Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Panaji. Ghatasthapana: 6:26–10:23 AM. Times are for Panaji’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Panaji
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Panaji |
|---|---|---|
| Panaji | 6:26–10:23 AM | — |
| Pune 337 km | 6:27–10:23 AM | 1 min later |
| Mumbai 411 km | 6:31–10:27 AM | 5 min later |
| Mysuru 467 km | 6:13–10:11 AM | 13 min earlier |
| Bengaluru 493 km | 6:09–10:07 AM | 17 min earlier |
| Nashik 501 km | 6:28–10:24 AM | 2 min later |
| Hyderabad 540 km | 6:08–10:05 AM | 18 min earlier |
| Coimbatore 602 km | 6:11–10:10 AM | 15 min earlier |
| Tirupati 636 km | 6:03–10:00 AM | 23 min earlier |
| Surat 640 km | 6:33–10:28 AM | 7 min later |
| Kochi 672 km | 6:13–10:12 AM | 13 min earlier |
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 Panaji?
In Panaji, ghatasthapana is at 6:26–10:23 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Panaji?
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 Panaji different from Delhi?
Yes. In Panaji ghatasthapana is at 6:26–10:23 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (7 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 Panaji (15.49° N, 73.83° 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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