Maha Saptami 2021: date and puja muhurat
Maha Saptami is on Tuesday, 12 October, 2021. In Hyderabad, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:51 am to 1:13 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 11:57 pm, 11 Oct to 9:54 pm, 12 Oct.
Main Durga Puja days begin, especially in Bengal. Saraswati Avahanam in the South is often around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Maha Saptami 2021 muhurat by city
Shukla Saptami runs from 11:57 pm, 11 Oct to 9:54 pm, 12 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 12 Oct | 10:51 am to 1:13 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Delhi | 12 Oct | 10:57 am to 1:16 pm | 5:54 pm |
| Mumbai | 12 Oct | 11:14 am to 1:35 pm | 6:17 pm |
| Chennai | 12 Oct | 10:44 am to 1:06 pm | 5:51 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12 Oct | 10:54 am to 1:17 pm | 6:02 pm |
| Kolkata | 12 Oct | 10:12 am to 12:33 pm | 5:13 pm |
| Vijayawada | 12 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:04 pm | 5:48 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 12 Oct | 10:32 am to 12:54 pm | 5:37 pm |
| Pune | 12 Oct | 11:10 am to 1:31 pm | 6:14 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 12 Oct | 11:15 am to 1:36 pm | 6:16 pm |
| Jaipur | 12 Oct | 11:03 am to 1:22 pm | 6:01 pm |
| Lucknow | 12 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:02 pm | 5:40 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, 12 October in Hyderabad
- Rahu Kalam2:59 pm to 4:27 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:08 am and 5:56 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:02 pm, moonset 11:18 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraMula
Maha Saptami 2021 Choghadiya in Hyderabad
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Maha Saptami from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:08 am to 7:36 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:36 am to 9:05 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:05 am to 10:33 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:33 am to 12:02 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:02 pm to 1:30 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:30 pm to 2:59 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:59 pm to 4:27 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:27 pm to 5:56 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:56 pm to 7:27 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:27 pm to 8:59 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:59 pm to 10:31 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:31 pm to 12:02 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:02 am to 1:34 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:34 am to 3:05 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:05 am to 4:37 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:37 am to 6:08 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Maha Saptami in 2021?
Maha Saptami is on Tuesday, 12 October, 2021.
What is the Maha Saptami 2021 puja muhurat in Hyderabad?
In Hyderabad, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:51 am to 1:13 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 11:57 pm, 11 Oct to 9:54 pm, 12 Oct.