Sharadiya Navratri 2026: when are Ashtami and Navami?
In Sharadiya Navratri 2026, Durga Ashtami falls on October 19, 2026, Monday and Maha Navami on October 19, 2026, Monday. Yes — this time Ashtami and Navami fall on the same day. Sandhi Puja will be from 10:28 am to 11:16 am (New Delhi).
The nine days of Navratri, Durga Chalisa and Jai Ambe Gauri aarti
Date, tithi and Sandhi Puja time
As per the panchang for New Delhi
Sharadiya Navratri 2026
| Durga Ashtami | October 19, 2026, Monday |
|---|---|
| Mahanavami | October 19, 2026, Monday |
| Ashtami tithi | October 18, 8:29 am to October 19, 10:52 am |
| Navami tithi | October 19, 10:52 am to October 20, 12:51 pm |
| Sandhi Puja | October 19, 10:28 am – 11:16 am |
| Ashtami and Navami together? | Yes, on the same day |
Ashtami tithi ends on October 19 at 10:52 am, and Navami begins the same day. So on October 19, 2026, the Ashtami puja is in the morning and the Navami puja after 10:52 am. Navami tithi lasts until October 20, 12:51 pm, so many families also do the Navami kanya pujan the next morning.
Chaitra Navratri 2027
| Durga Ashtami | April 14, 2027, Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Mahanavami | April 15, 2027, Thursday |
| Ashtami tithi | April 13, 5:29 pm to April 14, 3:24 pm |
| Navami tithi | April 14, 3:24 pm to April 15, 1:21 pm |
| Sandhi Puja | April 14, 3:00 pm – 3:48 pm |
| Ashtami and Navami together? | No, on different days |
Sharadiya Navratri 2027
| Durga Ashtami | October 7, 2027, Thursday |
|---|---|
| Mahanavami | October 8, 2027, Friday |
| Ashtami tithi | October 7, 4:14 am to October 8, 6:28 am |
| Navami tithi | October 8, 6:28 am to October 9, 9:03 am |
| Sandhi Puja | October 8, 6:04 am – 6:52 am |
| Ashtami and Navami together? | No, on different days |
Durga Ashtami is kept on the day Ashtami tithi prevails at sunrise. Navami is kept on the day Navami tithi begins (before sunset). The tithi time in your city may differ by a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ashtami in Sharadiya Navratri 2026?
Durga Ashtami is on October 19, 2026, Monday. Ashtami tithi lasts from October 18, 8:29 am to October 19, 10:52 am.
When is Navami in Sharadiya Navratri 2026?
Maha Navami is on October 19, 2026, Monday. Navami tithi lasts from October 19, 10:52 am to October 20, 12:51 pm.
Are Ashtami and Navami on the same day in 2026?
Yes — this time Ashtami and Navami fall on the same day. Ashtami tithi ends on October 19 at 10:52 am, and Navami begins.
When should kanya pujan be done in Sharadiya Navratri 2026?
Do the Ashtami kanya pujan on the morning of October 19, 2026 (before 10:52 am) and the Navami kanya pujan after 10:52 am.
What is Sandhi Puja and when is it done?
The last 24 minutes of Ashtami tithi and the first 24 minutes of Navami are called sandhi kaal. It is believed that at this moment Maa Chamunda slew Chand and Mund; puja is done at this time with 108 diyas and 108 lotuses.