Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 in Visakhapatnam. Ghatasthapana: 5:49–9:46 AM. Times are for Visakhapatnam’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Visakhapatnam
| City | Ghatasthapana | vs Visakhapatnam |
|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam | 5:49–9:46 AM | — |
| Puri 363 km | 5:40–9:36 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Bhubaneswar 399 km | 5:40–9:36 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Raipur 430 km | 5:58–9:53 AM | 9 min later |
| Hyderabad 503 km | 6:08–10:05 AM | 19 min later |
| Nagpur 579 km | 6:08–10:03 AM | 19 min later |
| Chennai 602 km | 5:59–9:57 AM | 10 min later |
| Tirupati 607 km | 6:03–10:00 AM | 14 min later |
| Jamshedpur 649 km | 5:40–9:35 AM | 9 min earlier |
| Ranchi 666 km | 5:44–9:38 AM | 5 min earlier |
| Jabalpur 698 km | 6:05–10:00 AM | 16 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 Visakhapatnam?
In Visakhapatnam, ghatasthapana is at 5:49–9:46 AM (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
When is Sharad Navratri 2026 in Visakhapatnam?
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 Visakhapatnam different from Delhi?
Yes. In Visakhapatnam ghatasthapana is at 5:49–9:46 AM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:19–10:12 AM (30 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 Visakhapatnam (17.69° N, 83.22° 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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