Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Vadodara. Ghatasthapana: 6:32–10:27 AM. Times are for Vadodara’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Vadodara
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Vadodara |
|---|---|---|
| Vadodara | 6:32–10:27 AM | — |
| Ahmedabad 101 km | 6:35–10:29 AM | 3 min later |
| Surat 131 km | 6:33–10:28 AM | 1 min later |
| Rajkot 245 km | 6:42–10:36 AM | 10 min later |
| Udaipur 259 km | 6:31–10:25 AM | 1 min earlier |
| Nashik 264 km | 6:28–10:24 AM | 4 min earlier |
| Indore 279 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 10 min earlier |
| Ujjain 284 km | 6:22–10:16 AM | 10 min earlier |
| Mumbai 361 km | 6:31–10:27 AM | 1 min earlier |
| Kota 423 km | 6:23–10:16 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Pune 427 km | 6:27–10:23 AM | 5 min earlier |
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 Vadodara?
In Vadodara, ghatasthapana is at 6:32–10:27 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Vadodara?
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 Vadodara different from Delhi?
Yes. In Vadodara ghatasthapana is at 6:32–10:27 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (13 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 Vadodara (22.31° N, 73.18° 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
Something wrong? Report a mistake
