | 14 min earlier |
| Jabalpur 426 km | 6:05–10:00 AM | 17 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 Indore?
In Indore, ghatasthapana is at 6:22–10:16 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Indore?
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 Indore different from Delhi?
Yes. In Indore ghatasthapana is at 6:22–10:16 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (3 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 Indore (22.72° N, 75.86° 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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