Festival 2028 · Nine nights of Goddess Durga begin (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)
Sharad Navratri (Ghatasthapana) 2028
Tuesday, 19 September 2028
Tithi begins: Mon 18 Sep, 11:53 PM IST
Tithi ends: Tue 19 Sep, 8:01 PM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Sharad Navratri (Ghatasthapana)
Sharad Navratri starts on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada with Ghatasthapana (kalash sthapana) and runs for nine nights of worship of the Navadurga, ending with Maha Navami and Vijayadashami.
Many fast through the nine days, wear a colour for each day and perform Kanya Pujan on Ashtami or Navami.
How it is observed
- Ghatasthapana in the morning (Abhijit muhurat is also used).
- Nine days of Durga puja, Chalisa and Saptashati.
- Fasting on fruit, kuttu and sendha namak.
- Kanya Pujan on Ashtami or Navami.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Sharad Navratri (Ghatasthapana) in 2028?
Sharad Navratri (Ghatasthapana) 2028 falls on Tuesday, 19 September 2028. The tithi begins Mon 18 Sep, 11:53 PM IST and ends Tue 19 Sep, 8:01 PM IST (Delhi).
When is the best time for Ghatasthapana?
In the first third of the day while Pratipada prevails, or in Abhijit Muhurat if it is not available. Check your local panchang.
Why does the date of Sharad Navratri (Ghatasthapana) change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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