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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Kanpur: 6:06–9:59 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

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
6:06–9:59 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:32 AM–12:19 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 Kanpur, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Kanpur. Ghatasthapana: 6:06–9:59 AM. Times are for Kanpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Kanpur

CityGhatasthapanavs Kanpur
Kanpur6:06–9:59 AM—
Lucknow 75 km6:03–9:56 AM3 min earlier
Prayagraj 189 km5:59–9:53 AM7 min earlier
Ayodhya 190 km5:58–9:51 AM8 min earlier
Gwalior 216 km6:14–10:07 AM8 min later
Bareilly 231 km6:10–10:03 AM4 min later
Agra 244 km6:15–10:08 AM9 min later
Mathura 288 km6:17–10:10 AM11 min later
Varanasi 293 km5:54–9:48 AM12 min earlier
Gorakhpur 304 km5:54–9:47 AM12 min earlier
Jabalpur 365 km6:05–10:00 AM1 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 Kanpur

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Kanpur?

In Kanpur, ghatasthapana is at 6:06–9:59 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Kanpur?

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 Kanpur different from Delhi?

Yes. In Kanpur ghatasthapana is at 6:06–9:59 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (13 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 Kanpur (26.45° N, 80.33° 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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