Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Kanpur. Moonrise: 4:50 PM. Times are for Kanpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kanpur
| City | Moonrise | vs Kanpur |
|---|---|---|
| Kanpur | 4:50 PM | — |
| Lucknow 75 km | 4:47 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 189 km | 4:45 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Ayodhya 190 km | 4:42 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Gwalior 216 km | 4:59 PM | 9 min later |
| Bareilly 231 km | 4:51 PM | 1 min later |
| Agra 244 km | 4:59 PM | 9 min later |
| Mathura 288 km | 5:00 PM | 10 min later |
| Varanasi 293 km | 4:40 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 304 km | 4:37 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Jabalpur 365 km | 4:55 PM | 5 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 Kanpur on Sharad Purnima?
In Kanpur, moonrise is at 4:50 PM (Sunday, 25 October 2026).
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 in Kanpur?
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 Kanpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kanpur moonrise is at 4:50 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:00 PM (10 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 Kanpur (26.45° N, 80.33° 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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