Navadurga
Maha Saptami, Durga Saptami, is the seventh day of Navratri and second day of Durga Puja in Bengal. In 2026, Maha Saptami date is October 17.
Kalratri Maa is worshipped as part of Navadurga Puja on this year’s Saptami Navratri Puja.
Saraswati Devi Puja is performed in Navadevi Alankarams procedure in South Indian Temples, mainly in Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple.
Dhumavathi (Alakshmi) Mahavidya is worshipped in Dasamahavidya process of Navratri Puja.
Chamundi Devi Saptamatrika is worshipped on this year’s Maha Saptami as a part of Saptamatrika worship.
Nabapatrika and Pre dawn bathing of Kolabou are the main rituals of Durga Puja on Maha Saptami.
Auspicious Time for Navratri Puja – 17 October 2026
Abhijit Muhurat Puja : 11.38 AM to 12.25 PM
Amrita Kala Puja : Next morning 4.20 AM to 6 AM.
Rahu Kala Puja : 9.06 AM to 10.33 AM
Pradosha Kaala Puja : 6.08 PM to 8.34 PM
Auspicious Choghadiya for Navratri Puja, 17 October 2026
Shubh Choghadiya (शुभ चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 7.38 AM to 9.06 AM
Labh Choghadiya (लाभ चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 1.29 PM to 2.57 PM
Amrut Choghadiya (अमृत चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 2.57 PM to 4.25 PM
Labh Choghadiya (लाभ चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 5.53 PM to 7.25 PM
Shubh Choghadiya (शुभ चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 8.57 PM to 10.29 PM
Amrut Choghadiya (अमृत चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 10.29 PM to 12.02 AM