Maha Navami 2026: date and puja muhurat
Maha Navami is on Monday, 19 October, 2026. In Lucknow, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:42 am to 12:59 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 10:38 am, 19 Oct to 12:40 pm, 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 10:38 am, 19 Oct to 12:40 pm, 20 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lucknow
- Rahu Kalam7:33 am to 8:59 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:07 am and 5:34 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:25 pm, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami
- NakshatraUttara Ashadha
Maha Navami 2026 Choghadiya in Lucknow
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:07 am to 7:33 am | Amrit | Good |
| 7:33 am to 8:59 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:59 am to 10:25 am | Shubh | Good |
| 10:25 am to 11:51 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:51 am to 1:16 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:16 pm to 2:42 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:42 pm to 4:08 pm | Labh | Good |
| 4:08 pm to 5:34 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:34 pm to 7:08 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 7:08 pm to 8:42 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:42 pm to 10:17 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:17 pm to 11:51 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 11:51 pm to 1:25 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:25 am to 2:59 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 2:59 am to 4:34 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 4:34 am to 6:08 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 Lucknow?
In Lucknow, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:42 am to 12:59 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 10:38 am, 19 Oct to 12:40 pm, 20 Oct.