Sharad Navratri muhurat · Bengaluru
Sharad Navratri 2026 · Bengaluru
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Sharad Navratri is nine days of worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, opening with Ghatasthapana. Below is the start date, the auspicious Ghatasthapana window, and the calendar through Vijayadashami.
Auspicious muhurat
Ghatasthapana muhurat: 6:19 AM to 10:12 AM. Abhijit muhurat: 11:44 AM to 12:31 PM (New Delhi).
Today's exact timings
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Days around this festival
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Sharad Navratri
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Sharad Navratri: story and puja steps
The times above are for New Delhi. Bengaluru's own sunrise, sunset and Abhijit Muhurat load in the box above. The story, puja steps and what to offer are on the main Sharad Navratri page.
Read the full guide →How the Ghatasthapana muhurat is fixed
Ghatasthapana is performed on Pratipada tithi, after sunrise and around Abhijit Muhurat, a window the day treats as stable.
This window also depends on your city's sunrise, so check the exact time for your city on the muhurat page.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When does Navratri 2026 begin? +
Sharad Navratri 2026 begins October 11 and runs through October 19, with Vijayadashami on October 20.
What is the auspicious Ghatasthapana muhurat? +
In Delhi the Ghatasthapana window is 6:19 AM to 10:12 AM, with the Abhijit muhurat from 11:44 AM to 12:31 PM. Select your city on the muhurat page for the exact local time.
Is this different from Chaitra Navratri? +
Yes, Sharad Navratri falls in the Ashwin month and is the larger of the two, while Chaitra Navratri is celebrated in the Chaitra month alongside the Hindu new year.
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