Sharad Navratri 2038: 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 2038
Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 6:12 AM – 8:36 AM
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 12:27 AM, 29 Sept – 8:52 PM, 29 Sept
Sharad Navratri 2039
Tuesday, 18 October 2039 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 12:39 AM, 18 Oct – 9:57 PM, 18 Oct
Sharad Navratri dates 2038–2042
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2038 | Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 6:12 AM – 8:36 AM |
| 2039 | Tuesday, 18 October 2039 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM |
| 2040 | Sunday, 7 October 2040 · Ghatasthapana 6:17 AM – 8:37 AM |
| 2041 | Thursday, 26 September 2041 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM |
| 2042 | Wednesday, 15 October 2042 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:39 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Sharad Navratri 2038 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 6:12 AM – 8:36 AM |
| Mumbai | Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 6:28 AM – 8:52 AM |
| Kolkata | Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 5:27 AM – 7:51 AM |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 5:57 AM – 8:22 AM |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:33 AM |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 6:05 AM – 8:29 AM |
| Pune | Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 6:24 AM – 8:48 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Wednesday, 29 September 2038 · Ghatasthapana 6:30 AM – 8:54 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 2038?
Sharad Navratri is on Wednesday, 29 September 2038, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2039?
Sharad Navratri is on Tuesday, 18 October 2039, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Ghatasthapana time for Sharad Navratri?
For New Delhi: 6:12 AM – 8:36 AM on Wednesday, 29 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 2040?
Sunday, 7 October 2040 · Ghatasthapana 6:17 AM – 8:37 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2041?
Thursday, 26 September 2041 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2042?
Wednesday, 15 October 2042 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:39 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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