Aparajita Puja festival celebration
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Hinduism · Goddess Lakshmi

Aparajita Puja 2026

Aparajita Puja 2026 : Date with exact timings, Pooja vidhi steps, Mantras, Spiritual significance, Fasting guide, and Benefits. Complete Festival guide as per Hindu Panchang. Check Date, Time, Panchang details, Pooja vidhi and Spiritual significance.

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DateTuesday, 20 October 2026
Tithi Window12:50 PM → 2:11 PM
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Muhurat Time
01:14 PM to 03:30 PM
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Tithi Timing
12:50 PM → 2:11 PM
Start → End
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Day
Tuesday
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Deity
Goddess Lakshmi
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Hinduism
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Auspicious Timing

What is the shubh muhurat for Aparajita Puja 2026?

Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Shubh Muhurat

The shubh muhurat for Aparajita Puja 2026 is 01:14 PM to 03:30 PM on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The tithi runs from 12:50 PM on Oct 20 to 2:11 PM on Oct 21.

Brahma MuhurtaPre-dawn — most sattvic time for chanting & meditation
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SunriseBegin holy bath & purification
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Auspicious Puja WindowMost powerful time for puja & chanting
01:14 PM to 03:30 PM
Abhijit MuhurtaMid-day victory window — ~48 minutes around solar noon
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Tithi BeginsEnters · Oct 20
12:50 PM
SunsetEvening aarti & lamp offering
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Tithi EndsConclude observances
2:11 PM
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What does Aparajita Puja 2026 mean for your rashi?

The date and muhurat above are the same for everyone. How the day sits against your own chart is not. Pick your Moon sign (rashi) to see how this observance relates to it.

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The Festival

What is Aparajita Puja 2026?

**Aparajita Puja** is a traditional Hindu ritual dedicated to the goddess Aparajita, a form of Goddess Durga symbolizing invincibility. Celebrated mainly on the last day of Durga Puja or on Vijayadashami, devotees perform this puja seeking strength, victory, and protection from evil forces. It is especially observed in Odisha and some parts of Eastern India.

Significance of Aparajita Puja 2026

Aparajita Puja is a sacred Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Aparajita, an invincible form of Goddess Durga. 🌼 Performing this puja grants protection from obstacles, enhances strength, and ensures victory in life. It is especially auspicious for spiritual upliftment and removing negativity.

Aparajita Puja 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

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Tithi Vijaya Dashami (Dashami Tithi)
Nakshatra Uttara Ashadha
Sunrise 06:11 AM
Sunset 05:48 PM
Auspicious Timing 02:10 PM – 03:28 PM
Date Monday, 19 October 2026

Traditions & Rituals of Aparajita Puja 2026

  • 🪔 Devotees wake up early and take a holy bath.
  • 🌺 Offerings of flowers, incense, and sweets are made to Goddess Aparajita.
  • 🙏 Aparajita Yantra is placed and worshipped with devotion.
  • 🕯️ Special mantras are chanted for strength and victory.

Remedies to Perform on Aparajita Puja 2026

  • Donate white clothes to the needy — helps you gain peace and divine blessings.
  • Worship the Aparajita Yantra — removes obstacles from your path.
  • Light a ghee lamp facing east — enhances prosperity and harmony at home.

Mantras & Chants on Aparajita Puja 2026

  • “ॐ जयन्ती मंगला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी। दुर्गा क्षमा शिवा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तुते॥”
    This mantra invokes the powerful energy of Goddess Aparajita and grants courage.
  • “ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे॥”
    This chant brings victory and removes all negativities from life.

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Aparajita Puja 2026

  • Some observe a complete fast, while others take fruits or milk. 🥛
  • Only pure vegetarian and sattvic food is allowed on this day. 🥗
  • Garlic and onions should be avoided in all preparations.

Dos and Donts on Aparajita Puja 2026

Dos ✅

  • Wake up before sunrise and begin your day with a bath.
  • Offer fresh flowers and clean water to the goddess.
  • Chant mantras with a pure heart and clean space.

Donts ❌

  • Do not wear black or dark clothes during the puja.
  • Avoid consuming non-vegetarian food or alcohol.
  • Do not dispute or argue with others on this sacred day.
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Sacred Chant

"Om Hreem Goddess Lakshmiayai Namah"

Invokes the protective grace of Goddess Lakshmi and clarity of mind.

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