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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Muzaffarpur: 5:45–9:39 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Muzaffarpur, Bihar

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
Image: made with AI

Ghatasthapana muhurat

GhatasthapanaDuring Pratipada, first third of the day
5:45–9:39 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:12–11:58 AM
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 Muzaffarpur, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Muzaffarpur. Ghatasthapana: 5:45–9:39 AM. Times are for Muzaffarpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Muzaffarpur

CityGhatasthapanavs Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur5:45–9:39 AM—
Darbhanga 53 km5:43–9:36 AM2 min earlier
Patna 63 km5:46–9:39 AM1 min later
Gaya 152 km5:46–9:40 AM1 min later
Bhagalpur 189 km5:38–9:32 AM7 min earlier
Gorakhpur 211 km5:54–9:47 AM9 min later
Varanasi 256 km5:54–9:48 AM9 min later
Dhanbad 280 km5:40–9:34 AM5 min earlier
Ranchi 309 km5:44–9:38 AM1 min earlier
Siliguri 309 km5:34–9:27 AM11 min earlier
Ayodhya 324 km5:58–9:51 AM13 min later

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 Muzaffarpur

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Muzaffarpur?

In Muzaffarpur, ghatasthapana is at 5:45–9:39 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Muzaffarpur?

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 Muzaffarpur different from Delhi?

Yes. In Muzaffarpur ghatasthapana is at 5:45–9:39 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (34 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 Muzaffarpur (26.12° N, 85.36° 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

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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