Navratri (Sharad) — महत्त्वम्
Navratri means nine nights of worship of the Divine Mother in her forms as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the power of shakti.
Navratri (Sharad) — महत्त्वम्
According to the Markandeya Purana, Goddess Durga fought the buffalo demon Mahishasura for nine days and nights and slew him on the tenth (Vijayadashami). Each day is associated with a form of the goddess (Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri).
Navratri (Sharad) — पूजाविधिः
- At sunrise, take a bath and set up the kalash or goddess idol.
- Perform daily puja with flowers, incense, and offerings for nine days.
- Observe vrat as per tradition; eat only vrat-approved foods.
- On the eighth or ninth day, perform Kanya Puja (worship of nine girls).
- In Gujarat and the West, join Garba and Dandiya in the evening.
- On the tenth day, perform Dussehra rituals and break the fast.
Navratri (Sharad) — मन्त्राः
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
oṃ duṃ durgāyai namaḥ
Salutations to Durga
Navratri (Sharad) — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Sabudana khichdi
- ●Kuttu ki puri
- ●Singhare ka atta dishes
- ●Fruits and milk
- ●Aloo sabzi
Navratri (Sharad) — अन्यनामानि
Gujarat(નવરાત્રિ)
Garba and Dandiya raas
South India(ನವರಾತ್ರಿ)
Golu/Kolu display of dolls, Sundal
West Bengal(দুর্গাপূজা)
Durga Puja pandals in the last days
North India(नवरात्रि)
Ramlila and fasting
Navratri (Sharad) — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Observe fast as per tradition
- ✓Worship the goddess daily
- ✓Participate in community dance or puja
- ✓Keep the house clean and sacred
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Avoid non-vegetarian food during Navratri
- ✗Do not disrespect the goddess forms
- ✗Avoid negative company
Navratri (Sharad) — FAQ
- Navratri (Sharad) किम् अस्ति?
- Navratri means nine nights of worship of the Divine Mother in her forms as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
- Navratri (Sharad) 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे Navratri (Sharad) Sunday, October 11, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- Navratri (Sharad) पूजाविधिः का?
- At sunrise, take a bath and set up the kalash or goddess idol.; Perform daily puja with flowers, incense, and offerings for nine days.; Observe vrat as per tradition; eat only vrat-approved foods.; On the eighth or ninth day, perform Kanya Puja (worship of nine girls).
- Navratri (Sharad) दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Sabudana khichdi, Kuttu ki puri, Singhare ka atta dishes, Fruits and milk, Aloo sabzi
- Navratri (Sharad) दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Observe fast as per tradition; Worship the goddess daily; Participate in community dance or puja
- Navratri (Sharad) दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Avoid non-vegetarian food during Navratri; Do not disrespect the goddess forms; Avoid negative company
- Navratri (Sharad) दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Navratri (Sharad) Durga देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming Navratri (Sharad) Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Navratri (Sharad) is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Sunday | 06:47 am | — |
| Oct 1, 2027 | Friday | 07:20 am | — |