Sharad Navratri
11 October 2026 — 20 October 2026
🪔 Quick Info
The most celebrated Navratri — ten days of Devi worship culminating in Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
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).
✨ 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