Navaratri 2026 in Doha: Sun, Oct 11
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
When is Navaratri 2026 in Doha?
Sunday, October 11, 2026. Same day in India.
In Doha, Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) is on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The tithi runs from Sat, Oct 10 6:50 PM to Sun, Oct 11 7:02 PM. It ends with Vijayadashami · Dasara on Tue, Oct 20. Same date as in India; only the time is local.
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The 5 days of Navaratri in Doha
| Date | Day | Time in Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 11 | Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) | Tithi Sat, Oct 10 6:50 PM → Sun, Oct 11 7:02 PM |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Durga Ashtami | Tithi Sun, Oct 18 5:59 AM → Mon, Oct 19 8:22 AM |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Maha Navami | Puja 12:27 PM – 2:44 PM (Aparahna) |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Puja 12:27 PM – 2:44 PM (Aparahna) |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Vijayadashami · Dasara | Puja 12:27 PM – 2:44 PM (Aparahna) |
Doha vs India
| Doha | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) | Sun, Oct 11 | Sun, Oct 11 |
| Durga Ashtami | Mon, Oct 19 | Mon, Oct 19 |
| Maha Navami | Mon, Oct 19 · 12:27 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Mon, Oct 19 · 12:27 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Vijayadashami · Dasara | Tue, Oct 20 · 12:27 PM | Tue, Oct 20 · 1:10 PM |
Why dates can differ: each day is set by the tithi at a fixed time of your day (sunrise, Pradosh, afternoon or moonrise), and that time comes many hours later here than in India. Why dates differ ›
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Questions
When is Navaratri 2026 in Doha?
Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) is on Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Doha.
Is Navaratri on the same day in Doha and India?
Yes, Sun, Oct 11 in both; the times follow each city's own sunrise and sunset.
How are these times calculated?
From Doha's own sunrise and sunset (NOAA) and the Moon's position (Astronomy Engine, Lahiri ayanamsa), using classical Drik Ganita rules. Confirm family customs with your priest.
Times are local to Doha (Asia/Qatar). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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