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Navratri 2026 Begins With Prayers and Garba Music
Sharad Navratri began on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.
The first day includes prayers to Maa Shailputri, described as the first form of the goddess worshipped during the festival.
Music is part of Navratri celebrations, which include Garba and Dandiya dances as well as devotional gatherings.
Suggested songs mix Bollywood dance numbers, Gujarati folk influences and devotional music.
Examples include “Nagada Sang Dhol” from the 2013 film “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela” and “Chogada” from the 2018 film “Loveyatri.”
The playlist is intended for celebrations at home or at community events as the nine-day festival begins.
Sharad Navratri 2026 began on Sunday, October 11, with prayers dedicated to Maa Shailputri, the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during the festival.
The nine-day festival brings together traditional rituals, devotional gatherings, Garba and Dandiya.
News18 recommends a playlist combining devotional songs, Gujarati folk-inspired tracks and Bollywood dance music.
Suggested songs include Nagada Sang Dhol from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and Chogada from Loveyatri.
- Who
- People celebrating Navratri, including families and communities.
- What
- Sharad Navratri began with prayers to Maa Shailputri and celebrations involving music, Garba and Dandiya.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Navratri is a nine-day festival honoring Goddess Durga; the article describes prayers and music as part of its celebrations.
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- Festival start
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Festival length
- Nine days
- Day 1 prayers
- Maa Shailputri
- Nagada Sang Dhol
- From the 2013 film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
- Chogada
- From the 2018 film Loveyatri
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