Sharad Navratri 2043: 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 2043

Sunday, 4 October 2043 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 8:42 AM, 3 Oct – 10:07 AM, 4 Oct

Sharad Navratri 2044

Thursday, 22 September 2044 · Ghatasthapana 6:09 AM – 8:35 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 4:33 PM, 21 Sept – 3:14 PM, 22 Sept

Sharad Navratri dates 2043–2047

YearDate and muhurat
2043Sunday, 4 October 2043 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM
2044Thursday, 22 September 2044 · Ghatasthapana 6:09 AM – 8:35 AM
2045Wednesday, 11 October 2045 · Ghatasthapana 6:19 AM – 8:38 AM
2046Sunday, 30 September 2046 · Ghatasthapana 6:13 AM – 8:36 AM
2047Friday, 20 September 2047 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:34 AM

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

Sharad Navratri 2043 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiSunday, 4 October 2043 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM
MumbaiSunday, 4 October 2043 · Ghatasthapana 6:29 AM – 8:52 AM
KolkataSunday, 4 October 2043 · Ghatasthapana 5:28 AM – 7:51 AM
ChennaiSunday, 4 October 2043 · Ghatasthapana 5:58 AM – 8:21 AM
BengaluruSunday, 4 October 2043 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:32 AM
HyderabadSunday, 4 October 2043 · Ghatasthapana 6:06 AM – 8:29 AM
PuneSunday, 4 October 2043 · Ghatasthapana 6:25 AM – 8:48 AM
AhmedabadSunday, 4 October 2043 · Ghatasthapana 6:31 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.

  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 2043?

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 4 October 2043, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2044?

Sharad Navratri is on Thursday, 22 September 2044, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Ghatasthapana time for Sharad Navratri?

For New Delhi: 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM on Sunday, 4 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 2045?

Wednesday, 11 October 2045 · Ghatasthapana 6:19 AM – 8:38 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2046?

Sunday, 30 September 2046 · Ghatasthapana 6:13 AM – 8:36 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2047?

Friday, 20 September 2047 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:34 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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