Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Navratri 2026 Begins October 11 With Shailputri Worship
Shardiya Navratri is a festival that honours Goddess Durga and nine forms of the goddess.
In 2026, it begins on October 11.
The first day is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, the first of the nine forms.
She is associated with strength, steadiness and new beginnings.
Devotees mark the start with Ghatasthapana, a ritual involving a sacred pot.
People may pray, perform puja and fast during the festival.
Some celebrations also include music and dancing, such as Garba and Dandiya Raas.
The articles list the opening lunar date, Pratipada, as ending early on October 12.
Shardiya Navratri begins Sunday, October 11, 2026, and one article says it ends October 20.
The nine-day festival honours Goddess Durga and her nine forms, known collectively as Navadurga.
The first day is dedicated to Maa Shailputri and includes Ghatasthapana, the ritual of establishing a sacred kalash.
Pratipada Tithi is listed as beginning at 12:49 a.m. October 11 and ending at 1:00 a.m. October 12.
Articles describe devotional practices including prayer, puja and fasting; one also mentions temple decorations, music, Garba and Dandiya Raas.
- Who
- Devotees celebrating Navratri and worshipping Goddess Durga and her nine forms, beginning with Maa Shailputri.
- What
- The start of Shardiya Navratri 2026, including first-day worship and Ghatasthapana.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026; Pratipada Tithi is listed as running from 12:49 a.m. October 11 to 1:00 a.m. October 12.
- Where
- India; the articles also describe celebrations in states including Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The festival honours Goddess Durga and her nine forms; the first day is devoted to Maa Shailputri.
Nine-day festival description
Published end date
Duration and end date
Nine-day festival description
The articles describe Navratri as a nine-day festival beginning October 11.
Published end date
One article says the festival ends October 20, while also describing it as a nine-day celebration.
- Festival start
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Festival end
- October 20, 2026, according to one article
- First-day goddess
- Maa Shailputri, the first of the nine forms of Goddess Durga
- Opening ritual
- Ghatasthapana, associated with establishing a sacred kalash
- Pratipada Tithi
- Begins 12:49 a.m. October 11 and ends 1:00 a.m. October 12, 2026
- Maa Shailputri depiction
- Riding a bull and holding a trident and a lotus
- Celebrations mentioned
- Prayer, puja, fasting, music, Garba and Dandiya Raas
Sources
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