Maha Navami 2029 in Varanasi

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In short

Maha Navami 2029 falls on Monday, October 15, 2029 in Varanasi. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:57 AM and sunset 5:29 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Mahanavami · Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja

Varanasi timings

Date
Monday, October 15, 2029
Monday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Sunset
5:29 PM
Moonrise
1:12 PM

Shubh muhurat in Varanasi

Abhijit Muhurat11:20 AM – 12:06 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid7:23 AM – 8:50 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 Varanasi

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 2027Maha Navami 2028

More festivals

Durga AshtamiDussehraSharad NavratriSharad PurnimaKarva ChauthDhanteras

Frequently asked questions

When is Maha Navami 2029 in Varanasi?

Maha Navami 2029 in Varanasi is on Monday, October 15, 2029. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami.

Is Maha Navami 2029 on the same day in Varanasi as in India?

Yes. Maha Navami falls on Oct 15, 2029 in both Varanasi 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.