Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Ranchi. Ghatasthapana: 5:44–9:38 AM. Times are for Ranchi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ranchi
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Ranchi |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 5:44–9:38 AM | — |
| Jamshedpur 109 km | 5:40–9:35 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 125 km | 5:40–9:34 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Gaya 164 km | 5:46–9:40 AM | 2 min later |
| Patna 251 km | 5:46–9:39 AM | 2 min later |
| Bhagalpur 271 km | 5:38–9:32 AM | 6 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 309 km | 5:45–9:39 AM | 1 min later |
| Darbhanga 318 km | 5:43–9:36 AM | 1 min earlier |
| Varanasi 323 km | 5:54–9:48 AM | 10 min later |
| Kolkata 324 km | 5:31–9:26 AM | 13 min earlier |
| Bhubaneswar 343 km | 5:40–9:36 AM | 4 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 Ranchi?
In Ranchi, ghatasthapana is at 5:44–9:38 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Ranchi?
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 Ranchi different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ranchi ghatasthapana is at 5:44–9:38 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (35 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 Ranchi (23.34° N, 85.31° 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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