Maha Navami 2028 falls on Tuesday, September 26, 2028 in Doha. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:25 AM and sunset 5:24 PM.
India: Sep 27, 2028
Also known as: Mahanavami · Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja
Doha timings
Date
Tuesday, September 26, 2028
Tuesday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami
Sunrise
5:25 AM
Sunset
5:24 PM
Moonrise
1:00 PM
Moonset
11:48 PM
Shubh muhurat in Doha
Abhijit Muhurat11:00 AM – 11:48 AM
Rahu Kaal — avoid2:24 PM – 3:54 PM
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.
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.
Maha Navami 2028 in Doha is on Tuesday, September 26, 2028. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami.
Is Maha Navami 2028 on the same day in Doha as in India?
No. Maha Navami is on Sep 26, 2028 in Doha but Sep 27, 2028 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.
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.