Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Rishikesh. Moonrise: 4:54 PM. Times are for Rishikesh’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Rishikesh
| City | Moonrise | vs Rishikesh |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh | 4:54 PM | — |
| Haridwar 19 km | 4:55 PM | 1 min later |
| Dehradun 34 km | 4:55 PM | 1 min later |
| Meerut 134 km | 4:58 PM | 4 min later |
| Shimla 154 km | 4:57 PM | 3 min later |
| Chandigarh 160 km | 4:59 PM | 5 min later |
| Ghaziabad 176 km | 4:59 PM | 5 min later |
| Noida 192 km | 5:00 PM | 6 min later |
| New Delhi 193 km | 5:00 PM | 6 min later |
| Faridabad 208 km | 5:00 PM | 6 min later |
| Gurugram 217 km | 5:01 PM | 7 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 Rishikesh on Sharad Purnima?
In Rishikesh, moonrise is at 4:54 PM (Sunday, 25 October 2026).
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 in Rishikesh?
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 Rishikesh different from Delhi?
Yes. In Rishikesh moonrise is at 4:54 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:00 PM (6 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 Rishikesh (30.09° N, 78.27° 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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