Sharad Navratri 2076: 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 2076

Tuesday, 29 September 2076 · Ghatasthapana 6:13 AM – 8:36 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 10:58 AM, 28 Sept – 12:22 PM, 29 Sept

Sharad Navratri 2077

Sunday, 17 October 2077 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 4:37 AM, 17 Oct – 7:02 AM, 18 Oct

Sharad Navratri dates 2076–2080

YearDate and muhurat
2076Tuesday, 29 September 2076 · Ghatasthapana 6:13 AM – 8:36 AM
2077Sunday, 17 October 2077 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM
2078Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 6:16 AM – 8:37 AM
2079Tuesday, 26 September 2079 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM
2080Monday, 14 October 2080 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:39 AM

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

Sharad Navratri 2076 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiTuesday, 29 September 2076 · Ghatasthapana 6:13 AM – 8:36 AM
MumbaiTuesday, 29 September 2076 · Ghatasthapana 6:28 AM – 8:52 AM
KolkataTuesday, 29 September 2076 · Ghatasthapana 5:27 AM – 7:51 AM
ChennaiTuesday, 29 September 2076 · Ghatasthapana 5:58 AM – 8:22 AM
BengaluruTuesday, 29 September 2076 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:33 AM
HyderabadTuesday, 29 September 2076 · Ghatasthapana 6:05 AM – 8:29 AM
PuneTuesday, 29 September 2076 · Ghatasthapana 6:24 AM – 8:48 AM
AhmedabadTuesday, 29 September 2076 · 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.

  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 2076?

Sharad Navratri is on Tuesday, 29 September 2076, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2077?

Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 17 October 2077, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Ghatasthapana time for Sharad Navratri?

For New Delhi: 6:13 AM – 8:36 AM on Tuesday, 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 2078?

Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 6:16 AM – 8:37 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2079?

Tuesday, 26 September 2079 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2080?

Monday, 14 October 2080 · 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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