Sharad Navratri 2026: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Significance

📅 Sunday, 11 October 2026 → Monday, 19 October 2026

Tithi begins09:20 PM, 10 Oct
Tithi ends09:31 PM, 11 Oct
સૂર્યોદય / સૂર્યાસ્ત (Ujjain)06:22 AM / 06:04 PM
નક્ષત્રChitra (till 10:32 PM, 11 Oct)
Abhijit Muhurat11:50 AM – 12:36 PM
Pradosh kaal06:04 PM – 08:32 PM
Rahu Kaal (avoid)04:37 PM – 06:04 PM

Timings for Ujjain (IST). For your city see the panchang.

Significance

Sharad Navratri (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada to Navami) is the grandest festival of Shakti worship. Ghatasthapana, Durga Saptashati path, Navchandi and Shatchandi yagya performed now are considered most powerful.

Deity: Maa Durga

Special pujas for Sharad Navratri

In other years

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When is Sharad Navratri in 2026?

As per the Ujjain panchang, Sharad Navratri 2026 falls on Sunday, 11 October 2026 and continues till 19 October 2026.

What are the tithi timings for Sharad Navratri 2026?

The tithi begins at 09:20 PM, 10 Oct and ends at 09:31 PM, 11 Oct (IST).

Which puja should be done on Sharad Navratri?

Navchandi Yagya, Shatchandi Mahayagya, Durga Saptashati Path, Navratri Samuhik Durga Puja & Havan, Maa Baglamukhi Havan, Nalkheda are considered especially fruitful on Sharad Navratri.