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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Kota: 6:23–10:16 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Kota, Rajasthan

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
6:23–10:16 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:50 AM–12:37 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 Kota, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Kota. Ghatasthapana: 6:23–10:16 AM. Times are for Kota’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Kota

CityGhatasthapanavs Kota
Kota6:23–10:16 AM—
Ajmer 184 km6:28–10:22 AM5 min later
Jaipur 189 km6:24–10:17 AM1 min later
Ujjain 227 km6:22–10:16 AM1 min earlier
Udaipur 228 km6:31–10:25 AM8 min later
Gwalior 258 km6:14–10:07 AM9 min earlier
Bhopal 268 km6:16–10:10 AM7 min earlier
Indore 277 km6:22–10:16 AM1 min earlier
Agra 306 km6:15–10:08 AM8 min earlier
Jodhpur 307 km6:35–10:28 AM12 min later
Mathura 311 km6:17–10:10 AM6 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 Kota

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Kota?

In Kota, ghatasthapana is at 6:23–10:16 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Kota?

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 Kota different from Delhi?

Yes. In Kota ghatasthapana is at 6:23–10:16 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (4 min earlier 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 Kota (25.21° N, 75.86° 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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