Maha Saptami 2024: date and puja muhurat
Maha Saptami is on Thursday, 10 October, 2024. In Kolkata, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:12 am to 12:32 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 12:15 pm, 9 Oct to 12:32 pm, 10 Oct.
Maha Saptami 2024 muhurat by city
Shukla Saptami runs from 12:15 pm, 9 Oct to 12:32 pm, 10 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 10 Oct | 10:51 am to 12:32 pm | 5:57 pm |
| Delhi | 10 Oct | 10:58 am to 12:32 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Mumbai | 9 Oct | 12:15 pm to 1:36 pm | 6:20 pm |
| Chennai | 10 Oct | 10:44 am to 12:32 pm | 5:52 pm |
| Bengaluru | 10 Oct | 10:55 am to 12:32 pm | 6:03 pm |
| Kolkata | 10 Oct | 10:12 am to 12:32 pm | 5:15 pm |
| Vijayawada | 10 Oct | 10:43 am to 12:32 pm | 5:49 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 10 Oct | 10:32 am to 12:32 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 12:32 pm | 5:42 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 2024 Choghadiya in Kolkata
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:31 am to 6:59 am | Shubh | Good |
| 6:59 am to 8:27 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:27 am to 9:55 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:55 am to 11:23 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:23 am to 12:51 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:51 pm to 2:19 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:19 pm to 3:47 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:47 pm to 5:15 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:15 pm to 6:47 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 6:47 pm to 8:19 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 8:19 pm to 9:51 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:51 pm to 11:23 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:23 pm to 12:55 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 12:55 am to 2:27 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:27 am to 3:59 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 3:59 am to 5:31 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Main Durga Puja days begin, especially in Bengal. Saraswati Avahanam in the South is often around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Also on Thursday, 10 October in Kolkata
- Rahu Kaal12:51 pm to 2:19 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:31 am and 5:15 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:01 pm, moonset 10:43 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraPurva Ashadha
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 Kolkata?
In Kolkata, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:12 am to 12:32 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 12:15 pm, 9 Oct to 12:32 pm, 10 Oct.