The locally calculated opening of Sharad Navratri, with a simple nine-night rhythm and Ghatasthapana caution.
Festival calendar day
Sharad Navratri begins nine nights devoted to the forms of Devi and the cultivation of inner strength.
The opening day follows Ashwin Shukla Pratipada at local sunrise. Ghatasthapana may require a separate Muhurat review.
Melbourne shares an Australian eastern time zone but not India’s sunrise day. Local coordinates and daylight saving are applied to every displayed period.
The opening day follows Ashwin Shukla Pratipada at local sunrise. This page does not turn sunrise selection into a universal Ghatasthapana time.
Tradition note: Durga Puja, Garba, Kanya Puja and fasting customs differ by region and sampradaya; follow the tradition you actually practise.
Raman Ji can review the local tithi, family or temple tradition and your purpose before confirming an important observance.
A tithi is an astronomical interval, while sunrise and civil-date boundaries depend on location. This page uses the listed city rather than converting an Indian timetable.
No. It is a transparent local review interval for the festival rule. Family, temple and sampradaya requirements can produce a narrower or different decision.
No. It gives a calculated observance guide. Always check the organiser or temple for its programme, access rules and final timings.