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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Prayagraj: 5:59–9:53 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

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
5:59–9:53 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:26 AM–12:13 PM
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 Prayagraj, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Prayagraj. Ghatasthapana: 5:59–9:53 AM. Times are for Prayagraj’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Prayagraj

CityGhatasthapanavs Prayagraj
Prayagraj5:59–9:53 AM—
Varanasi 114 km5:54–9:48 AM5 min earlier
Ayodhya 155 km5:58–9:51 AM1 min earlier
Lucknow 181 km6:03–9:56 AM4 min later
Kanpur 189 km6:06–9:59 AM7 min later
Gorakhpur 212 km5:54–9:47 AM5 min earlier
Jabalpur 314 km6:05–10:00 AM6 min later
Gaya 326 km5:46–9:40 AM13 min earlier
Patna 331 km5:46–9:39 AM13 min earlier
Muzaffarpur 360 km5:45–9:39 AM14 min earlier
Gwalior 377 km6:14–10:07 AM15 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 Prayagraj

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Prayagraj?

In Prayagraj, ghatasthapana is at 5:59–9:53 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Prayagraj?

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 Prayagraj different from Delhi?

Yes. In Prayagraj ghatasthapana is at 5:59–9:53 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (20 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 Prayagraj (25.44° N, 81.85° 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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