The auspicious festival of Shardiya Navratri moves into its second day on Monday, October 12, 2026, marked by devotion and spiritual discipline. In the traditional calendar, this day coincides with the Dwitiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. The Dwitiya Tithi remains active until 10:14 PM on Monday night. Dedicated to the worship of Goddess Brahmacharini, the second manifestation of Goddess Durga, the day brings a combination of powerful astrological configurations and dedicated ritual timings.
Astrological Configurations and Planetary Transit for October 12
Astrological calculations point to significant celestial positions through the day. Vishkumbha Yoga will prevail until 8:32 PM on October 12 before transitioning into the next planetary combination. Alongside this, Swati Nakshatra will stay in effect until 11:53 PM on Monday night. An important planetary movement also occurs during the evening hours, as Mercury enters Vishakha Nakshatra at 6:49 PM. These astronomical shifts create a distinctive backdrop for spiritual practices and religious observances.
Detailed Auspicious Timings and Day Schedule
Devotees seeking to perform spiritual recitations, Vedic rituals, or auspicious deeds can utilize specific time frames through the day. The sunrise is timed for 06:19 AM, while the sunset will occur at 05:54 PM. The essential auspicious segments for the day include
- Brahma Muhurta: 04:40 AM to 05:30 AM
- Pratah Sandhya: 05:05 AM to 06:19 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta: 11:44 AM to 12:31 PM
- Vijaya Muhurta: 02:04 PM to 02:50 PM
- Godhuli Muhurta: 05:56 PM to 06:21 PM
- Sayahna Sandhya: 05:56 PM to 07:10 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 03:55 PM to 05:34 PM
- Nishita Muhurta: 11:43 PM to 12:33 AM (October 12)
- Dvipushkar Yoga: 09:30 PM to 10:32 PM
City-Wise Rahukal Durations Across India
Because traditional belief advises avoiding the commencement of major endeavors during Rahukal, knowing the precise time frame for each urban centre is critical for planning the day. On Monday, October 12, the Rahukal intervals across primary cities stand as follows
- Delhi: 07:47 AM to 09:14 AM
- Mumbai: 08:00 AM to 09:29 AM
- Chandigarh: 07:50 AM to 09:16 AM
- Lucknow: 07:31 AM to 08:59 AM
- Bhopal: 07:44 AM to 09:11 AM
- Kolkata: 07:00 AM to 08:28 AM
- Ahmedabad: 08:03 AM to 09:30 AM
- Chennai: 07:28 AM to 08:57 AM
Significance of Goddess Brahmacharini and Mantra Chanting Practice
The second form of the divine mother worshipped on this day is Goddess Brahmacharini. In Sanskrit, the word 'Brahma' signifies ascetic penance, and 'Brahmacharini' refers to the one who practices and embodies austere penance. Traditional texts maintain that sincere devotion toward Goddess Brahmacharini blesses the devotee with steadfast determination and triumph in every undertaking, leading to comprehensive victory over obstacles.
For those aiming to ensure success in their endeavors, chanting the dedicated mantra of the goddess is recommended. The sacred invocation is 'Om Aim Hreem Kleem Brahmacharinyai Namah'. Completing at least one rosary cycle, consisting of 108 repetitions of this mantra, is traditionally believed to dissolve challenges and secure favorable outcomes across diverse life tasks.
