Maha Navami 2025 in New Delhi

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

In short

Maha Navami 2025 falls on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in New Delhi. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:15 AM and sunset 6:06 PM.

Also known as: Mahanavami · Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja

New Delhi timings

Date
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Wednesday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
6:06 PM
Moonrise
2:29 PM
Today’s Panchang in New Delhi

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 2024Maha Navami 2026Maha Navami 2027

More festivals

Durga AshtamiDussehraSharad PurnimaSharad NavratriKarva ChauthDhanteras

Frequently asked questions

When is Maha Navami 2025 in New Delhi?

Maha Navami 2025 in New Delhi is on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami.

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.