Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Haridwar. Moonrise: 4:55 PM. Times are for Haridwar’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Haridwar
| City | Moonrise | vs Haridwar |
|---|---|---|
| Haridwar | 4:55 PM | — |
| Rishikesh 19 km | 4:54 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Dehradun 43 km | 4:55 PM | same |
| Meerut 116 km | 4:58 PM | 3 min later |
| Ghaziabad 158 km | 4:59 PM | 4 min later |
| Chandigarh 159 km | 4:59 PM | 4 min later |
| Shimla 160 km | 4:57 PM | 2 min later |
| Noida 174 km | 5:00 PM | 5 min later |
| New Delhi 175 km | 5:00 PM | 5 min later |
| Faridabad 190 km | 5:00 PM | 5 min later |
| Gurugram 199 km | 5:01 PM | 6 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 Haridwar on Sharad Purnima?
In Haridwar, moonrise is at 4:55 PM (Sunday, 25 October 2026).
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 in Haridwar?
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 Haridwar different from Delhi?
Yes. In Haridwar moonrise is at 4:55 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:00 PM (5 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 Haridwar (29.95° N, 78.16° 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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