Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Darbhanga. Moonrise: 4:27 PM. Times are for Darbhanga’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Darbhanga
| City | Moonrise | vs Darbhanga |
|---|---|---|
| Darbhanga | 4:27 PM | — |
| Muzaffarpur 53 km | 4:30 PM | 3 min later |
| Patna 98 km | 4:31 PM | 4 min later |
| Bhagalpur 149 km | 4:24 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Gaya 176 km | 4:33 PM | 6 min later |
| Siliguri 257 km | 4:16 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 260 km | 4:37 PM | 10 min later |
| Dhanbad 268 km | 4:28 PM | 1 min later |
| Varanasi 307 km | 4:40 PM | 13 min later |
| Ranchi 318 km | 4:33 PM | 6 min later |
| Jamshedpur 374 km | 4:30 PM | 3 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 Darbhanga on Sharad Purnima?
In Darbhanga, moonrise is at 4:27 PM (Sunday, 25 October 2026).
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 in Darbhanga?
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 Darbhanga different from Delhi?
Yes. In Darbhanga moonrise is at 4:27 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:00 PM (33 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 Darbhanga (26.15° N, 85.89° 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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