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Kanya Puja 2026: Know Auspicious Muhurat and Puja Materials for Ashtami and Navami
- •Kanya Puja during Navratri is traditionally performed on Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami.
- •Durga Ashtami falls on Monday, October 19, 2026, while Mahanavami spans across October 19 and October 20.
- •The morning auspicious muhurat for Kanya Puja on October 19 is from 9:15 AM to 10:40 AM.
- •On October 20, Kanya Puja can be performed during Ravi Yoga between 9:15 AM and 1:31 PM.
- •Essential Puja materials include red chunari, coconut, flowers, halwa, poori, black chickpeas, and gifts.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Hindu calendar, Durga Ashtami falls on Monday, October 19, 2026, as the Ashtami tithi begins on October 18 and lasts until October 19. Mahanavami begins on October 19 at 10:51 AM and runs until October 20 at 12:50 PM, making it best to celebrate both days together on October 19, or observe Mahanavami on October 20.
The favorable Choghadiya muhurat for Kanya Puja on October 19 is in the morning from 9:15 AM to 10:40 AM. Additional afternoon timings include the Labh-Unnati muhurat from 2:57 PM to 4:22 PM and the Amrit-Sarvottam muhurat from 4:22 PM to 5:48 PM.
Required worship materials include red chunaris (1 to 10), roli, red sandalwood, water, a coconut, steel plates, unbroken rice grains (akshat), flowers, a garland, fruits, sweets, kheer, poori, halwa, black chickpeas, gift items, and money for dakshina.
