Sharad Navratri 2078: 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 2078
Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 6:16 AM – 8:37 AM
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 4:36 AM, 6 Oct – 6:45 AM, 7 Oct
Sharad Navratri 2079
Tuesday, 26 September 2079 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 9:36 AM, 25 Sept – 9:20 AM, 26 Sept
Sharad Navratri dates 2078–2082
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2078 | Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 6:16 AM – 8:37 AM |
| 2079 | Tuesday, 26 September 2079 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM |
| 2080 | Monday, 14 October 2080 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:39 AM |
| 2081 | Friday, 3 October 2081 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM |
| 2082 | Wednesday, 23 September 2082 · Ghatasthapana 6:09 AM – 8:35 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Sharad Navratri 2078 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 6:16 AM – 8:37 AM |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 6:30 AM – 8:52 AM |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 5:29 AM – 7:51 AM |
| Chennai | Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 5:58 AM – 8:21 AM |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:32 AM |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 6:07 AM – 8:29 AM |
| Pune | Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 6:25 AM – 8:48 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 6 October 2078 · Ghatasthapana 6:32 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 2078?
Sharad Navratri is on Thursday, 6 October 2078, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2079?
Sharad Navratri is on Tuesday, 26 September 2079, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Ghatasthapana time for Sharad Navratri?
For New Delhi: 6:16 AM – 8:37 AM on Thursday, 6 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 2080?
Monday, 14 October 2080 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:39 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2081?
Friday, 3 October 2081 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2082?
Wednesday, 23 September 2082 · Ghatasthapana 6:09 AM – 8:35 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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