Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Ashwin Shukla Pratipada
Nine nights honouring the Goddess in her nine forms. Marked by fasting, garba and dandiya, and the worship of Durga's victory over darkness.
Navratri begins is observed on Sunday, 11 October 2026, on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada. Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and are set for India, so confirm the exact tithi with your local panchang.
See the day's panchang for tithi, nakshatra and the auspicious windows, find a shubh muhurat for any new beginning, or ask Saptarishi what this day means for your chart.
Festival dates reflect classical panchang calculations. Regional traditions vary; treat this as a guide.