Sharad Navratri 2088: 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 2088

Friday, 15 October 2088 · Ghatasthapana 6:22 AM – 8:39 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 8:10 PM, 14 Oct – 8:35 PM, 15 Oct

Sharad Navratri 2089

Tuesday, 4 October 2089 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 6:46 AM, 4 Oct – 4:29 AM, 5 Oct

Sharad Navratri dates 2088–2092

YearDate and muhurat
2088Friday, 15 October 2088 · Ghatasthapana 6:22 AM – 8:39 AM
2089Tuesday, 4 October 2089 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM
2090Sunday, 24 September 2090 · Ghatasthapana 6:10 AM – 8:35 AM
2091Saturday, 13 October 2091 · Ghatasthapana 6:20 AM – 8:39 AM
2092Thursday, 2 October 2092 · Ghatasthapana 6:14 AM – 8:36 AM

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

Sharad Navratri 2088 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiFriday, 15 October 2088 · Ghatasthapana 6:22 AM – 8:39 AM
MumbaiFriday, 15 October 2088 · Ghatasthapana 6:32 AM – 8:53 AM
KolkataFriday, 15 October 2088 · Ghatasthapana 5:33 AM – 7:52 AM
ChennaiFriday, 15 October 2088 · Ghatasthapana 5:59 AM – 8:21 AM
BengaluruFriday, 15 October 2088 · Ghatasthapana 6:09 AM – 8:31 AM
HyderabadFriday, 15 October 2088 · Ghatasthapana 6:09 AM – 8:30 AM
PuneFriday, 15 October 2088 · Ghatasthapana 6:28 AM – 8:49 AM
AhmedabadFriday, 15 October 2088 · 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 2088?

Sharad Navratri is on Friday, 15 October 2088, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2089?

Sharad Navratri is on Tuesday, 4 October 2089, 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 Friday, 15 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 2090?

Sunday, 24 September 2090 · Ghatasthapana 6:10 AM – 8:35 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2091?

Saturday, 13 October 2091 · Ghatasthapana 6:20 AM – 8:39 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2092?

Thursday, 2 October 2092 · 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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