Maha Navami
Major FestivalTuesday, 20 October 2026 Varanasi
Maha Navami: next dates · Varanasi
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 20 October 2026Next | Tuesday | — |
Maha Navami — Significance
Day 4 of Bengali Durga Puja — Ashvina Shukla Navami. Bali (sacrificial offering, often pumpkin/sugarcane in Bengali tradition), homa, and night-long bhajans. Last day of full puja before Vijaya Dashami visarjan.
Day 4 of Bengali Durga Puja — Bali / homa.
Maha Navami — FAQ
- What is Maha Navami?
- Day 4 of Bengali Durga Puja — Ashvina Shukla Navami.
- When is Maha Navami 2026?
- In 2026, Maha Navami falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
- What is the significance of Maha Navami?
- Day 4 of Bengali Durga Puja — Bali / homa.