Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Mumbai. Ghatasthapana: 6:31–10:27 AM. Times are for Mumbai’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Mumbai
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 6:31–10:27 AM | — |
| Pune 120 km | 6:27–10:23 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Nashik 140 km | 6:28–10:24 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Surat 233 km | 6:33–10:28 AM | 2 min later |
| Vadodara 361 km | 6:32–10:27 AM | 1 min later |
| Panaji 411 km | 6:26–10:23 AM | 5 min earlier |
| Rajkot 419 km | 6:42–10:36 AM | 11 min later |
| Ahmedabad 440 km | 6:35–10:29 AM | 4 min later |
| Indore 510 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Ujjain 547 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Udaipur 619 km | 6:31–10:25 AM | same |
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 Mumbai?
In Mumbai, ghatasthapana is at 6:31–10:27 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Mumbai?
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 Mumbai different from Delhi?
Yes. In Mumbai ghatasthapana is at 6:31–10:27 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (12 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 Mumbai (19.08° N, 72.88° 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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