Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Ludhiana. Ghatasthapana: 6:26–10:18 AM. Times are for Ludhiana’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ludhiana
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Ludhiana |
|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana | 6:26–10:18 AM | — |
| Chandigarh 90 km | 6:22–10:14 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Amritsar 124 km | 6:31–10:22 AM | 5 min later |
| Shimla 127 km | 6:21–10:12 AM | 5 min earlier |
| Dehradun 218 km | 6:17–10:09 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Jammu 224 km | 6:31–10:22 AM | 5 min later |
| Haridwar 245 km | 6:16–10:08 AM | 10 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 248 km | 6:16–10:08 AM | 10 min earlier |
| Meerut 278 km | 6:18–10:10 AM | 8 min earlier |
| New Delhi 286 km | 6:19–10:12 AM | 7 min earlier |
| Ghaziabad 292 km | 6:19–10:11 AM | 7 min earlier |
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 Ludhiana?
In Ludhiana, ghatasthapana is at 6:26–10:18 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Ludhiana?
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 Ludhiana different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ludhiana ghatasthapana is at 6:26–10:18 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (7 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 Ludhiana (30.90° 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
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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