Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Sharadiya Navratri 2026: Dates, Colours, Rituals and Puja Calendar
Sharadiya Navratri is a Hindu festival lasting nine nights.
In 2026, it begins on October 11 and ends on October 19.
Each day honors a different form of Goddess Durga.
People may pray, fast and take part in special ceremonies.
Each day also has a traditional colour.
The rituals include Ghatasthapana, goddess worship and Saraswati Puja.
Sandhi Puja on October 19 is scheduled from 10:27 AM to 11:15 AM.
The festival ends with Vijayadashami, also called Dussehra, on October 20.
That day includes ceremonies such as Ayudha Puja and Durga Visarjan.
Sharadiya Navratri 2026 will begin on Sunday, October 11, and conclude on Monday, October 19.
The nine-day festival honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga, collectively called Navadurga.
Daily observances include Ghatasthapana, various goddess pujas, Saraswati rituals, fasting and devotional activities.
The listed daily colours range from orange and white to purple and peacock green.
Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, with Ayudha Puja, Navami Havan, Navratri Parana and Durga Visarjan.
- Who
- Devotees worship Goddess Durga and her nine forms, collectively known as Navadurga.
- What
- Sharadiya Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival involving prayers, fasting, pujas, devotional gatherings and cultural celebrations.
- When
- Navratri will run from Sunday, October 11, through Monday, October 19, 2026; Vijayadashami will be on Tuesday, October 20.
- Where
- The festival will be observed across the country, according to the article.
- Why
- The festival is observed to worship the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga and culminates in Vijayadashami or Dussehra.
- Festival
- Sharadiya Navratri, also known as Maha Navratri
- Start date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- End date
- Monday, October 19, 2026
- Vijayadashami
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Daily forms
- The nine forms of Goddess Durga, collectively called Navadurga
- Sandhi Puja
- Scheduled for October 19 from 10:27 AM to 11:15 AM
- Final-day observances
- Ayudha Puja, Navami Havan, Navratri Parana and Durga Visarjan