Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Shimla. Ghatasthapana: 6:21–10:12 AM. Times are for Shimla’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Shimla
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Shimla |
|---|---|---|
| Shimla | 6:21–10:12 AM | — |
| Chandigarh 56 km | 6:22–10:14 AM | 1 min later |
| Dehradun 120 km | 6:17–10:09 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Ludhiana 127 km | 6:26–10:18 AM | 5 min later |
| Rishikesh 154 km | 6:16–10:08 AM | 5 min earlier |
| Haridwar 160 km | 6:16–10:08 AM | 5 min earlier |
| Amritsar 226 km | 6:31–10:22 AM | 10 min later |
| Meerut 241 km | 6:18–10:10 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Ghaziabad 272 km | 6:19–10:11 AM | 2 min earlier |
| New Delhi 277 km | 6:19–10:12 AM | 2 min earlier |
| Jammu 283 km | 6:31–10:22 AM | 10 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 Shimla?
In Shimla, ghatasthapana is at 6:21–10:12 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Shimla?
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 Shimla different from Delhi?
Yes. In Shimla ghatasthapana is at 6:21–10:12 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (2 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 Shimla (31.10° N, 77.17° 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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