Sharad Navratri
Nine nights of Devi worship in Ashwin.
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- CategoryMulti-day period
- DeityMaa Durga
- Defining tithi / momentShukla Paksha Pratipada: to
- Lunar monthAshwin Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta)
Ghatasthapana Muhurat · Sunday, 11 October 2026
Chitra Nakshatra: to — traditionally avoided for Ghatasthapana, but not prohibited.
Vaidhriti Yoga: to — traditionally avoided for Ghatasthapana, but not prohibited.
For Sharad Navratri, Ghatasthapana is done on Pratipada in the first third of the day, within the dual-nature (Dvisvabhava) lagna rising at sunrise — normally Kanya. Pratipada must prevail; it is not done at night. If the morning window is not available, Abhijit Muhurat is used. Family and regional practices vary.
Timings on Sunday, 11 October 2026
Rule applied: Smarta — The tithi covers the required time on this day only.
Puja vidhi
Mantra & Bhakti
- Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
- Shri Durga Chalisa
- Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu (selected verses)
- Lalita Sahasranama Stotram
- Sarva Mangala Mangalye
- Devi Kavacham (Durga Kavach)
- Om Dum Durgayai Namah
- Navarna Mantra
- Durga Gayatri
- Argala Stotram
- Bhavanyashtakam
- Shri Vindhyeshwari Chalisa
- Keelaka Stotram
- Dum (bija of Durga)
- Shri Kali Chalisa
- Jai Ambe Gauri
Recipes, stories and temples
Prasad to make
- Sooji sheera (semolina halwa)
- Sabudana khichdi
- Kuttu puri (buckwheat puri)
- Singhare ka halwa (water chestnut flour halwa)
- Rava kesari
- Makhana kheer (fox nut kheer)
Story for children
Temples that celebrate it specially
Across India
How this festival is celebrated in different regions, with the regional names and each date's rule.
How the date is determined
- This period runs from Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) to Maha Navami.
Traditional variation
This is the date given by the rule shown above for the selected place. It is not the only valid date: regional Panchangs, family customs and sampradayas may observe it on a different day.
Rule source: Tithi–kaal rule of the Dharmashastra digests (Nirnaya Sindhu / Dharma Sindhu), as applied by modern drik-ganita (computed) Panchangs
Traditions may vary by region and Panchang convention. Times are shown for the selected place, time zone and calculation profile.
Calculated with engine 1.4.2 · rules rules-2026-09-29-a0a4505e · profile north-lahiri-calibrated v1 · ayanamsa lahiri_drik_compat · astronomy-engine@2.1.19 · Asia/Kolkata
Dates in 2026
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2026 (Sun) – 19/10/2026 (Mon)
Next
Ashwin Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta) |
Shukla Paksha Pratipada: to | — | Standard rule applied |
Dates in 2027
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2027 (Thu) – 08/10/2027 (Fri)
Ashwin Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta) |
Shukla Paksha Pratipada: to | — | Standard rule applied |