Sharad Navratri 2098: 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 2098

Thursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 5:48 AM, 25 Sept – 2:55 AM, 26 Sept

Sharad Navratri 2099

Wednesday, 14 October 2099 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:39 AM

Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 7:03 AM, 14 Oct – 3:28 AM, 15 Oct

Sharad Navratri dates 2098–2102

YearDate and muhurat
2098Thursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM
2099Wednesday, 14 October 2099 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:39 AM
2100Monday, 4 October 2100 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:37 AM

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

Sharad Navratri 2098 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiThursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM
MumbaiThursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 6:27 AM – 8:52 AM
KolkataThursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 5:26 AM – 7:50 AM
ChennaiThursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 5:57 AM – 8:22 AM
BengaluruThursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:33 AM
HyderabadThursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 6:05 AM – 8:30 AM
PuneThursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:48 AM
AhmedabadThursday, 25 September 2098 · Ghatasthapana 6:29 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 2098?

Sharad Navratri is on Thursday, 25 September 2098, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

When is Sharad Navratri in 2099?

Sharad Navratri is on Wednesday, 14 October 2099, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Ghatasthapana time for Sharad Navratri?

For New Delhi: 6:11 AM – 8:35 AM on Thursday, 25 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 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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