Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Nashik. Ghatasthapana: 6:28–10:24 AM. Times are for Nashik’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Nashik
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Nashik |
|---|---|---|
| Nashik | 6:28–10:24 AM | — |
| Mumbai 140 km | 6:31–10:27 AM | 3 min later |
| Surat 164 km | 6:33–10:28 AM | 5 min later |
| Pune 164 km | 6:27–10:23 AM | 1 min earlier |
| Vadodara 264 km | 6:32–10:27 AM | 4 min later |
| Ahmedabad 359 km | 6:35–10:29 AM | 7 min later |
| Indore 371 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 6 min earlier |
| Rajkot 402 km | 6:42–10:36 AM | 14 min later |
| Ujjain 409 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 6 min earlier |
| Panaji 501 km | 6:26–10:23 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Udaipur 510 km | 6:31–10:25 AM | 3 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 Nashik?
In Nashik, ghatasthapana is at 6:28–10:24 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Nashik?
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 Nashik different from Delhi?
Yes. In Nashik ghatasthapana is at 6:28–10:24 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (9 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 Nashik (20.00° N, 73.79° 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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