Maha Navami 2026: date and puja muhurat
Maha Navami is on Monday, 19 October, 2026. In London, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:42 am to 1:47 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 6:08 am, 19 Oct to 8:10 am, 20 Oct.
Tools, vehicles and books are worshipped. Last day of Navaratri. Deity: Goddess Durga and Saraswati.
Maha Navami 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Navami runs from 6:08 am, 19 Oct to 8:10 am, 20 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 19 Oct | 11:42 am to 1:47 pm | 5:58 pm |
| Hyderabad | 19 Oct | 10:50 am to 1:11 pm | 5:51 pm |
| Delhi | 19 Oct | 10:57 am to 1:14 pm | 5:47 pm |
| Mumbai | 19 Oct | 11:13 am to 1:33 pm | 6:12 pm |
| Chennai | 19 Oct | 10:43 am to 1:04 pm | 5:47 pm |
| Bengaluru | 19 Oct | 10:53 am to 1:15 pm | 5:58 pm |
| Kolkata | 19 Oct | 10:38 am to 12:30 pm | 5:08 pm |
| Vijayawada | 19 Oct | 10:41 am to 1:02 pm | 5:43 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 19 Oct | 10:38 am to 12:52 pm | 5:32 pm |
| Pune | 19 Oct | 11:09 am to 1:29 pm | 6:09 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 19 Oct | 11:15 am to 1:33 pm | 6:11 pm |
| Jaipur | 19 Oct | 11:03 am to 1:20 pm | 5:54 pm |
| Lucknow | 19 Oct | 10:42 am to 12:59 pm | 5:34 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Monday, 19 October in London
- Rahu Kalam8:49 am to 10:08 am
- Sunrise and sunset7:31 am and 5:58 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 3:38 pm, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Navami
- NakshatraUttara Ashadha
Maha Navami 2026 Choghadiya in London
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:31 am to 8:49 am | Amrit | Good |
| 8:49 am to 10:08 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:08 am to 11:26 am | Shubh | Good |
| 11:26 am to 12:45 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:45 pm to 2:03 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:03 pm to 3:21 pm | Char | Weak |
| 3:21 pm to 4:40 pm | Labh | Good |
| 4:40 pm to 5:58 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:58 pm to 7:40 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 7:40 pm to 9:22 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:22 pm to 11:04 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:04 pm to 12:45 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 12:45 am to 2:27 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:27 am to 4:09 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:09 am to 5:51 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 5:51 am to 7:32 am (night) | Char | Weak |
Questions people ask
When is Maha Navami in 2026?
Maha Navami is on Monday, 19 October, 2026.
What is the Maha Navami 2026 puja muhurat in London?
In London, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:42 am to 1:47 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 6:08 am, 19 Oct to 8:10 am, 20 Oct.