Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Kota. Moonrise: 5:10 PM. Times are for Kota’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kota
| City | Moonrise | vs Kota |
|---|---|---|
| Kota | 5:10 PM | — |
| Ajmer 184 km | 5:13 PM | 3 min later |
| Jaipur 189 km | 5:08 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Ujjain 227 km | 5:12 PM | 2 min later |
| Udaipur 228 km | 5:19 PM | 9 min later |
| Gwalior 258 km | 4:59 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Bhopal 268 km | 5:05 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Indore 277 km | 5:12 PM | 2 min later |
| Agra 306 km | 4:59 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 307 km | 5:20 PM | 10 min later |
| Mathura 311 km | 5:00 PM | 10 min earlier |
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 Kota on Sharad Purnima?
In Kota, moonrise is at 5:10 PM (Sunday, 25 October 2026).
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 in Kota?
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 Kota different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kota moonrise is at 5:10 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:00 PM (10 min earlier 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 Kota (25.21° N, 75.86° 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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