Saraswati Avahan is the installation of Saraswati Mata Puja during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Saraswati Avahan date is October 16, Friday.
Saraswati Avahan is mainly performed in Moola Nakshatra time. As Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati – the last three days of the 9-night festival are dedicated to Mata Saraswati, Goddess of knowledge, wisdom and learning in Hindu Dharma.
Saraswati Avahan date, Time in 2026 Navratri
Date – 16 October 2026, Friday.
Time – Triratra Vrata Kalasha Sthapana Time : 3.33 PM to 5.54 PM
Time – There is no Pratah Kala Saraswati Avahan. Best / Auspicious Muhurat for Saraswati Avahan: 3.33 PM to 5.54 PM
Time – Moola Nakshatra Pooja Time : 3.33 PM to 5.54 PM. Moola Nakshatram begins at 6.47 AM on 16 October and ends at 9.47 AM, 17 October.