Sharad Navratri 2026
शरद नवरात्रि
🎉 Major Festival
Sunday, 11 October 2026
to 19 October
🙏 Deity: Navdurga
170
170 days away
📖 Significance of Sharad Navratri
The most widely celebrated Navratri. Nine nights of Durga worship, Garba and Dandiya in Gujarat, and Durga Puja in Bengal. Culminates in Dussehra/Vijayadashami.
🪔 Rituals & Puja Vidhi
1Garba and Dandiya Raas dances
2Daily Durga puja
3Kanya pujan
4Ghatasthapana on Day 1
🍽️ Fasting Rules (Vrat Vidhi)
Nine-day sattvic fast
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Sharad Navratri in 2026?
Sharad Navratri (शरद नवरात्रि) falls on Sunday, 11 October 2026. Celebrations continue until 19 October.
What is the significance of Sharad Navratri?
The most widely celebrated Navratri. Nine nights of Durga worship, Garba and Dandiya in Gujarat, and Durga Puja in Bengal. Culminates in Dussehra/Vijayadashami.