Sharad Navratri 2050: 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 2050

Sunday, 16 October 2050 · Ghatasthapana 6:22 AM – 8:39 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 2:18 AM, 16 Oct – 4:12 AM, 17 Oct

Sharad Navratri 2051

Thursday, 5 October 2051 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 2:16 AM, 5 Oct – 4:51 AM, 6 Oct

Sharad Navratri dates 2050–2054

YearDate and muhurat
2050Sunday, 16 October 2050 · Ghatasthapana 6:22 AM – 8:39 AM
2051Thursday, 5 October 2051 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM
2052Monday, 23 September 2052 · Ghatasthapana 6:10 AM – 8:35 AM
2053Sunday, 12 October 2053 · Ghatasthapana 6:20 AM – 8:38 AM
2054Friday, 2 October 2054 · Ghatasthapana 6:14 AM – 8:36 AM

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

Sharad Navratri 2050 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiSunday, 16 October 2050 · Ghatasthapana 6:22 AM – 8:39 AM
MumbaiSunday, 16 October 2050 · Ghatasthapana 6:32 AM – 8:53 AM
KolkataSunday, 16 October 2050 · Ghatasthapana 5:33 AM – 7:52 AM
ChennaiSunday, 16 October 2050 · Ghatasthapana 5:59 AM – 8:21 AM
BengaluruSunday, 16 October 2050 · Ghatasthapana 6:09 AM – 8:31 AM
HyderabadSunday, 16 October 2050 · Ghatasthapana 6:09 AM – 8:30 AM
PuneSunday, 16 October 2050 · Ghatasthapana 6:28 AM – 8:49 AM
AhmedabadSunday, 16 October 2050 · Ghatasthapana 6:36 AM – 8:56 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 2050?

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 16 October 2050, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2051?

Sharad Navratri is on Thursday, 5 October 2051, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Ghatasthapana time for Sharad Navratri?

For New Delhi: 6:22 AM – 8:39 AM on Sunday, 16 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 2052?

Monday, 23 September 2052 · Ghatasthapana 6:10 AM – 8:35 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2053?

Sunday, 12 October 2053 · Ghatasthapana 6:20 AM – 8:38 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2054?

Friday, 2 October 2054 · Ghatasthapana 6:14 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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