Maha Saptami 2029: date and puja muhurat
Maha Saptami is on Saturday, 13 October, 2029. In Chennai, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:43 am to 1:06 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 6:17 am, 13 Oct to 5:02 am, 14 Oct.
Main Durga Puja days begin, especially in Bengal. Saraswati Avahanam in the South is often around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Maha Saptami 2029 muhurat by city
Shukla Saptami runs from 6:17 am, 13 Oct to 5:02 am, 14 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 13 Oct | 10:51 am to 1:12 pm | 5:55 pm |
| Delhi | 13 Oct | 10:57 am to 1:16 pm | 5:53 pm |
| Mumbai | 13 Oct | 11:14 am to 1:35 pm | 6:17 pm |
| Chennai | 13 Oct | 10:43 am to 1:06 pm | 5:51 pm |
| Bengaluru | 13 Oct | 10:54 am to 1:16 pm | 6:01 pm |
| Kolkata | 13 Oct | 10:12 am to 12:32 pm | 5:12 pm |
| Vijayawada | 13 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:04 pm | 5:47 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 13 Oct | 10:32 am to 12:53 pm | 5:36 pm |
| Pune | 13 Oct | 11:10 am to 1:31 pm | 6:13 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 13 Oct | 11:15 am to 1:35 pm | 6:15 pm |
| Jaipur | 13 Oct | 11:03 am to 1:22 pm | 6:00 pm |
| Lucknow | 13 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:01 pm | 5:39 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, 13 October in Chennai
- Rahu Kalam8:57 am to 10:26 am
- Sunrise and sunset5:59 am and 5:51 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 11:24 am, moonset 11:06 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Shashthi
- NakshatraMula
Maha Saptami 2029 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:59 am to 7:28 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:28 am to 8:57 am | Shubh | Good |
| 8:57 am to 10:26 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:26 am to 11:55 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:55 am to 1:24 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:24 pm to 2:53 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:53 pm to 4:22 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:22 pm to 5:51 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:51 pm to 7:22 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:22 pm to 8:53 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:53 pm to 10:24 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:24 pm to 11:55 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:55 pm to 1:26 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:26 am to 2:57 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:57 am to 4:28 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:28 am to 5:59 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Maha Saptami in 2029?
Maha Saptami is on Saturday, 13 October, 2029.
What is the Maha Saptami 2029 puja muhurat in Chennai?
In Chennai, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:43 am to 1:06 pm. Shukla Saptami runs from 6:17 am, 13 Oct to 5:02 am, 14 Oct.