Maha Saptami 2024: date and puja muhurat
Maha Saptami is on Thursday, 10 October, 2024. In Chennai, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:44 am to 12:35 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 12:15 pm, 9 Oct to 12:35 pm, 10 Oct.
Main Durga Puja days begin, especially in Bengal. Saraswati Avahanam in the South is often around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Maha Saptami 2024 muhurat by city
Shukla Saptami runs from 12:15 pm, 9 Oct to 12:35 pm, 10 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 10 Oct | 10:51 am to 12:35 pm | 5:57 pm |
| Delhi | 10 Oct | 10:58 am to 12:35 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Mumbai | 9 Oct | 12:15 pm to 1:36 pm | 6:20 pm |
| Chennai | 10 Oct | 10:44 am to 12:35 pm | 5:52 pm |
| Bengaluru | 10 Oct | 10:55 am to 12:35 pm | 6:03 pm |
| Kolkata | 10 Oct | 10:12 am to 12:33 pm | 5:15 pm |
| Vijayawada | 10 Oct | 10:43 am to 12:35 pm | 5:49 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 10 Oct | 10:32 am to 12:35 pm | 5:38 pm |
| Pune | 9 Oct | 12:15 pm to 1:32 pm | 6:16 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 9 Oct | 12:15 pm to 1:37 pm | 6:19 pm |
| Jaipur | 9 Oct | 12:15 pm to 1:23 pm | 6:04 pm |
| Lucknow | 10 Oct | 10:42 am to 12:35 pm | 5:42 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 Thursday, 10 October in Chennai
- Rahu Kalam1:24 pm to 2:54 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:58 am and 5:52 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:11 pm, moonset 11:40 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraPurva Ashadha
Maha Saptami 2024 Choghadiya in Chennai
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:58 am to 7:28 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:28 am to 8:57 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:57 am to 10:26 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:26 am to 11:55 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:55 am to 1:24 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:24 pm to 2:54 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:54 pm to 4:23 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:23 pm to 5:52 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:52 pm to 7:23 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:23 pm to 8:54 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 8:54 pm to 10:25 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:25 pm to 11:55 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:55 pm to 1:26 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:26 am to 2:57 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:57 am to 4:28 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:28 am to 5:58 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Maha Saptami in 2024?
Maha Saptami is on Thursday, 10 October, 2024.
What is the Maha Saptami 2024 puja muhurat in Chennai?
In Chennai, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:44 am to 12:35 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 12:15 pm, 9 Oct to 12:35 pm, 10 Oct.