Sharad Navratri 2096: 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 2096
Wednesday, 17 October 2096 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 11:59 AM, 16 Oct – 2:03 PM, 17 Oct
Sharad Navratri 2097
Sunday, 6 October 2097 · Ghatasthapana 6:16 AM – 8:37 AM
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 5:16 PM, 5 Oct – 4:51 PM, 6 Oct
Sharad Navratri dates 2096–2100
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2096 | Wednesday, 17 October 2096 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM |
| 2097 | Sunday, 6 October 2097 · Ghatasthapana 6:16 AM – 8:37 AM |
| 2098 | Thursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM |
| 2099 | Wednesday, 14 October 2099 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:39 AM |
| 2100 | Monday, 4 October 2100 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Sharad Navratri 2096 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 17 October 2096 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM |
| Mumbai | Wednesday, 17 October 2096 · Ghatasthapana 6:33 AM – 8:53 AM |
| Kolkata | Wednesday, 17 October 2096 · Ghatasthapana 5:33 AM – 7:53 AM |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 17 October 2096 · Ghatasthapana 5:59 AM – 8:21 AM |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 17 October 2096 · Ghatasthapana 6:10 AM – 8:31 AM |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 17 October 2096 · Ghatasthapana 6:09 AM – 8:30 AM |
| Pune | Wednesday, 17 October 2096 · Ghatasthapana 6:28 AM – 8:49 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Wednesday, 17 October 2096 · Ghatasthapana 6:37 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.
- 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 2096?
Sharad Navratri is on Wednesday, 17 October 2096, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2097?
Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 6 October 2097, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Ghatasthapana time for Sharad Navratri?
For New Delhi: 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM on Wednesday, 17 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 2098?
Thursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2099?
Wednesday, 14 October 2099 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:39 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2100?
Monday, 4 October 2100 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 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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