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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Pune: 6:27–10:23 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Pune, Maharashtra

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
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Ghatasthapana muhurat

GhatasthapanaDuring Pratipada, first third of the day
6:27–10:23 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:58 AM–12:45 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 Pune, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Pune. Ghatasthapana: 6:27–10:23 AM. Times are for Pune’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Pune

CityGhatasthapanavs Pune
Pune6:27–10:23 AM—
Mumbai 120 km6:31–10:27 AM4 min later
Nashik 164 km6:28–10:24 AM1 min later
Surat 314 km6:33–10:28 AM6 min later
Panaji 337 km6:26–10:23 AM1 min earlier
Vadodara 427 km6:32–10:27 AM5 min later
Hyderabad 506 km6:08–10:05 AM19 min earlier
Indore 511 km6:22–10:16 AM5 min earlier
Ahmedabad 518 km6:35–10:29 AM8 min later
Rajkot 528 km6:42–10:36 AM15 min later
Ujjain 555 km6:22–10:16 AM5 min earlier

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 Pune

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Pune?

In Pune, ghatasthapana is at 6:27–10:23 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Pune?

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 Pune different from Delhi?

Yes. In Pune ghatasthapana is at 6:27–10:23 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (8 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 Pune (18.52° N, 73.86° 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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