Durga Puja (Shashthi/Saptami phase) 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance
Durga Puja (Shashthi/Saptami phase) 2026 falls on Friday, 16 October 2026. [Shakti] Major Bengal-centered Durga worship festival within Sharad Navratri Tithi at sunrise: Shukla Paksha Shashthi.
- Friday, 16 October 2026
- Tithi: Shukla Paksha Shashthi
- Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 06:22 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Durga Puja (Shashthi/Saptami phase) in 2026?
Durga Puja (Shashthi/Saptami phase) 2026 falls on Friday, 16 October 2026.
- Why is Durga Puja (Shashthi/Saptami phase) celebrated?
[Shakti] Major Bengal-centered Durga worship festival within Sharad Navratri
- What is the tithi on Durga Puja (Shashthi/Saptami phase) 2026?
At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Shukla Paksha Shashthi and the nakshatra is Jyeshtha.
- What are the sunrise and sunset times on Durga Puja (Shashthi/Saptami phase) 2026?
In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset at 05:51 PM. Times differ by city.