Sharad Navratri Begins 2026
Sunday, October 11, 2026
In 51 days
What this day is
The autumn nine nights of the Goddess (Durga's battle and victory) and the most widely celebrated Navratri. It builds straight into Dussehra. In 2026 the festival window runs October 11 to 20, concluding with Vijayadashami.
How families observe it at home
Families set up a Devi altar or golu display, keep fasts according to their own tradition, and gather for garba and dandiya wherever a community hosts them. Ashtami or Navami is kept with kanya puja, honoring young girls as the Goddess.
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