Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Kochi. Ghatasthapana: 6:13–10:12 AM. Times are for Kochi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kochi
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Kochi |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 6:13–10:12 AM | — |
| Coimbatore 142 km | 6:11–10:10 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Thiruvananthapuram 173 km | 6:10–10:09 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Madurai 203 km | 6:06–10:05 AM | 7 min earlier |
| Mysuru 266 km | 6:13–10:11 AM | same |
| Bengaluru 368 km | 6:09–10:07 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Tirupati 535 km | 6:03–10:00 AM | 10 min earlier |
| Chennai 559 km | 5:59–9:57 AM | 14 min earlier |
| Panaji 672 km | 6:26–10:23 AM | 13 min later |
| Hyderabad 863 km | 6:08–10:05 AM | 5 min earlier |
| Pune 990 km | 6:27–10:23 AM | 14 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 Kochi?
In Kochi, ghatasthapana is at 6:13–10:12 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Kochi?
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 Kochi different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kochi ghatasthapana is at 6:13–10:12 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (6 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 Kochi (9.93° N, 76.27° 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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