Sharad Navratri 2036: 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 2036

Saturday, 20 September 2036 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:34 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 7:21 AM, 20 Sept – 4:19 AM, 21 Sept

Sharad Navratri 2037

Friday, 9 October 2037 · Ghatasthapana 6:18 AM – 8:38 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 8:04 AM, 9 Oct – 4:18 AM, 10 Oct

Sharad Navratri dates 2036–2040

YearDate and muhurat
2036Saturday, 20 September 2036 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:34 AM
2037Friday, 9 October 2037 · Ghatasthapana 6:18 AM – 8:38 AM
2038Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 6:12 AM – 8:36 AM
2039Tuesday, 18 October 2039 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM
2040Sunday, 7 October 2040 · Ghatasthapana 6:17 AM – 8:37 AM

Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

Sharad Navratri 2036 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiSaturday, 20 September 2036 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:34 AM
MumbaiSaturday, 20 September 2036 · Ghatasthapana 6:26 AM – 8:52 AM
KolkataSaturday, 20 September 2036 · Ghatasthapana 5:24 AM – 7:50 AM
ChennaiSaturday, 20 September 2036 · Ghatasthapana 5:57 AM – 8:23 AM
BengaluruSaturday, 20 September 2036 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:34 AM
HyderabadSaturday, 20 September 2036 · Ghatasthapana 6:04 AM – 8:30 AM
PuneSaturday, 20 September 2036 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:48 AM
AhmedabadSaturday, 20 September 2036 · Ghatasthapana 6:27 AM – 8:53 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.

  1. Set up the kalash on the first morning
  2. Fast or eat simple food
  3. Worship a different form of Durga each day
  4. Join garba or dandiya, where it is the custom
  5. 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 2036?

Sharad Navratri is on Saturday, 20 September 2036, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2037?

Sharad Navratri is on Friday, 9 October 2037, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Ghatasthapana time for Sharad Navratri?

For New Delhi: 6:08 AM – 8:34 AM on Saturday, 20 September. 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 2038?

Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 6:12 AM – 8:36 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2039?

Tuesday, 18 October 2039 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2040?

Sunday, 7 October 2040 · Ghatasthapana 6:17 AM – 8:37 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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