Maha Navami 2026: date and puja muhurat
Maha Navami is on Tuesday, 20 October, 2026. In Sydney, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:21 am to 1:58 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 4:08 pm, 19 Oct to 6:10 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 4:08 pm, 19 Oct to 6:10 pm, 20 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 20 Oct | 11:21 am to 1:58 pm | 7:12 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 Tuesday, 20 October in Sydney
- Rahu Kalam3:56 pm to 5:34 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:08 am and 7:12 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:10 pm, moonset 2:39 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Navami
- NakshatraShravana
Maha Navami 2026 Choghadiya in Sydney
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:08 am to 7:46 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:46 am to 9:24 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:24 am to 11:02 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:02 am to 12:40 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:40 pm to 2:18 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:18 pm to 3:56 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:56 pm to 5:34 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:34 pm to 7:12 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:12 pm to 8:34 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:34 pm to 9:56 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:56 pm to 11:17 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:17 pm to 12:39 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:39 am to 2:01 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:01 am to 3:23 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:23 am to 4:45 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:45 am to 6:07 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Maha Navami in 2026?
Maha Navami is on Tuesday, 20 October, 2026.
What is the Maha Navami 2026 puja muhurat in Sydney?
In Sydney, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:21 am to 1:58 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 4:08 pm, 19 Oct to 6:10 pm, 20 Oct.