When Is Shardiya Navratri 2026? Know Date, Muhurat, Significance, Rituals And More
Navratri, an auspicious festival which is dedicated to Goddess Durga, is observed for nine days. The festival, which holds special significance, falls four times every year, out of which two are Gupt Navratri. One is Shardiya Navratri and the other is Chaitra Navratri. Chaitra Navratri falls in the month of Chaitra, and Shardiya Navratri falls in the month of Ashwin. During these auspicious days,…
Shardiya Navratri, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, is observed for nine consecutive days. This year, the festival will take place from October 11, 2026, to October 20, 2026. The nine-day celebration commences on the Shukla Paksha Pratipada and concludes on Navami. Devotees engage in various rituals, fast for the entire duration, and offer prayers to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, also known as Navdurga.
Each of these forms embodies unique qualities that inspire devotees to incorporate into their lives. The festival, which occurs in the Ashwin month, commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over the Demon Mahishashura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. My Tithi reports that the dates and muhurat for the Shardiya Navratri festival are as follows: Pratipada Tithi begins on October 11, 2026, at 12:49 AM and ends at 1:00 AM on October 12, 2026.
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