Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Siliguri. Ghatasthapana: 5:34–9:27 AM. Times are for Siliguri’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Siliguri
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Siliguri |
|---|---|---|
| Siliguri | 5:34–9:27 AM | — |
| Bhagalpur 217 km | 5:38–9:32 AM | 4 min later |
| Darbhanga 257 km | 5:43–9:36 AM | 9 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 309 km | 5:45–9:39 AM | 11 min later |
| Guwahati 339 km | 5:20–9:13 AM | 14 min earlier |
| Patna 349 km | 5:46–9:39 AM | 12 min later |
| Dhanbad 381 km | 5:40–9:34 AM | 6 min later |
| Gaya 402 km | 5:46–9:40 AM | 12 min later |
| Kolkata 462 km | 5:31–9:26 AM | 3 min earlier |
| Ranchi 488 km | 5:44–9:38 AM | 10 min later |
| Jamshedpur 489 km | 5:40–9:35 AM | 6 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 Siliguri?
In Siliguri, ghatasthapana is at 5:34–9:27 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Siliguri?
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 Siliguri different from Delhi?
Yes. In Siliguri ghatasthapana is at 5:34–9:27 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (45 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 Siliguri (26.73° N, 88.40° 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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