Maha Saptami 2023: date and puja muhurat
Maha Saptami is on Saturday, 21 October, 2023. In Ahmedabad, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:15 am to 1:33 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 11:25 pm, 20 Oct to 9:53 pm, 21 Oct.
Maha Saptami 2023 muhurat by city
Shukla Saptami runs from 11:25 pm, 20 Oct to 9:53 pm, 21 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 21 Oct | 10:50 am to 1:10 pm | 5:50 pm |
| Delhi | 21 Oct | 10:57 am to 1:13 pm | 5:46 pm |
| Mumbai | 21 Oct | 11:13 am to 1:32 pm | 6:11 pm |
| Chennai | 21 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:04 pm | 5:46 pm |
| Bengaluru | 21 Oct | 10:53 am to 1:14 pm | 5:57 pm |
| Kolkata | 21 Oct | 10:11 am to 12:30 pm | 5:06 pm |
| Vijayawada | 21 Oct | 10:41 am to 1:02 pm | 5:42 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 21 Oct | 10:31 am to 12:51 pm | 5:31 pm |
| Pune | 21 Oct | 11:09 am to 1:28 pm | 6:08 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 21 Oct | 11:15 am to 1:33 pm | 6:09 pm |
| Jaipur | 21 Oct | 11:02 am to 1:19 pm | 5:53 pm |
| Lucknow | 21 Oct | 10:42 am to 12:59 pm | 5:32 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times agree with the major panchangams to within about a minute; for a vrata or homam, confirm the family custom with your purohit.
Maha Saptami 2023 Choghadiya in Ahmedabad
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:38 am to 8:05 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:05 am to 9:31 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:31 am to 10:57 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:57 am to 12:24 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:24 pm to 1:50 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:50 pm to 3:16 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:16 pm to 4:43 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:43 pm to 6:09 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:09 pm to 7:43 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:43 pm to 9:17 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:17 pm to 10:50 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:50 pm to 12:24 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:24 am to 1:58 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:58 am to 3:31 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:31 am to 5:05 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:05 am to 6:39 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Main Durga Puja days begin, especially in Bengal. Saraswati Avahanam in the South is often around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Also on Saturday, 21 October in Ahmedabad
- Rahu Kaal9:31 am to 10:57 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:38 am and 6:09 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:49 pm, moonset 11:33 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraPurva Ashadha
Questions people ask
When is Maha Saptami in 2023?
Maha Saptami is on Saturday, 21 October, 2023.
What is the Maha Saptami 2023 puja muhurat in Ahmedabad?
In Ahmedabad, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:15 am to 1:33 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 11:25 pm, 20 Oct to 9:53 pm, 21 Oct.