Maha Navami 2024 in Jabalpur

Saturday, October 12, 2024

In short

Maha Navami 2024 falls on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Jabalpur. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:06 AM and sunset 5:45 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Mahanavami · Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja

Jabalpur timings

Date
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Saturday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
5:45 PM
Moonrise
2:18 PM
Moonset
12:18 AM

Shubh muhurat in Jabalpur

Abhijit Muhurat11:33 AM – 12:19 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid9:01 AM – 10:29 AM

The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.

Today’s Panchang in Jabalpur

What is Maha Navami?

Maha Navami is the ninth and final night of Sharad Navratri, closing the Goddess’s worship before Dussehra. In the south it is Ayudha Puja, the day tools and instruments are honoured.

How it is observed

Weapons, books, vehicles and machinery are cleaned, garlanded and left unused for the day. The Navratri fast is broken after the Kanya Pujan.

Other cities

AgraAhmedabadAjmerAligarhAmravatiAmritsarAsansolAurangabadBangaloreBareillyBhavnagarBhopal

Other years

Maha Navami 2025Maha Navami 2026

More festivals

DussehraDurga AshtamiSharad PurnimaKarva ChauthSharad NavratriDhanteras

Frequently asked questions

When is Maha Navami 2024 in Jabalpur?

Maha Navami 2024 in Jabalpur is on Saturday, October 12, 2024. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami.

Is Maha Navami 2024 on the same day in Jabalpur as in India?

Yes. Maha Navami falls on Oct 12, 2024 in both Jabalpur and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

What else is Maha Navami called?

Maha Navami is also known as Mahanavami, Ayudha Puja, Saraswati Puja. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.