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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Mathura: 6:17–10:10 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Mathura, 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
6:17–10:10 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:43 AM–12:29 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 Mathura, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Mathura. Ghatasthapana: 6:17–10:10 AM. Times are for Mathura’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Mathura

CityGhatasthapanavs Mathura
Mathura6:17–10:10 AM—
Agra 48 km6:15–10:08 AM2 min earlier
Faridabad 108 km6:19–10:11 AM2 min later
Noida 119 km6:19–10:11 AM2 min later
Gurugram 125 km6:20–10:12 AM3 min later
Ghaziabad 133 km6:19–10:11 AM2 min later
New Delhi 133 km6:19–10:12 AM2 min later
Gwalior 150 km6:14–10:07 AM3 min earlier
Meerut 166 km6:18–10:10 AM1 min later
Jaipur 197 km6:24–10:17 AM7 min later
Bareilly 198 km6:10–10:03 AM7 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 Mathura

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Mathura?

In Mathura, ghatasthapana is at 6:17–10:10 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Mathura?

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 Mathura different from Delhi?

Yes. In Mathura ghatasthapana is at 6:17–10:10 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (2 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 Mathura (27.49° N, 77.67° 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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