Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Tirupati. Ghatasthapana: 6:03–10:00 AM. Times are for Tirupati’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Tirupati
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Tirupati |
|---|---|---|
| Tirupati | 6:03–10:00 AM | — |
| Chennai 110 km | 5:59–9:57 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Bengaluru 211 km | 6:09–10:07 AM | 6 min later |
| Mysuru 336 km | 6:13–10:11 AM | 10 min later |
| Coimbatore 395 km | 6:11–10:10 AM | 8 min later |
| Hyderabad 429 km | 6:08–10:05 AM | 5 min later |
| Madurai 435 km | 6:06–10:05 AM | 3 min later |
| Kochi 535 km | 6:13–10:12 AM | 10 min later |
| Visakhapatnam 607 km | 5:49–9:46 AM | 14 min earlier |
| Thiruvananthapuram 629 km | 6:10–10:09 AM | 7 min later |
| Panaji 636 km | 6:26–10:23 AM | 23 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 Tirupati?
In Tirupati, ghatasthapana is at 6:03–10:00 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Tirupati?
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 Tirupati different from Delhi?
Yes. In Tirupati ghatasthapana is at 6:03–10:00 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (16 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 Tirupati (13.63° N, 79.42° 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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