October 1 – October 6, 2026
Navratri
Sharad Navratri marks nine nights of worship of the Devi in her nine forms, closing with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) — the triumph of good over evil.
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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Real Panchang for this day
Sunrise6:13 am
Sunset6:07 pm
VaraGuruvara
TithiPanchami (Krishna Paksha)
NakshatraRohini
Rahu Kaal (inauspicious)1:39 pm – 3:09 pm
Abhijit Muhurat (auspicious)11:46 am – 12:34 pm
Ghatasthapana (the kalash installation that opens the nine nights) is best done during a stable, auspicious window on day one — check the Abhijit muhurat below.
Computed for New Delhi, India — sunrise, sunset, and muhurat windows shift with your own city.
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