Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Varanasi. Ghatasthapana: 5:54–9:48 AM. Times are for Varanasi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Varanasi
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Varanasi |
|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 5:54–9:48 AM | — |
| Prayagraj 114 km | 5:59–9:53 AM | 5 min later |
| Gorakhpur 165 km | 5:54–9:47 AM | same |
| Ayodhya 181 km | 5:58–9:51 AM | 4 min later |
| Gaya 212 km | 5:46–9:40 AM | 8 min earlier |
| Patna 219 km | 5:46–9:39 AM | 8 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 256 km | 5:45–9:39 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Lucknow 264 km | 6:03–9:56 AM | 9 min later |
| Kanpur 293 km | 6:06–9:59 AM | 12 min later |
| Darbhanga 307 km | 5:43–9:36 AM | 11 min earlier |
| Ranchi 323 km | 5:44–9:38 AM | 10 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 Varanasi?
In Varanasi, ghatasthapana is at 5:54–9:48 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Varanasi?
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 Varanasi different from Delhi?
Yes. In Varanasi ghatasthapana is at 5:54–9:48 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (25 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 Varanasi (25.32° N, 82.97° 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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