Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Muhurat in Udaipur: 6:31–10:25 AM, 11 October

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Udaipur, Rajasthan

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
6:31–10:25 AM
Abhijit muhuratAlternative, around midday
11:58 AM–12:45 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 Udaipur, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Udaipur. Ghatasthapana: 6:31–10:25 AM. Times are for Udaipur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Udaipur

CityGhatasthapanavs Udaipur
Udaipur6:31–10:25 AM—
Jodhpur 196 km6:35–10:28 AM4 min later
Ahmedabad 209 km6:35–10:29 AM4 min later
Ajmer 227 km6:28–10:22 AM3 min earlier
Kota 228 km6:23–10:16 AM8 min earlier
Vadodara 259 km6:32–10:27 AM1 min later
Ujjain 263 km6:22–10:16 AM9 min earlier
Indore 301 km6:22–10:16 AM9 min earlier
Jaipur 332 km6:24–10:17 AM7 min earlier
Surat 390 km6:33–10:28 AM2 min later
Rajkot 390 km6:42–10:36 AM11 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 Udaipur?

In Udaipur, ghatasthapana is at 6:31–10:25 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).

When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Udaipur?

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 Udaipur different from Delhi?

Yes. In Udaipur ghatasthapana is at 6:31–10:25 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (12 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 Udaipur (24.59° N, 73.71° 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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