October
Sharad Navratri
शारदीय नवरात्रि
11 October 2026
About this festival
Sharad Navratri is the most popular Navratri, celebrated in autumn for ten days, each dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga. It culminates in Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
शारदीय नवरात्रि सबसे प्रसिद्ध नवरात्रि है, जो शरद ऋतु में दस दिनों तक मनाई जाती है। प्रत्येक दिन माँ दुर्गा के एक रूप को समर्पित है और इसका समापन विजयदशमी (दशहरा) पर होता है।
Key significance
- Ten days of worship
- fasting
- and celebration. Key events: Ghatasthapana
- Saraswati Puja
- Maha Ashtami
- Maha Navami
- Vijayadashami.
How to observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Ten days of worship.
- Include: fasting.
- Include: and celebration. Key events: Ghatasthapana.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
October guidance
Navratri sadhana and victory of dharma.
- Devi worship and vrat
- Recitation of stotra/chalisa
- Celebrate Vijayadashami with resolve
Detailed notes
2026 Schedule:
11 Oct (Sun): Ghatasthapana; worship of Maa Shailputri.
Auspicious Timing: 6:19 AM to 10:12 AM.
12 Oct (Mon): Maa Brahmacharini Puja.
13 Oct (Tue): Maa Chandraghanta Puja.
14 Oct (Wed): Maa Kushmanda Puja.
15 Oct (Thu): Maa Skandamata Puja.
16 Oct (Fri): Maa Katyayani Puja.
17 Oct (Sat): Maa Kalaratri Puja (Saraswati Puja).
18 Oct (Sun): Continuation of Saptami/Ashtami rituals.
19 Oct (Mon): Maha Ashtami & Maha Navami; Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri Puja.
20 Oct (Tue): Vijayadashami (Dussehra); Navratri Parana and Idol Immersion.