Maha Navami 2029 falls on Tuesday, October 16, 2029 in Auckland. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:36 AM and sunset 7:36 PM.
India: Oct 15, 2029
Also known as: Mahanavami · Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja
Auckland timings
Date
Tuesday, October 16, 2029
Tuesday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
7:36 PM
Moonrise
1:53 PM
Moonset
3:00 AM
Shubh muhurat in Auckland
Abhijit Muhurat12:40 PM – 1:32 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid4:21 PM – 5:59 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 2029 in Auckland is on Tuesday, October 16, 2029. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami.
Is Maha Navami 2029 on the same day in Auckland as in India?
No. Maha Navami is on Oct 16, 2029 in Auckland but Oct 15, 2029 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.