Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Kolkata. Ghatasthapana: 5:31–9:26 AM. Times are for Kolkata’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kolkata
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 5:31–9:26 AM | — |
| Jamshedpur 223 km | 5:40–9:35 AM | 9 min later |
| Dhanbad 240 km | 5:40–9:34 AM | 9 min later |
| Ranchi 324 km | 5:44–9:38 AM | 13 min later |
| Bhagalpur 328 km | 5:38–9:32 AM | 7 min later |
| Bhubaneswar 365 km | 5:40–9:36 AM | 9 min later |
| Puri 404 km | 5:40–9:36 AM | 9 min later |
| Gaya 422 km | 5:46–9:40 AM | 15 min later |
| Siliguri 462 km | 5:34–9:27 AM | 3 min later |
| Patna 469 km | 5:46–9:39 AM | 15 min later |
| Darbhanga 470 km | 5:43–9:36 AM | 12 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 Kolkata?
In Kolkata, ghatasthapana is at 5:31–9:26 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Kolkata?
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 Kolkata different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kolkata ghatasthapana is at 5:31–9:26 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (48 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 Kolkata (22.57° N, 88.36° 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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