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Navratri 2026: Maha Ashtami and Mahanavami Celebrated Today With Kanya Pujan
- •Sharad Navratri's ninth day features worship for both Maha Ashtami and Mahanavami on October 19 due to calendar calculations.
- •Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped on Ashtami, while Maa Siddhidatri is revered on Navami Tithi.
- •The best auspicious time for Kanya Pujan on October 19 is scheduled between 09:15 AM and 10:40 AM.
- •Kanya Pujan involves inviting young girls as manifestations of the Goddess, washing their feet, offering food, and seeking blessings.
- •Vijayadashami will be celebrated the following day on October 20.
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Due to two days of Saptami Tithi, the worship for both Ashtami and Navami Tithi is being held on Monday, October 19, 2026. Ashtami Tithi lasts until 10:51 AM on October 19, after which Navami Tithi begins and runs until October 20 at 12:50 PM.
The best time for Kanya Pujan on October 19, 2026, is from 09:15 AM to 10:40 AM. Additional auspicious timings include the Labh-Unnati Muhurat from 02:57 PM to 04:22 PM and the Amrit-Sarvottam Muhurat from 04:22 PM to 05:48 PM.
To perform Kanya Pujan, first clean the house and worship area, seat the young girls respectfully, wash their feet, and apply tilak. Offer bhog to Maa Durga and serve sattvic food such as halwa, puri, and chana to the girls, concluding by seeking their blessings with gifts or dakshina.
