Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Ujjain. Ghatasthapana: 6:22–10:16 AM. Times are for Ujjain’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ujjain
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Ujjain |
|---|---|---|
| Ujjain | 6:22–10:16 AM | — |
| Indore 51 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | same |
| Bhopal 166 km | 6:16–10:10 AM | 6 min earlier |
| Kota 227 km | 6:23–10:16 AM | 1 min later |
| Udaipur 263 km | 6:31–10:25 AM | 9 min later |
| Vadodara 284 km | 6:32–10:27 AM | 10 min later |
| Ahmedabad 329 km | 6:35–10:29 AM | 13 min later |
| Surat 377 km | 6:33–10:28 AM | 11 min later |
| Ajmer 382 km | 6:28–10:22 AM | 6 min later |
| Nagpur 408 km | 6:08–10:03 AM | 14 min earlier |
| Nashik 409 km | 6:28–10:24 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 Ujjain?
In Ujjain, ghatasthapana is at 6:22–10:16 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Ujjain?
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 Ujjain different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ujjain ghatasthapana is at 6:22–10:16 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (3 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 Ujjain (23.18° N, 75.79° 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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