Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Patna. Ghatasthapana: 5:46–9:39 AM. Times are for Patna’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Patna
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Patna |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | 5:46–9:39 AM | — |
| Muzaffarpur 63 km | 5:45–9:39 AM | 1 min earlier |
| Gaya 90 km | 5:46–9:40 AM | same |
| Darbhanga 98 km | 5:43–9:36 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Bhagalpur 190 km | 5:38–9:32 AM | 8 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 219 km | 5:54–9:47 AM | 8 min later |
| Varanasi 219 km | 5:54–9:48 AM | 8 min later |
| Dhanbad 239 km | 5:40–9:34 AM | 6 min earlier |
| Ranchi 251 km | 5:44–9:38 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Ayodhya 322 km | 5:58–9:51 AM | 12 min later |
| Jamshedpur 328 km | 5:40–9:35 AM | 6 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 Patna?
In Patna, ghatasthapana is at 5:46–9:39 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Patna?
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 Patna different from Delhi?
Yes. In Patna ghatasthapana is at 5:46–9:39 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (33 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 Patna (25.59° N, 85.14° 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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