When is Navami? Maha Navami 2026
In Sharadiya Navratri 2026, Maha Navami falls on October 19, 2026, Monday. Navami tithi lasts from October 19, 10:52 am to October 20, 12:51 pm. This time Ashtami and Navami fall on the same day. The next day is Dussehra (Vijayadashami).
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What to do on Maha Navami
- Worship Maa Siddhidatri and offer til and seasonal fruit.
- Do kanya pujan during Navami tithi, if you did not do it on Ashtami.
- Close Navratri with a havan: offer ahutis with mantras of the Durga Saptashati or 'Om Dum Durgayai Namah'.
- Respectfully immerse the jau (khetri) and kalash the next day, on Dussehra.
Frequently asked questions
When is Navami 2026?
In Sharadiya Navratri 2026, Maha Navami falls on October 19, 2026, Monday. Navami tithi lasts from October 19, 10:52 am to October 20, 12:51 pm. This time Ashtami and Navami fall on the same day. The next day is Dussehra (Vijayadashami).
When should the kanya pujan of Navami be done?
During Navami tithi, after 10:52 am; many families also do the Navami kanya pujan the next morning, because Navami tithi lasts until October 20, 12:51 pm.
Which Devi is worshipped on Maha Navami?
Maa Siddhidatri — the ninth form of Navdurga. Navratri closes on this day with a havan.
When should the Navratri vrat be broken (parana)?
Those who fast all nine days do the parana after Navami tithi ends or on the morning of Dashami (Dussehra); many families break the vrat after the Navami havan and kanya pujan.
Maha Navami 2026 date?
Maha Navami 2026: October 19, 2026. Navami tithi: October 19, 10:52 am to October 20, 12:51 pm.