Saraswati Puja 2026 – Date
Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) in 2026 falls on Saturday 17 October 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
During Sharad Navaratri Saraswati is invoked on the day Mula nakshatram prevails (Saraswati avahana) and the puja continues until Sravana nakshatram on Vijayadashami. Children's books, musical instruments and tools are placed before the goddess; at Basara temple, the Telugu Saraswati kshetram, aksharabhyasam of children is performed on this day.
Tithi timing
Sukla Padyami begins 10 October 2026 at 9:20 PM IST and ends 11 October 2026 at 9:31 PM IST.
How the date is decided
The Navaratri day on which Mula nakshatra prevails at sunrise (Saraswati avahana); else the day Mula begins.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
Different date in: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, London, Dubai — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Saraswati Puja in 2026?
Saraswati Puja 2026 is on Saturday 17 October 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Los Angeles it is on Friday 16 October 2026.
Which tithi is Saraswati Puja?
Sukla Padyami of Ashwayuja masa (amanta).
How is the date of Saraswati Puja decided?
The Navaratri day on which Mula nakshatra prevails at sunrise (Saraswati avahana); else the day Mula begins.
What day of the week is Saraswati Puja 2026?
Saturday.
Related
- Mahalaya Paksha begins (Pitru Paksha) – Sunday 27 September 2026
- Undralla Taddi – Tuesday 29 September 2026
- Bathukamma begins (Engili Pula Bathukamma) – Saturday 10 October 2026
- Mahalaya Amavasya – Saturday 10 October 2026
- Ashwayuja Masam begins – Sunday 11 October 2026
- Sharad Navaratri (Dasara) begins – Sunday 11 October 2026
- Durgashtami – Monday 19 October 2026
- Maha Navami – Tuesday 20 October 2026
- Vijayadashami (Dasara) – Tuesday 20 October 2026
- Sharad Pournami (Kojagari) – Monday 26 October 2026
- Atla Taddi – Wednesday 28 October 2026
- Dhana Trayodashi (Dhanteras) – Friday 6 November 2026
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