Vedic Festival Guide
Sharad Navratri 2026
Nine nights of the Goddess
Astrologer Dr. R.P. Sharma
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When does it begin?
Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, 11 October 2026 and continues for nine nights.
Nine forms of Durga
Each night honours one form of Goddess Durga — from Shailaputri to Siddhidatri.
How it's observed
Devotees fast and perform Durga puja, and many celebrate with Garba and Dandiya.
It ends in Dussehra
The nine nights culminate in Dussehra on 20 October 2026 — the victory of good over evil.
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