Shardiya Navratri 2026 Dates: When does Navratri start? Check Ghatasthapana, Ashtami, Navami and Dussehra

Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on October 11. Check the complete nine-day calendar, Navratri colours, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Ashtami, Navami and Dussehra dates.

New Delhi: The nine-day festival dedicated to Maa Durga will begin on Sunday, October 11, with Ghatasthapana and Maa Shailputri Puja. The Navratri festivities will continue until October 19, while Vijayadashami or Dussehra will be celebrated on October 20. This year’s calendar has a notable tithi sequence, with Saptami extending across October 17 and 18 and both Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami falling on October 19.

Shardiya Navratri 2026: Dates, Tithi, Observance and Color

The dates and tithi sequence above follow the New Delhi Panchang calculation. Local timings can vary by city.

When Does Shardiya Navratri 2026 Start?

Shardiya Navratri begins on October 11, 2026. The Pratipada Tithi begins on the night of October 10 and continues through October 11. Since the tithi is present at sunrise on........

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