Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Prayagraj. Moonrise: 4:45 PM. Times are for Prayagraj’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Prayagraj
| City | Moonrise | vs Prayagraj |
|---|---|---|
| Prayagraj | 4:45 PM | — |
| Varanasi 114 km | 4:40 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Ayodhya 155 km | 4:42 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Lucknow 181 km | 4:47 PM | 2 min later |
| Kanpur 189 km | 4:50 PM | 5 min later |
| Gorakhpur 212 km | 4:37 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Jabalpur 314 km | 4:55 PM | 10 min later |
| Gaya 326 km | 4:33 PM | 12 min earlier |
| Patna 331 km | 4:31 PM | 14 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 360 km | 4:30 PM | 15 min earlier |
| Gwalior 377 km | 4:59 PM | 14 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 Prayagraj on Sharad Purnima?
In Prayagraj, moonrise is at 4:45 PM (Sunday, 25 October 2026).
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 in Prayagraj?
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 Prayagraj different from Delhi?
Yes. In Prayagraj moonrise is at 4:45 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:00 PM (15 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 Prayagraj (25.44° N, 81.85° 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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