Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Rajkot. Ghatasthapana: 6:42–10:36 AM. Times are for Rajkot’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Rajkot
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Rajkot |
|---|---|---|
| Rajkot | 6:42–10:36 AM | — |
| Ahmedabad 198 km | 6:35–10:29 AM | 7 min earlier |
| Surat 245 km | 6:33–10:28 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Vadodara 245 km | 6:32–10:27 AM | 10 min earlier |
| Udaipur 390 km | 6:31–10:25 AM | 11 min earlier |
| Nashik 402 km | 6:28–10:24 AM | 14 min earlier |
| Mumbai 419 km | 6:31–10:27 AM | 11 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 492 km | 6:35–10:28 AM | 7 min earlier |
| Ujjain 520 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 20 min earlier |
| Indore 521 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 20 min earlier |
| Pune 528 km | 6:27–10:23 AM | 15 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 Rajkot?
In Rajkot, ghatasthapana is at 6:42–10:36 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Rajkot?
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 Rajkot different from Delhi?
Yes. In Rajkot ghatasthapana is at 6:42–10:36 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (23 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 Rajkot (22.30° N, 70.80° 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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