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Maha Navami
20th
October 2026
Tuesday / मंगलवार
Maha Navami, the ninth day of Navratri, is the climactic worship of Goddess Durga. Devotees perform the Navami homam and Kanya Pujan seeking victory and prosperity.
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TITHI
Navami
PAKSHA
Shukla
MASA
Ashwina
NAKSHATRA
Shravana
SUNRISE / SUNSET
06:10 / 17:58
SIGNIFICANCE
Why Maha Navami is observed
Maha Navami, the ninth day of Navratri, is the climactic worship of Goddess Durga. Devotees perform the Navami homam and Kanya Pujan seeking victory and prosperity.
AT A GLANCE
ObservanceVrat (fast) + puja
Lunar monthAshwina · Shukla
TithiNavami
Pujas bookable3 pujas
THE RITUALS
What devotees do on this day
01
Navami Homam
Fire worship concluding the nine nights.
02
Kanya Pujan
Worship of nine young girls as the Devi.
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Durga Puja
Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India, particularly in the eastern states of West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura. The festival honors the goddess Durga, who symbolizes power and triumph over evil. The celebration typically takes place over a period of five days, with the main puja (worship) held on the last three days. The festival features elaborate temple decorations, large pandals (temporary structures built to house the goddess's image), and a wide range of cultural activities, including music and dance performances, and community feasts. It is also a major social event, with people coming together to celebrate and participate in the various activities.
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Durga Navmi Homam
Durga Navami Homam is a sacred Vedic fire ritual performed on the ninth day of Navaratri. Its primary purpose is to worship Goddess Durga, seeking her blessings for strength, protection, and victory over negative forces. The ritual involves chanting sacred mantras and offering auspicious items into the consecrated fire to invoke divine blessings for courage, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.
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Durga saptshati path
The Durga Saptashati Path is a sacred Hindu ritual that involves the recitation of 700 verses from the Durga Saptashati. This practice praises Goddess Durga and her divine deeds, and is performed to seek protection, courage, the removal of obstacles, and blessings for prosperity, health, and spiritual growth.
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PANCHANG
Timings · October 20, 2026
Navami Tithi Ends12:50 PM
PakshaShukla
Masa (lunar month)Ashwina (आश्विन)
NakshatraShravana · ends 6:01 PM
Sunrise / Sunset06:10 / 17:58
Timings in local time of Bengaluru, India. In Panchang, the day begins and ends with sunrise.
CHOGHADIYA
Auspicious muhurat
Brahma Muhurta4:33 AM – 5:21 AM
Pratah Sandhya5:22 AM – 6:10 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:40 AM – 12:27 PM
Amrit Kalam12:04 PM – 1:32 PM
Vijaya Muhurta2:02 PM – 2:49 PM
Godhuli Muhurta5:34 PM – 6:22 PM
Sayahna Sandhya5:58 PM – 6:46 PM
Nishita Muhurta11:39 PM – 12:28 AM
Dur Muhurtam8:32 AM – 9:19 AM
Yamaganda9:07 AM – 10:35 AM
Varjyam10:35 AM – 12:04 PM
Gulika Kaal12:04 PM – 1:32 PM
Dur Muhurtam 21:15 PM – 2:02 PM
Rahu Kaal3:01 PM – 4:29 PM
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Maha Navami
When is Maha Navami 2026?+
Maha Navami 2026 is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
What is the tithi and paksha for Maha Navami 2026?+
Maha Navami 2026 falls on the Navami tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Ashwina masa.
What are the auspicious muhurat timings on Maha Navami 2026?+
The auspicious muhurat on Maha Navami 2026 include Brahma Muhurta (4:33 AM–5:21 AM), Pratah Sandhya (5:22 AM–6:10 AM), Abhijit Muhurta (11:40 AM–12:27 PM). Timings are for Bengaluru, India and vary slightly by city.
Which pujas can I book for Maha Navami?+
For Maha Navami you can book Durga Puja, Durga Navmi Homam, Durga saptshati path. Prices start from £231. All pujas are performed by verified pandits with samagri arranged.
How do I book a pandit for Maha Navami 2026?+
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