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Maha Navami 2026 falls on Monday, October 19, 2026 in Detroit. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:51 AM and sunset 6:42 PM.
India: Oct 20, 2026 · Maha Navami 2026 →
Also known as: Mahanavami · Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja
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.
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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.
Weapons, books, vehicles and machinery are cleaned, garlanded and left unused for the day. The Navratri fast is broken after the Kanya Pujan.
Maha Navami 2026 in Detroit is on Monday, October 19, 2026. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami.
No. Maha Navami is on Oct 19, 2026 in Detroit but Oct 20, 2026 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.
Maha Navami is also known as Mahanavami, Ayudha Puja, Saraswati Puja. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.