Overview

• Kalash Sthapana on September 22 has an early window from 6:09–8:06 am and an Abhijit muhurat around 11:49–12:43 pm, per published panchang timings.
• The festival sequence runs from Shailputri on September 22 through Siddhidatri on September 30, with Maha Navami on October 1 and Vijayadashami on October 2.
• Outlets have published the daily colour guide—white, red, royal blue, yellow, green, grey, orange, peacock green and pink—aligned with each Navadurga.
• Fasting guidance highlights a sattvic diet with rock salt, avoidance of grains, onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and Kanya Puja on Ashtami or Navami with advised exemptions for vulnerable groups.
• Local preparations are underway in Thane district with 3,862 Durga idols and 7,532 ghats planned, alongside hundreds of Garba, Dandiya and cultural events.