Navaratri 2036: date and timings
Navaratri is on Saturday, 20 September, 2036. Shukla Pratipada runs from 7:21 am, 20 Sept to 4:19 am, 21 Sept.
Navaratri 2036 muhurat by city
Shukla Pratipada runs from 7:21 am, 20 Sept to 4:19 am, 21 Sept (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 6:04 am | 6:13 pm |
| Delhi | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 6:08 am | 6:19 pm |
| Mumbai | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 6:27 am | 6:36 pm |
| Chennai | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 5:58 am | 6:06 pm |
| Bengaluru | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 6:08 am | 6:16 pm |
| Kolkata | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 5:24 am | 5:34 pm |
| Vijayawada | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 5:56 am | 6:04 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 5:45 am | 5:54 pm |
| Pune | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 6:23 am | 6:32 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 6:27 am | 6:37 pm |
| Jaipur | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 6:14 am | 6:25 pm |
| Lucknow | 20 Sept | From sunrise, 5:53 am | 6:04 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.
Navaratri 2036 Choghadiya in Delhi
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Navaratri from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:08 am to 7:40 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:40 am to 9:11 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:11 am to 10:42 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:42 am to 12:14 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:14 pm to 1:45 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:45 pm to 3:17 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:17 pm to 4:48 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:48 pm to 6:19 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:19 pm to 7:48 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:48 pm to 9:17 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:17 pm to 10:45 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:45 pm to 12:14 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:14 am to 1:43 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:43 am to 3:11 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:11 am to 4:40 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:40 am to 6:09 am (night) | Labh | Good |
What to do
- Perform Ghatasthapana on the first morning
- Worship one form of the Goddess each day
- Keep a fast or a satvik diet if your family follows it
About Navaratri
Sharad Navaratri is the nine-night worship of the Goddess in her nine forms, from Ashwin Shukla Pratipada. It is celebrated with Garba and Dandiya in Gujarat, Durga Puja in Bengal, Bommala Koluvu and Golu doll displays in the South, and Bathukamma in Telangana.
How the timing is decided
Ghatasthapana, the installation of the sacred pot, is done in the morning of Pratipada.
Also on Saturday, 20 September in Delhi
- Rahu Kaal9:11 am to 10:42 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:08 am and 6:19 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 6:08 am, moonset 6:47 pm
- Tithi at sunriseAmavasya
- NakshatraUttara Phalguni
Questions people ask
When is Navaratri in 2036?
Navaratri is on Saturday, 20 September, 2036.
Why is Navaratri celebrated?
Sharad Navaratri is the nine-night worship of the Goddess in her nine forms, from Ashwin Shukla Pratipada. It is celebrated with Garba and Dandiya in Gujarat, Durga Puja in Bengal, Bommala Koluvu and Golu doll displays in the South, and Bathukamma in Telangana..