Navratri Panchang 2026: City-Wise Kalash Sthapana Muhurat, Puja Timings, Tithi & Nakshatra

Shardiya Navratri 2026 will begin on Sunday, October 11, with Ghatasthapana marking the beginning of the nine-day worship of Maa Durga and her nine forms. The festival will continue through October 19, while Vijayadashami/Dussehra falls on October 20.

Ghatasthapana, also known as Kalash Sthapana, is one of the most important rituals of Navratri. It involves establishing a sacred kalash and invoking Goddess Shakti at the beginning of the festival. Since sunrise and local Panchang calculations vary from city to city, the exact Ghatasthapana Muhurat is slightly different across India.

Here is the complete Navratri Panchang 2026, including Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Pratipada Tithi, Nakshatra, city-wise timings, Puja Samagri and the nine-day Maa Durga calendar.


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Navratri 2026: Date and Key Panchang Details

Details	Date/Timing
Navratri Begins	Sunday, October 11, 2026
Ghatasthapana	October 11, 2026
Day	Sunday
Tithi	Ashwin Shukla Pratipada
Pratipada Begins	October 10 at around 9:19 PM
Pratipada Ends	October 11 at around 9:30 PM
Nakshatra during Ghatasthapana	Chitra
Chitra Nakshatra Ends	October 11 at around 10:32 PM
Yoga	Vaidhriti
Navratri Day 1 Goddess	Maa Shailputri
Navratri Ends	October 19, 2026
Vijayadashami/Dussehra	October 20, 2026

The exact clock timings can vary by location, but the underlying tithi begins and ends at the same astronomical moment; local Panchang converts those moments into the city's local time.

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Ghatasthapana Muhurat 2026

The main Ghatasthapana Muhurat on October 11 is 6:19 AM to 10:12 AM, giving devotees nearly four hours for Kalash Sthapana. The Abhijit Muhurat is 11:44 AM to 12:31 PM and can serve as an alternative timing according to the local Panchang.

The Ghatasthapana Muhurat falls during Pratipada Tithi. The Panchang also shows Chitra Nakshatra and Vaidhriti Yoga during the morning window. Traditional Panchang rules can differ on how strictly these periods should be avoided, so devotees following a specific family or regional tradition should follow their customary Panchang or priest's guidance.

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City-Wise Ghatasthapana Muhurat 2026

The following timings are local times for each city:

City	Ghatasthapana Muhurat	Abhijit Muhurat
New Delhi	6:19 AM – 10:12 AM	11:44 AM – 12:31 PM
Noida	6:19 AM – 10:11 AM	Around 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM
Gurugram	6:20 AM – 10:12 AM	Around 11:45 AM – 12:32 PM
Ghaziabad	6:19 AM – 10:11 AM	Around 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM
Mumbai	6:31 AM – 10:27 AM	12:01 PM – 12:48 PM
Kolkata	5:31 AM – 9:26 AM	10:59 AM – 11:46 AM
Chennai	5:59 AM – 9:57 AM	11:31 AM – 12:19 PM
Bengaluru	6:09 AM – 10:07 AM	11:42 AM – 12:30 PM
Hyderabad	6:08 AM – 10:05 AM	11:39 AM – 12:26 PM
Ahmedabad	6:35 AM – 10:29 AM	—
Jaipur	6:24 AM – 10:17 AM	—
Lucknow	6:03 AM – 9:56 AM	—
Patna	5:46 AM – 9:39 AM	—
Bhopal	6:16 AM – 10:10 AM	—
Ujjain	6:22 AM – 10:16 AM	—
Haridwar	6:16 AM – 10:08 AM	—
Pune	6:27 AM – 10:23 AM	—
Guwahati	5:20 AM – 9:13 AM	—

*City-wise timings are based on local sunrise and Panchang calculations; minor differences of a minute or two can occur between Panchangs*

Navratri Ghatasthapana Puja Samagri 2026

Before starting the ritual, devotees can keep the following items ready:

• Copper, brass or earthen Kalash
• Clean water or Gangajal
• Mango leaves
• Coconut
• Red or yellow cloth
• Roli and Kumkum
• Akshat (uncooked rice)
• Turmeric
• Moli/Kalava
• Betel leaves
• Betel nuts
• Coins
• Barley/Jau seeds
• Clean soil or earthen pot for sowing barley
• Fresh flowers
• Marigold garland
• Durva grass, where traditionally used
• Incense sticks or dhoop
• Camphor
• Ghee or oil diya
• Cotton wicks
• Fruits
• Sweets or traditional bhog
• Panchamrit ingredients
• Mata ki chunri
• Red flowers
• Sandalwood
• Aasan for the devotee
• Puja thali

The exact list can vary according to regional customs. The central items for Ghatasthapana are the kalash, water, mango leaves, coconut, sacred thread, grains/soil and puja offerings.

How to Perform Ghatasthapana at Home

Begin by cleaning the puja area and taking a bath before the ritual. Place a clean red or yellow cloth on the puja platform and prepare the area for the Kalash.

Take a small quantity of clean soil in a vessel and sow barley seeds (jau) in it. Fill the Kalash with clean water and add items traditionally used in your family custom, such as akshat, coins and betel nut. Place mango leaves around the mouth of the Kalash and cover it with a coconut wrapped or decorated with a red cloth.

The Kalash is then placed over or beside the barley bed, followed by Sankalp, invocation of Goddess Durga, Ganesh Puja and Devi Puja. Light the diya and incense and offer flowers, kumkum, akshat, fruits and bhog.

Devotees may then recite Durga Saptashati, Devi Kavach, Argala Stotra, Keelak Stotra or Durga mantras, depending on their tradition.

The barley planted during Ghatasthapana is allowed to grow throughout Navratri and is traditionally considered a symbol of prosperity, growth and auspiciousness.

Navratri 2026: 9 Days, 9 Goddesses and Colours

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When Is Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami in 2026?

• Ashtami Tithi: October 18, 8:27 AM to October 19, 10:51 AM
• Navami Tithi: October 19, 10:51 AM to October 20, 12:50 PM
• Sandhi Puja: Around the transition between Ashtami and Navami
• Vijayadashami/Dussehra: October 20, 2026

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