Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Jamshedpur. Ghatasthapana: 5:40–9:35 AM. Times are for Jamshedpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Jamshedpur
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Jamshedpur |
|---|---|---|
| Jamshedpur | 5:40–9:35 AM | — |
| Ranchi 109 km | 5:44–9:38 AM | 4 min later |
| Dhanbad 113 km | 5:40–9:34 AM | same |
| Kolkata 223 km | 5:31–9:26 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Gaya 253 km | 5:46–9:40 AM | 6 min later |
| Bhubaneswar 282 km | 5:40–9:36 AM | same |
| Bhagalpur 282 km | 5:38–9:32 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Patna 328 km | 5:46–9:39 AM | 6 min later |
| Puri 335 km | 5:40–9:36 AM | same |
| Darbhanga 374 km | 5:43–9:36 AM | 3 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 378 km | 5:45–9:39 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 Jamshedpur?
In Jamshedpur, ghatasthapana is at 5:40–9:35 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Jamshedpur?
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 Jamshedpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Jamshedpur ghatasthapana is at 5:40–9:35 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (39 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 Jamshedpur (22.80° N, 86.20° 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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