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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Surat: 6:33–10:28 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Surat, Gujarat

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
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Ghatasthapana muhurat

GhatasthapanaDuring Pratipada, first third of the day
6:33–10:28 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
12:02–12:49 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 Surat, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Surat. Ghatasthapana: 6:33–10:28 AM. Times are for Surat’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Surat

CityGhatasthapanavs Surat
Surat6:33–10:28 AM—
Vadodara 131 km6:32–10:27 AM1 min earlier
Nashik 164 km6:28–10:24 AM5 min earlier
Ahmedabad 208 km6:35–10:29 AM2 min later
Mumbai 233 km6:31–10:27 AM2 min earlier
Rajkot 245 km6:42–10:36 AM9 min later
Pune 314 km6:27–10:23 AM6 min earlier
Indore 357 km6:22–10:16 AM11 min earlier
Ujjain 377 km6:22–10:16 AM11 min earlier
Udaipur 390 km6:31–10:25 AM2 min earlier
Bhopal 526 km6:16–10:10 AM17 min earlier

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 Surat

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Surat?

In Surat, ghatasthapana is at 6:33–10:28 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Surat?

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 Surat different from Delhi?

Yes. In Surat ghatasthapana is at 6:33–10:28 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (14 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 Surat (21.17° N, 72.83° 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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