Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Nagpur. Ghatasthapana: 6:08–10:03 AM. Times are for Nagpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Nagpur
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Nagpur |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | 6:08–10:03 AM | — |
| Jabalpur 245 km | 6:05–10:00 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Raipur 264 km | 5:58–9:53 AM | 10 min earlier |
| Bhopal 292 km | 6:16–10:10 AM | 8 min later |
| Indore 376 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 14 min later |
| Ujjain 408 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 14 min later |
| Hyderabad 423 km | 6:08–10:05 AM | same |
| Prayagraj 554 km | 5:59–9:53 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Kota 560 km | 6:23–10:16 AM | 15 min later |
| Nashik 566 km | 6:28–10:24 AM | 20 min later |
| Gwalior 572 km | 6:14–10:07 AM | 6 min later |
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 Nagpur?
In Nagpur, ghatasthapana is at 6:08–10:03 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Nagpur?
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 Nagpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Nagpur ghatasthapana is at 6:08–10:03 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (11 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 Nagpur (21.15° N, 79.09° 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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