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Maha Navami 2026 Date: Know Correct Date, Auspicious Muhurat And Scriptural Rules
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News18•17-10-2026, 09:29
Maha Navami 2026 Date: Know Correct Date, Auspicious Muhurat And Scriptural Rules
- •Confusion surrounds the date of Maha Navami 2026, with dates falling on either October 19 or October 20.
- •Navami tithi begins on October 19 at 10:51 AM and ends on October 20 at 12:50 PM.
- •Scriptures like Nirnaya Sindhu and Dharma Sindhu indicate that celebrating Maha Navami on October 19 is superior because it combines with Ashtami tithi.
- •October 20 sees Navami attached with Dashami tithi, which scriptures advise avoiding for worship and havan.
- •Important muhurats for Maha Navami 2026 include Brahma Muhurat from 04:43 AM to 05:34 AM and Abhijit Muhurat from 11:43 AM to 12:29 PM.
Key Questions Answered
Navami tithi starts on October 19, 2026, Monday at 10:51 AM and ends on October 20, 2026, Tuesday at 12:50 PM.
According to Nirnaya Sindhu and Dharma Sindhu, Navami on October 19 is superior because it combines with Ashtami tithi and exists during the midday period, whereas October 20 is attached to Dashami tithi which is prohibited.
The Brahma Muhurat is from 04:43 AM to 05:34 AM, and the Abhijit Muhurat falls between 11:43 AM and 12:29 PM.
