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Navratri 2026: Kalash Sthapana Date, Shubh Muhurat And Timings Revealed
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News18•06-10-2026, 11:00
Navratri 2026: Kalash Sthapana Date, Shubh Muhurat And Timings Revealed
- •Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11, following the sunrise tithi tradition.
- •Devotees have a morning window and an afternoon slot for Kalash Sthapana on the first day.
- •Brahma Muhurat from 4:40 AM to 5:30 AM is ideal for early morning cleansing and taking vows.
- •Rahu Kaal falls between 4:29 PM and 5:56 PM, and devotees are advised to avoid rituals during this time.
- •Kalash Sthapana marks the Pran-Pratishtha of Goddess Durga to invite her divine presence for the nine-day festival.
Key Questions Answered
Sharad Navratri kicks off on Sunday, October 11, 2026, marking the joyful homecoming of Goddess Durga to Earth and the beginning of nine days of worship.
Devotees have two primary windows for Kalash Sthapana on October 11, including a long morning window lasting 3 hours and 52 minutes and a brief 46-minute afternoon slot.
Devotees are advised to avoid starting any new rituals or Kalash Sthapana during Rahu Kaal, which falls in the late afternoon from 4:29 PM to 5:56 PM on the first day.
