Ghatasthapana window
6:20 AM — 10:35 AM
Nine nights of the Goddess begin.
About the day
Ashvin Shukla Pratipada opens Sharad Navratri — nine nights for Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati, closing with Vijayadashami.
How it is observed
Install the kalash in the morning window and sow barley; keep a lamp for the nine nights.
Timing on 11 October
- Pratipada tithi
- 11 Oct, 2:49 AM — 12 Oct, 3:01 AM
- Sunrise
- 6:20 AM
- Sunset
- 7:04 PM
- Abhijit Muhurat
- 12:16 PM — 1:07 PM
- Rahu Kaal
- 5:28 PM — 7:04 PM
- Nakshatra
- Chitra
Want this done properly?
A practitioner can confirm the timing for your family's tradition and perform or guide the observance with you.
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Calculated for Sydney (Australia/Sydney). Regional traditions may observe this date differently.