Maha Saptami 2028: date and puja muhurat
Maha Saptami is on Sunday, 24 September, 2028. In Hyderabad, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:55 am to 1:20 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 6:56 am, 24 Sept to 6:29 am, 25 Sept.
Main Durga Puja days begin, especially in Bengal. Saraswati Avahanam in the South is often around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Maha Saptami 2028 muhurat by city
Shukla Saptami runs from 6:56 am, 24 Sept to 6:29 am, 25 Sept (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 24 Sept | 10:55 am to 1:20 pm | 6:10 pm |
| Delhi | 24 Sept | 11:00 am to 1:25 pm | 6:15 pm |
| Mumbai | 24 Sept | 11:17 am to 1:42 pm | 6:32 pm |
| Chennai | 24 Sept | 10:48 am to 1:13 pm | 6:03 pm |
| Bengaluru | 24 Sept | 10:58 am to 1:23 pm | 6:14 pm |
| Kolkata | 24 Sept | 10:15 am to 12:40 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Vijayawada | 24 Sept | 10:46 am to 1:11 pm | 6:01 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 24 Sept | 10:36 am to 1:01 pm | 5:51 pm |
| Pune | 24 Sept | 11:13 am to 1:38 pm | 6:28 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 24 Sept | 11:18 am to 1:43 pm | 6:33 pm |
| Jaipur | 24 Sept | 11:06 am to 1:31 pm | 6:20 pm |
| Lucknow | 24 Sept | 10:45 am to 1:10 pm | 6:00 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 Sunday, 24 September in Hyderabad
- Rahu Kalam4:39 pm to 6:10 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:05 am and 6:10 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 11:35 am, moonset 10:50 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Shashthi
- NakshatraJyeshtha
Maha Saptami 2028 Choghadiya in Hyderabad
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:05 am to 7:35 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:35 am to 9:06 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:06 am to 10:37 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:37 am to 12:07 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:07 pm to 1:38 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:38 pm to 3:09 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:09 pm to 4:39 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:39 pm to 6:10 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:10 pm to 7:39 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:39 pm to 9:09 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:09 pm to 10:38 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:38 pm to 12:07 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:07 am to 1:37 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:37 am to 3:06 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:06 am to 4:36 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:36 am to 6:05 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Maha Saptami in 2028?
Maha Saptami is on Sunday, 24 September, 2028.
What is the Maha Saptami 2028 puja muhurat in Hyderabad?
In Hyderabad, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:55 am to 1:20 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 6:56 am, 24 Sept to 6:29 am, 25 Sept.