Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Puri. Ghatasthapana: 5:40–9:36 AM. Times are for Puri’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Puri
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Puri |
|---|---|---|
| Puri | 5:40–9:36 AM | — |
| Bhubaneswar 54 km | 5:40–9:36 AM | same |
| Jamshedpur 335 km | 5:40–9:35 AM | same |
| Visakhapatnam 363 km | 5:49–9:46 AM | 9 min later |
| Ranchi 396 km | 5:44–9:38 AM | 4 min later |
| Kolkata 404 km | 5:31–9:26 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 447 km | 5:40–9:34 AM | same |
| Raipur 466 km | 5:58–9:53 AM | 18 min later |
| Gaya 560 km | 5:46–9:40 AM | 6 min later |
| Bhagalpur 615 km | 5:38–9:32 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Patna 647 km | 5:46–9:39 AM | 6 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 Puri?
In Puri, ghatasthapana is at 5:40–9:36 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Puri?
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 Puri different from Delhi?
Yes. In Puri ghatasthapana is at 5:40–9:36 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (39 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 Puri (19.81° N, 85.83° 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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