Maha Saptami 2024: date and puja muhurat
Maha Saptami is on Wednesday, 9 October, 2024. In Kochi, the midday (madhyahna) window is 12:15 pm to 1:23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 9 Oct | 12:15 pm to 1:23 pm | 6:10 pm |
| 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 Wednesday, 9 October in Kochi
- Rahu Kalam12:12 pm to 1:41 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:13 am and 6:10 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 11:25 am, moonset 11:06 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Shashthi
- NakshatraMula
Maha Saptami 2024 Choghadiya in Kochi
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:13 am to 7:42 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:42 am to 9:12 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:12 am to 10:42 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:42 am to 12:12 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:12 pm to 1:41 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:41 pm to 3:11 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:11 pm to 4:41 pm | Char | Weak |
| 4:41 pm to 6:10 pm | Labh | Good |
| 6:10 pm to 7:41 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:41 pm to 9:11 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:11 pm to 10:41 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:41 pm to 12:12 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:12 am to 1:42 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:42 am to 3:12 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:12 am to 4:42 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:42 am to 6:13 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Maha Saptami in 2024?
Maha Saptami is on Wednesday, 9 October, 2024.
What is the Maha Saptami 2024 puja muhurat in Kochi?
In Kochi, the midday (madhyahna) window is 12:15 pm to 1:23 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 12:15 pm, 9 Oct to 12:35 pm, 10 Oct.