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Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Thiruvananthapuram: 6:10–10:09 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

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
6:10–10:09 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:45 AM–12:33 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 Thiruvananthapuram, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram. Ghatasthapana: 6:10–10:09 AM. Times are for Thiruvananthapuram’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Thiruvananthapuram

CityGhatasthapanavs Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram6:10–10:09 AM—
Kochi 173 km6:13–10:12 AM3 min later
Madurai 203 km6:06–10:05 AM4 min earlier
Coimbatore 277 km6:11–10:10 AM1 min later
Mysuru 421 km6:13–10:11 AM3 min later
Bengaluru 500 km6:09–10:07 AM1 min earlier
Chennai 624 km5:59–9:57 AM11 min earlier
Tirupati 629 km6:03–10:00 AM7 min earlier
Panaji 845 km6:26–10:23 AM16 min later
Hyderabad 999 km6:08–10:05 AM2 min earlier
Pune 1160 km6:27–10:23 AM17 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 Thiruvananthapuram

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat in Thiruvananthapuram?

In Thiruvananthapuram, ghatasthapana is at 6:10–10:09 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram?

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 Thiruvananthapuram different from Delhi?

Yes. In Thiruvananthapuram ghatasthapana is at 6:10–10:09 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (9 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 Thiruvananthapuram (8.52° N, 76.94° 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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