Maha Navami 2028: date and puja muhurat
Maha Navami is on Tuesday, 26 September, 2028. In Kochi, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:03 am to 1:28 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 6:52 am, 26 Sept to 8:03 am, 27 Sept.
Tools, vehicles and books are worshipped. Last day of Navaratri. Deity: Goddess Durga and Saraswati.
Maha Navami 2028 muhurat by city
Shukla Navami runs from 6:52 am, 26 Sept to 8:03 am, 27 Sept (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 26 Sept | 11:03 am to 1:28 pm | 6:18 pm |
| Hyderabad | 26 Sept | 10:54 am to 1:19 pm | 6:08 pm |
| Delhi | 26 Sept | 11:00 am to 1:24 pm | 6:12 pm |
| Mumbai | 26 Sept | 11:17 am to 1:41 pm | 6:30 pm |
| Chennai | 26 Sept | 10:47 am to 1:12 pm | 6:02 pm |
| Bengaluru | 26 Sept | 10:58 am to 1:23 pm | 6:12 pm |
| Kolkata | 26 Sept | 10:15 am to 12:39 pm | 5:28 pm |
| Vijayawada | 26 Sept | 10:46 am to 1:10 pm | 6:00 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 26 Sept | 10:35 am to 1:00 pm | 5:49 pm |
| Pune | 26 Sept | 11:13 am to 1:37 pm | 6:27 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 26 Sept | 11:18 am to 1:42 pm | 6:31 pm |
| Jaipur | 26 Sept | 11:05 am to 1:29 pm | 6:18 pm |
| Lucknow | 26 Sept | 10:45 am to 1:09 pm | 5:57 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, 26 September in Kochi
- Rahu Kalam3:17 pm to 4:47 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:13 am and 6:18 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:16 pm, moonset 12:11 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami
- NakshatraPurva Ashadha
Maha Navami 2028 Choghadiya in Kochi
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:13 am to 7:44 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:44 am to 9:14 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:14 am to 10:45 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:45 am to 12:16 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:16 pm to 1:46 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:46 pm to 3:17 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:17 pm to 4:47 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:47 pm to 6:18 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 6:18 pm to 7:47 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:47 pm to 9:17 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:17 pm to 10:46 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:46 pm to 12:16 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:16 am to 1:45 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:45 am to 3:14 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:14 am to 4:44 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:44 am to 6:13 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Maha Navami in 2028?
Maha Navami is on Tuesday, 26 September, 2028.
What is the Maha Navami 2028 puja muhurat in Kochi?
In Kochi, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:03 am to 1:28 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 6:52 am, 26 Sept to 8:03 am, 27 Sept.