Navratri · Worldwide 2026
Navratri 2026: One Date Worldwide — Your City's Ghatasthapana Time
Sharad Navratri 2026 begins Sunday, 11 October — everywhere. The Ashwin pratipada spans every region's sunrise (10 October is Amavasya all day — the reason some calendars err). What differs city to city is only the Ghatasthapana window, which follows local sunrise; each is computed below from the ephemeris. Nine nights of garba and Durga Puja follow, closing with Vijayadashami on Tuesday 20 October.
By Dr. R.P. Sharma, Vedic astrologer since 1979.
Navratri begins in New York (EST)
Ghatasthapana in New York: after sunrise at 7:04 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails until 12:01 PM local time. Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from New York.
Navratri begins in Chicago (CST)
Ghatasthapana in Chicago: after sunrise at 7:00 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails until 11:01 AM local time. Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from Chicago.
Navratri begins in Houston (CST)
Ghatasthapana in Houston: after sunrise at 7:22 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails until 11:01 AM local time. Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from Houston.
Navratri begins in San Francisco Bay Area (PST)
Ghatasthapana in San Francisco Bay Area: after sunrise at 7:16 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails until 9:01 AM local time. Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from San Francisco Bay Area.
Navratri begins in Toronto (EST)
Ghatasthapana in Toronto: after sunrise at 7:28 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails until 12:01 PM local time. Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from Toronto.
Navratri begins in Vancouver (PST)
Ghatasthapana in Vancouver: after sunrise at 7:29 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails until 9:01 AM local time. Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from Vancouver.
Navratri begins in London (GMT)
Ghatasthapana in London: after sunrise at 7:19 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails until 5:01 PM local time. Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from London.
Navratri begins in Dubai (GST)
Ghatasthapana in Dubai: after sunrise at 6:16 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails until 8:01 PM local time. Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from Dubai.
Navratri begins in Singapore (SGT)
Ghatasthapana in Singapore: after sunrise at 6:50 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails through the whole local morning (ending 12:01 AM on 12 Oct). Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from Singapore.
Navratri begins in Sydney (AEDT)
Ghatasthapana in Sydney: after sunrise at 6:21 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails through the whole local morning (ending 3:01 AM on 12 Oct). Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from Sydney.
Navratri begins in Melbourne (AEDT)
Ghatasthapana in Melbourne: after sunrise at 6:42 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails through the whole local morning (ending 3:01 AM on 12 Oct). Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from Melbourne.
Navratri begins in Auckland (NZDT)
Ghatasthapana in Auckland: after sunrise at 6:44 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails through the whole local morning (ending 5:01 AM on 12 Oct). Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from Auckland.
Navratri begins in Amsterdam / Amstelveen (CET)
Ghatasthapana in Amsterdam / Amstelveen: after sunrise at 8:00 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails until 6:01 PM local time. Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October · consult from Amsterdam / Amstelveen.
Navratri begins in Delhi NCR, India (IST)
Ghatasthapana in Delhi NCR, India: after sunrise at 6:20 AM, Sunday 11 October 2026 — best in the morning hours. Here the pratipada prevails until 9:31 PM local time. Garba and Durga Puja evenings run from this night through Vijayadashami, 20 October.
Frequently asked questions
When does Navratri 2026 start in the USA?
Sunday, 11 October 2026 — the same date as India. The Ashwin pratipada prevails at sunrise across the USA that morning, so Ghatasthapana is done after local sunrise on the 11th.
Is the Navratri 2026 date the same worldwide?
Yes. Unlike Rakhi 2026, the pratipada spans every region's sunrise on 11 October, so the whole world begins Navratri the same day; only the local Ghatasthapana window differs, following each city's sunrise.
When is Ghatasthapana in New York?
After sunrise on Sunday 11 October — ideally in the morning hours while the pratipada prevails; the computed local window is given above.
When are Durga Ashtami and Vijayadashami 2026?
Ashtami falls on 19 October, and Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 — see the Dussehra guide for the aparahna rule behind that date.
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When is the grahan (eclipse) on 28 August 2026, and what are its timings for India?
The only grahan on 28 August 2026 is a partial lunar eclipse beginning at 01:26 IST, reaching maximum at 03:14 IST, and ending at 05:02 IST. It falls in Shravana nakshatra, with the Moon in sidereal Capricorn and Sun in Leo. Keep the Chandra mantra “Om Som Somaya Namah” and donate white rice or milk on eclipse day to calm lunar energies.
What time should I observe grahan precautions on 28 August 2026 in India?
Precautionary measures start at 00:30 IST on 28 August and last until 05:02 IST, covering the entire eclipse window. This is the time when Chandra’s subtle rays are most disturbed; fasting, chanting lunar stotras, and avoiding food already cooked before the eclipse are traditional guidelines.
Will there be a grahan in August 2026 besides the 28th?
No. Only one grahan occurs in August 2026—the partial lunar eclipse on the 28th. The Sun-Moon alignments for that month do not produce any solar eclipse.
How accurate are Vedic astrological predictions in practice?
Accuracy depends on the quality of the horoscope and the astrologer’s skill. Planetary positions, dashas, and yogas are fixed, but their expression is modified by karma and effort. A well-timed remedy—such as the Mahamrityunjaya mantra for Mars periods—can shift timing without altering destiny.
Can Vedic astrology change destiny, or only guide?
Astrology reveals karma; it does not override it. The 9th-house Jupiter’s aspect on the 10th house can indicate career success, but dasha timing tells when. Classical remedies (gems, mantras, charity) are prescribed to harmonize grahas, not to reverse fate. The chart remains the same; the timing can soften blows.
Is Vedic astrology more dependable than Western systems?
Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac tied to the fixed stars (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 1.18), giving it a clearer link to nakshatra-level timing. Planetary periods (dashas) and divisional charts ( Vargas ) allow precise life-event mapping. Western astrology can still offer insight, but the Vedic framework is more granular for prediction.
What if an astrologer’s prediction later seems incorrect?
A prediction is a probable outcome based on current grahas and dashas. If circumstances change—especially a shift in mahadasha or a strong transiting aspect—the timing may shift. Re-check the chart around major transits; a simple remedy like watering a peepal tree on Saturday can help realign Saturnine energies.
I have heard eclipses bring sudden events; is there any way to prepare?
Eclipses occur when Rahu or Ketu conjoin the Sun or Moon. Their sting lies in suddenness, not inevitability. On 28 August 2026, keep emergency water and a silver coin in your pocket; chant “Om Rahave Namah” if anxiety rises. The eclipse lasts less than four hours—finish essential tasks the evening before, then rest.