Monday, 19 October 2026
Maha Navami 2026
In short
Maha Navami 2026 is on Monday, 19 October 2026: Shukla Paksha Navami of Ashwin, the tithi current at mid-afternoon (aparahna) in New Delhi.
In Kathmandu it falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
- Date
- Monday, 19 October 2026
- Tithi
- Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami
- Tithi begins
- 19 Oct, 10:53
- Tithi ends
- 20 Oct, 12:51
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Maha Navami is the ninth and final day of Navratri worship, dedicated to the goddess Durga in her form as Siddhidatri. It precedes Vijaya Dashami.
In India, many households perform kanya puja and conclude the Navratri fast, and in the south tools, books and vehicles are worshipped as Ayudha Puja. In Nepal, the Taleju Bhawani temple in Kathmandu opens to the public, and people worship vehicles and tools, often with animal offerings.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Maha Navami in 2026?
Maha Navami 2026 is on Monday, 19 October 2026. In Kathmandu it falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
How is the date of Maha Navami decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Navami of Ashwin, the tithi current at mid-afternoon (aparahna) in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Maha Navami observed?
In India, many households perform kanya puja and conclude the Navratri fast, and in the south tools, books and vehicles are worshipped as Ayudha Puja. In Nepal, the Taleju Bhawani temple in Kathmandu opens to the public, and people worship vehicles and tools, often with animal offerings.