Maha Navami 2026: date and puja muhurat
Maha Navami is on Monday, 19 October, 2026. In Mathura-Vrindavan, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:55 am to 1:12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 19 Oct | 10:55 am to 1:12 pm | 5:46 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 Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam7:47 am to 9:12 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:21 am and 5:46 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:40 pm, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami
- NakshatraUttara Ashadha
Maha Navami 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:21 am to 7:47 am | Amrit | Good |
| 7:47 am to 9:12 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:12 am to 10:38 am | Shubh | Good |
| 10:38 am to 12:04 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:04 pm to 1:29 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:29 pm to 2:55 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:55 pm to 4:21 pm | Labh | Good |
| 4:21 pm to 5:46 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:46 pm to 7:21 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 7:21 pm to 8:55 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:55 pm to 10:30 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:30 pm to 12:04 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 12:04 am to 1:38 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:38 am to 3:13 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 3:13 am to 4:47 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 4:47 am to 6:21 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 Mathura-Vrindavan?
In Mathura-Vrindavan, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:55 am to 1:12 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 10:38 am, 19 Oct to 12:40 pm, 20 Oct.