Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Ranchi. Moonrise: 4:33 PM. Times are for Ranchi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ranchi
| City | Moonrise | vs Ranchi |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 4:33 PM | — |
| Jamshedpur 109 km | 4:30 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 125 km | 4:28 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Gaya 164 km | 4:33 PM | same |
| Patna 251 km | 4:31 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Bhagalpur 271 km | 4:24 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 309 km | 4:30 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Darbhanga 318 km | 4:27 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Varanasi 323 km | 4:40 PM | 7 min later |
| Kolkata 324 km | 4:21 PM | 12 min earlier |
| Bhubaneswar 343 km | 4:34 PM | 1 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 Ranchi on Sharad Purnima?
In Ranchi, moonrise is at 4:33 PM (Sunday, 25 October 2026).
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 in Ranchi?
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 Ranchi different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ranchi moonrise is at 4:33 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:00 PM (27 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 Ranchi (23.34° N, 85.31° 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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