Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Chandigarh. Moonrise: 4:59 PM. Times are for Chandigarh’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Chandigarh
| City | Moonrise | vs Chandigarh |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | 4:59 PM | — |
| Shimla 56 km | 4:57 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Ludhiana 90 km | 5:03 PM | 4 min later |
| Dehradun 129 km | 4:55 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Haridwar 159 km | 4:55 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 160 km | 4:54 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Amritsar 207 km | 5:06 PM | 7 min later |
| Meerut 214 km | 4:58 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Ghaziabad 239 km | 4:59 PM | same |
| New Delhi 239 km | 5:00 PM | 1 min later |
| Noida 251 km | 5:00 PM | 1 min later |
Sharad Purnima: puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Sharad Purnima page.
Frequently asked questions
What time will the moon rise in Chandigarh on Sharad Purnima?
In Chandigarh, moonrise is at 4:59 PM (Sunday, 25 October 2026).
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 in Chandigarh?
Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Tithi: Ashwin Shukla Purnima. The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.
Is the time in Chandigarh different from Delhi?
Yes. In Chandigarh moonrise is at 4:59 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:00 PM (1 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 Chandigarh (30.73° N, 76.78° 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 Purnima 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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