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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Rishikesh: 6:16–10:08 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

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
Image: made with AI

Ghatasthapana muhurat

GhatasthapanaDuring Pratipada, first third of the day
6:16–10:08 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:40 AM–12:27 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 Rishikesh, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Rishikesh. Ghatasthapana: 6:16–10:08 AM. Times are for Rishikesh’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Rishikesh

CityGhatasthapanavs Rishikesh
Rishikesh6:16–10:08 AM—
Haridwar 19 km6:16–10:08 AMsame
Dehradun 34 km6:17–10:09 AM1 min later
Meerut 134 km6:18–10:10 AM2 min later
Shimla 154 km6:21–10:12 AM5 min later
Chandigarh 160 km6:22–10:14 AM6 min later
Ghaziabad 176 km6:19–10:11 AM3 min later
Noida 192 km6:19–10:11 AM3 min later
New Delhi 193 km6:19–10:12 AM3 min later
Faridabad 208 km6:19–10:11 AM3 min later
Gurugram 217 km6:20–10:12 AM4 min later

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 Rishikesh

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Rishikesh?

In Rishikesh, ghatasthapana is at 6:16–10:08 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Rishikesh?

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 Rishikesh different from Delhi?

Yes. In Rishikesh ghatasthapana is at 6:16–10:08 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (3 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 Rishikesh (30.09° N, 78.27° 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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