Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Raipur. Ghatasthapana: 5:58–9:53 AM. Times are for Raipur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Raipur
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Raipur |
|---|---|---|
| Raipur | 5:58–9:53 AM | — |
| Nagpur 264 km | 6:08–10:03 AM | 10 min later |
| Jabalpur 273 km | 6:05–10:00 AM | 7 min later |
| Visakhapatnam 430 km | 5:49–9:46 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Ranchi 444 km | 5:44–9:38 AM | 14 min earlier |
| Bhubaneswar 449 km | 5:40–9:36 AM | 18 min earlier |
| Puri 466 km | 5:40–9:36 AM | 18 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 466 km | 5:59–9:53 AM | 1 min later |
| Varanasi 473 km | 5:54–9:48 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Bhopal 488 km | 6:16–10:10 AM | 18 min later |
| Jamshedpur 502 km | 5:40–9:35 AM | 18 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 Raipur?
In Raipur, ghatasthapana is at 5:58–9:53 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Raipur?
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 Raipur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Raipur ghatasthapana is at 5:58–9:53 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (21 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 Raipur (21.25° N, 81.63° 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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