Maha Navami 2023: date and puja muhurat
Maha Navami is on Monday, 23 October, 2023. In Kolkata, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:11 am to 12:29 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 7:59 pm, 22 Oct to 5:45 pm, 23 Oct.
Maha Navami 2023 muhurat by city
Shukla Navami runs from 7:59 pm, 22 Oct to 5:45 pm, 23 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 23 Oct | 10:50 am to 1:10 pm | 5:49 pm |
| Delhi | 23 Oct | 10:57 am to 1:13 pm | 5:44 pm |
| Mumbai | 23 Oct | 11:13 am to 1:32 pm | 6:10 pm |
| Chennai | 23 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:03 pm | 5:46 pm |
| Bengaluru | 23 Oct | 10:53 am to 1:14 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Kolkata | 23 Oct | 10:11 am to 12:29 pm | 5:05 pm |
| Vijayawada | 23 Oct | 10:41 am to 1:01 pm | 5:41 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 23 Oct | 10:31 am to 12:51 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Pune | 23 Oct | 11:09 am to 1:28 pm | 6:07 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 23 Oct | 11:15 am to 1:32 pm | 6:08 pm |
| Jaipur | 23 Oct | 11:02 am to 1:19 pm | 5:51 pm |
| Lucknow | 23 Oct | 10:42 am to 12:58 pm | 5:30 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times agree with the major panchangams to within about a minute; for a vrata or homam, confirm the family custom with your purohit.
Maha Navami 2023 Choghadiya in Kolkata
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Maha Navami from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:36 am to 7:02 am | Amrit | Good |
| 7:02 am to 8:28 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:28 am to 9:54 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:54 am to 11:20 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:20 am to 12:46 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:46 pm to 2:13 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:13 pm to 3:39 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:39 pm to 5:05 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:05 pm to 6:39 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 6:39 pm to 8:13 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:13 pm to 9:47 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:47 pm to 11:21 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 11:21 pm to 12:54 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:54 am to 2:28 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 2:28 am to 4:02 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 4:02 am to 5:36 am (night) | Char | Weak |
Tools, vehicles and books are worshipped. Last day of Navaratri. Deity: Goddess Durga and Saraswati.
Also on Monday, 23 October in Kolkata
- Rahu Kaal7:02 am to 8:28 am
- Sunrise and sunset5:36 am and 5:05 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:25 pm, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Navami
- NakshatraShravana
Questions people ask
When is Maha Navami in 2023?
Maha Navami is on Monday, 23 October, 2023.
What is the Maha Navami 2023 puja muhurat in Kolkata?
In Kolkata, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:11 am to 12:29 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 7:59 pm, 22 Oct to 5:45 pm, 23 Oct.