Katyayani Puja Timings – Your Quick Guide

If you’re planning a Katyayani puja, the first thing you need is the right timing. Doing the ritual at the proper hour not only respects the tradition but also helps you feel more focused during the worship. Below is a straight‑forward rundown of the most common dates, sunrise‑sunset windows, and a few tips to tweak the schedule for your own city.

Ideal Days and Nakshatras

Katyayani is worshipped mainly during the month of Magha (January‑February) and on the eighth day of Navratri. The most auspicious nakshatra (lunar mansion) is Rohini, followed by Punarvasu. When the moon lands in these nakshatras, the puja is believed to bring extra blessings.

For a typical year, the key dates look like this:

• Magha Sankranti – the first day of the month, right after sunrise.
• Eight‑day cycle of Navratri – especially the eighth day (Ashtami), performed after the morning abhisheka and before noon.
• Full moon (Purnima) in Magha – the puja can be done in the early evening, around 5 to 6 pm.

These windows give you a clear start and end time, but the exact hour can shift a bit based on your local sunrise and sunset.

How to Adjust Timings for Your Location

India has many time zones, and even within the same zone the sunrise time changes by a few minutes each day. Here’s a quick method to set your personal schedule:

1. Check the local sunrise time for the day you plan the puja.
2. Subtract 30 minutes – that’s the traditional “Brahma Muhurta,” considered the most calm part of the morning.
3. If you prefer an evening puja, add 30 minutes to the local sunset time.

Example: If sunrise is at 6:15 am, start the puja at 5:45 am. If sunset is at 6:00 pm, you can do the evening puja at 6:30 pm.

For urban dwellers who can’t wake up that early, a late‑morning slot (around 9 to 10 am) is also acceptable, as long as you finish before noon.

Remember to light a lamp, chant the Katyayani mantra, and offer fresh flowers or fruits. The timing itself isn’t magic; it’s the sincerity behind the rituals that counts.

Finally, keep a small notebook of your puja dates and times. Over the years you’ll notice patterns – like which nakshatra gave you the best results – and you can fine‑tune the schedule even more.

With these simple steps, you’ll never be confused about when to start the Katyayani puja. Just pick the right day, adjust for sunrise or sunset, and enjoy a peaceful worship experience.