Sharad Navratri 2026 Day 2 – Maa Brahmacharini Puja Today, October 12
Sharad Navratri 2026 continues on Monday, October 12, with the second day dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the second divine form of Goddess Durga. Also known as Navratri Day 2, this auspicious occasion symbolizes devotion, patience, spiritual discipline, and perseverance. Devotees offer prayers, perform traditional puja rituals, observe fasting according to their customs, and seek the Goddess's blessings for peace, strength, and prosperity. Sharad Navratri is one of India's most important Hindu festivals, celebrated over nine days with devotional ceremonies, vibrant Garba and Dandiya Raas performances, and regional traditions. Explore the significance, rituals, dates, and daily Panchang details of Sharad Navratri 2026 on TodayFestival.com. Puja timings and other auspicious moments may vary by location and regional calendar.
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🌸 Sharad Navratri Day 2 — Maa Brahmacharini 🌸
Monday, 12 October 2026 — Shukla Dwitiya, dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini.
Sharad Navratri Day 2 — 12 October 2026
is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini,
the second form of Goddess Durga. Devotees worship
the Goddess for devotion, patience, wisdom and spiritual
strength. Today's Hindu Panchang features Ashwina Shukla
Dwitiya, Swati Nakshatra and Chandra Darshan. Observances
and rituals may vary according to regional customs and
family traditions.
📅 Today's Panchang — 12 October 2026
| Festival |
Sharad Navratri Day 2
(शारदीय नवरात्रि द्वितीया)
🌸 Maa Brahmacharini Puja |
| Date | Monday, 12 October 2026 |
| Hindu Month |
Ashwina
(आश्विन)
Amanta and Purnimanta calendars |
| Hindu Year |
Vikram Samvat 2083 — Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat 1948 — Parabhava |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (शुक्ल पक्ष) |
| Tithi |
Shukla Dwitiya
(शुक्ल द्वितीया)
Until 10:13 PM, then Shukla Tritiya |
| Dwitiya Begins | Sunday, 11 October 2026, approximately 09:31 PM |
| Dwitiya Ends | Monday, 12 October 2026, 10:13 PM |
| Nakshatra |
Swati
(स्वाती)
Until 11:52 PM, then Vishakha |
| Yoga |
Vishkambha
(विष्कम्भ)
Until 08:32 PM |
| Karana |
Balava
(बालव)
Until 09:48 AM, then Kaulava Kaulava continues until 10:13 PM, then Taitila |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:57 AM to 12:44 PM |
| Rahu Kaal | 07:56 AM to 09:24 AM |
| Yamaganda | 10:53 AM to 12:21 PM |
| Gulikai Kalam | 01:49 PM to 03:18 PM |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM |
| Sunset | 06:14 PM |
| Moonrise | 07:48 AM |
| Moonset | 07:09 PM |
| Moon Sign | Tula (Libra) (तुला) |
| Sun Sign | Kanya (Virgo) (कन्या) |
| Moon Phase | 🌒 Waxing Crescent |
| Today's Observances |
🌸 Sharad Navratri Day 2
🙏 Maa Brahmacharini Puja 🌙 Chandra Darshan 🪔 Somvar Vrat 🌺 Sindhara Dooj |
| Festival Status |
🌸 Navratri Day 2 — Maa Brahmacharini
The second day of Sharad Navratri is dedicated
to Maa Brahmacharini, who symbolizes devotion,
perseverance and spiritual discipline. Devotees
offer prayers and observe fasting according to
their traditions. Chandra Darshan and other
observances may be followed according to local
customs and the regional Hindu calendar.
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🌼 Maa Chandraghanta Puja 2026 – Navratri Day 3
Celebrate the third day of Sharad Navratri on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, by worshipping Maa Chandraghanta, the goddess of courage and strength, with traditional prayers, devotional rituals, and the auspicious red Navratri colour. 🙏
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