Sharad Navratri 2026: date and puja muhurat
The nine nights of the Goddess in autumn, beginning on the first day of Ashwin's bright half.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Sharad Navratri 2026
Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Ghatasthapana 6:19 AM – 8:38 AM
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 9:20 PM, 10 Oct – 9:31 PM, 11 Oct
Sharad Navratri 2027
Thursday, 30 September 2027 · Ghatasthapana 6:13 AM – 8:36 AM
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 8:06 AM, 30 Sept – 5:35 AM, 1 Oct
Sharad Navratri dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Ghatasthapana 6:19 AM – 8:38 AM |
| 2027 | Thursday, 30 September 2027 · Ghatasthapana 6:13 AM – 8:36 AM |
| 2028 | Tuesday, 19 September 2028 · Ghatasthapana 6:07 AM – 8:34 AM |
| 2029 | Monday, 8 October 2029 · Ghatasthapana 6:17 AM – 8:38 AM |
| 2030 | Saturday, 28 September 2030 · Ghatasthapana 6:12 AM – 8:36 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Sharad Navratri 2026 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Ghatasthapana 6:19 AM – 8:38 AM |
| Mumbai | Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Ghatasthapana 6:31 AM – 8:52 AM |
| Kolkata | Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Ghatasthapana 5:31 AM – 7:52 AM |
| Chennai | Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Ghatasthapana 5:58 AM – 8:21 AM |
| Bengaluru | Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Ghatasthapana 6:09 AM – 8:32 AM |
| Hyderabad | Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Ghatasthapana 6:07 AM – 8:29 AM |
| Pune | Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Ghatasthapana 6:27 AM – 8:48 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Ghatasthapana 6:34 AM – 8:55 AM |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The nine nights of the Goddess in autumn, beginning on the first day of Ashwin's bright half. Durga's victory over Mahishasura is celebrated; each day honours one of her nine forms.
Why it matters
The main Navratri of the year: nine nights of the Goddess, ending in Dussehra.
How it is traditionally kept
Ghatasthapana on the first morning, fasting, garba and dandiya in many states, and Kanya puja on Ashtami or Navami.
- Set up the kalash on the first morning
- Fast or eat simple food
- Worship a different form of Durga each day
- Join garba or dandiya, where it is the custom
- Perform kanya pujan on Ashtami or Navami
Across India
Durga Puja in West Bengal and Assam, Garba in Gujarat, Golu in Tamil Nadu, Bathukamma in Telangana.
Questions
When is Sharad Navratri in 2026?
Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2027?
Sharad Navratri is on Thursday, 30 September 2027, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Ghatasthapana time for Sharad Navratri?
For New Delhi: 6:19 AM – 8:38 AM on Sunday, 11 October. Times differ a little between cities.
What is Sharad Navratri?
The nine nights of the Goddess in autumn, beginning on the first day of Ashwin's bright half. Durga's victory over Mahishasura is celebrated; each day honours one of her nine forms.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2028?
Tuesday, 19 September 2028 · Ghatasthapana 6:07 AM – 8:34 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2029?
Monday, 8 October 2029 · Ghatasthapana 6:17 AM – 8:38 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2030?
Saturday, 28 September 2030 · Ghatasthapana 6:12 AM – 8:36 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Sharad Navratri celebrated across India?
Durga Puja in West Bengal and Assam, Garba in Gujarat, Golu in Tamil Nadu, Bathukamma in Telangana.
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