Maha Saptami 2026: date and puja muhurat
Maha Saptami is on Saturday, 17 October, 2026. In New York, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:34 am to 1:47 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 8:11 pm, 16 Oct to 10:44 pm, 17 Oct.
Main Durga Puja days begin, especially in Bengal. Saraswati Avahanam in the South is often around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Maha Saptami 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Saptami runs from 8:11 pm, 16 Oct to 10:44 pm, 17 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 Oct | 11:34 am to 1:47 pm | 6:12 pm |
| Hyderabad | 17 Oct | 10:50 am to 1:11 pm | 5:53 pm |
| Delhi | 17 Oct | 10:57 am to 1:15 pm | 5:49 pm |
| Mumbai | 17 Oct | 11:13 am to 1:33 pm | 6:14 pm |
| Chennai | 17 Oct | 10:43 am to 1:05 pm | 5:48 pm |
| Bengaluru | 17 Oct | 10:53 am to 1:15 pm | 5:59 pm |
| Kolkata | 17 Oct | 10:12 am to 12:31 pm | 5:09 pm |
| Vijayawada | 17 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:03 pm | 5:45 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 17 Oct | 10:32 am to 12:52 pm | 5:33 pm |
| Pune | 17 Oct | 11:09 am to 1:30 pm | 6:10 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 17 Oct | 11:15 am to 1:34 pm | 6:12 pm |
| Jaipur | 17 Oct | 11:03 am to 1:21 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Lucknow | 17 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:00 pm | 5:36 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 Saturday, 17 October in New York
- Rahu Kalam9:55 am to 11:18 am
- Sunrise and sunset7:09 am and 6:12 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:55 pm, moonset 10:56 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraPurva Ashadha
Maha Saptami 2026 Choghadiya in New York
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:09 am to 8:32 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:32 am to 9:55 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:55 am to 11:18 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:18 am to 12:41 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:41 pm to 2:03 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:03 pm to 3:26 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:26 pm to 4:49 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:49 pm to 6:12 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:12 pm to 7:49 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:49 pm to 9:27 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:27 pm to 11:04 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:04 pm to 12:41 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:41 am to 2:18 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:18 am to 3:56 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:56 am to 5:33 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:33 am to 7:10 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Maha Saptami in 2026?
Maha Saptami is on Saturday, 17 October, 2026.
What is the Maha Saptami 2026 puja muhurat in New York?
In New York, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:34 am to 1:47 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 8:11 pm, 16 Oct to 10:44 pm, 17 Oct.