Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Jabalpur. Ghatasthapana: 6:05–10:00 AM. Times are for Jabalpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Jabalpur
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Jabalpur |
|---|---|---|
| Jabalpur | 6:05–10:00 AM | — |
| Nagpur 245 km | 6:08–10:03 AM | 3 min later |
| Bhopal 263 km | 6:16–10:10 AM | 11 min later |
| Raipur 273 km | 5:58–9:53 AM | 7 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 314 km | 5:59–9:53 AM | 6 min earlier |
| Kanpur 365 km | 6:06–9:59 AM | 1 min later |
| Gwalior 384 km | 6:14–10:07 AM | 9 min later |
| Varanasi 385 km | 5:54–9:48 AM | 11 min earlier |
| Lucknow 419 km | 6:03–9:56 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Indore 426 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 17 min later |
| Ujjain 429 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 17 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 Jabalpur?
In Jabalpur, ghatasthapana is at 6:05–10:00 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Jabalpur?
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 Jabalpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Jabalpur ghatasthapana is at 6:05–10:00 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (14 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 Jabalpur (23.18° N, 79.99° 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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