Durga Saptashati Adhyay 1.24
In Chaitra Navratri, 9th day of Navratri 2026 is March 27 and October 19 in Ashwin Navratri. Mahanavami is the culmination day of Navratri Durga Puja. But due to tithi Vriddhi and Shunya Tithi, Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami are celebrated on the same day i.e., 9th day of Navratri Ashwin Navratri, 19 October 2026.
It falls on ninth day of Navratri in Ashwin Month. Mahanavami is celebrated on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami, the ninth day of Durga Navratri.
Maha Navami is the last day of 9-day festival, Sharad Navaratri. As per Hindu beliefs, Durga puja on Maha Navami is equal to Durga pooja performed on all 9 days of Durga Navaratri.
On this day, Maa Siddhidhatri is worshipped in Navadurga Sampradaya (Shakteya Sampradayam). VIjayawada Kanakadurga Devi is worshipped as Sri Mahishasura Mardhini Devi on 9th day in 2026.
Navratri 2026 dates – Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri
Auspicious Time for 9th day Navratri Puja – 19 October 2026
Ashtami Navami Sandhi Pooja Time : 10.27 AM to 11.15 AM
Durgashtami Pooja in Morning: 6.10 AM to 10.20 AM
Mahanavami Pooja in Afternoon: 1.20 PM to 2.30 PM
Mahanavami Pooja in Evening: 3.40 PM to 6 PM
Abhijit Muhurat Puja : 11.29 AM to 12.20 PM
Amrita Kala Puja : 8.29 AM to 10.16 AM
Rahu Kala Puja : 7.29 AM to 8.56 AM
Pradosha Kaala Puja : 6.10 PM to 8.30 PM
Auspicious Choghadiya for 9th day Navratri Puja
Amrut Choghadiya (अमृत चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 6.10 AM to 7.38 AM
Shubh Choghadiya (शुभ चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 9.06 AM to 10.33 AM
Labh Choghadiya (लाभ चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 2,56 PM to 4.24 PM
Amrut Choghadiya (अमृत चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 4.24 PM to 5.52 PM