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Ghatasthapana 2026 11 October, 2026 7 months 23 days to go Navratri Color: Orange Pratipada Tithi Timings*:

Pratipada Tithi Start:09:20 PM on Oct 10

Pratipada Tithi End:09:31 PM on Oct 11

Abhijit Muhurat Time: 11:50 AM - 12:36 PM Ghatasthapana Muhurta: 06:26 AM - 10:17 AM Other important timings* on 11 October, 2026 Sunrise 06:26 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Moonrise 06:47 AM Moonset 06:19 PM Ghatasthapana Day Panchang → *Timing in IST for Ujjain, India Change Location Maa Brahmacharini Puja 2026 12 October, 2026 7 months 24 days to go Navratri Color: White Dwitiya Tithi Timings*:

Dwitiya Tithi Start:09:31 PM on Oct 11

Dwitiya Tithi End:10:13 PM on Oct 12

Other important timings* on 12 October, 2026 Sunrise 06:26 AM Sunset 06:00 PM Moonrise 07:43 AM Moonset 06:56 PM Maa Brahmacharini Puja Day Panchang → *Timing in IST for Ujjain, India Change Location Maa Chandraghanta Puja 2026 13 October, 2026 7 months 25 days to go Navratri Color: Red Tritiya Tithi Timings*:

Tritiya Tithi Start:10:13 PM on Oct 12

Tritiya Tithi End:11:28 PM on Oct 13

Other important timings* on 13 October, 2026 Sunrise 06:26 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Moonrise 08:40 AM Moonset 07:37 PM Maa Chandraghanta Puja Day Panchang → *Timing in IST for Ujjain, India Change Location Maa Kushmanda Puja 2026 14 October, 2026 7 months 26 days to go Navratri Color: Royal Blue Chaturthi Tithi Timings*:

Chaturthi Tithi Start:11:28 PM on Oct 13

Chaturthi Tithi End:01:13 AM on Oct 15

Other important timings* on 14 October, 2026 Sunrise 06:27 AM Sunset 05:58 PM Moonrise 09:36 AM Moonset 08:21 PM Maa Kushmanda Puja Day Panchang → *Timing in IST for Ujjain, India Change Location Maa Skandamata Puja 2026 15 October, 2026 7 months 27 days to go Navratri Color: Yellow Panchami Tithi Timings*:

Panchami Tithi Start:01:13 AM on Oct 15

Panchami Tithi End:03:25 AM on Oct 16

Other important timings* on 15 October, 2026 Sunrise 06:27 AM Sunset 05:57 PM Moonrise 10:31 AM Moonset 09:10 PM Maa Skandamata Puja Day Panchang → *Timing in IST for Ujjain, India Change Location Maa Katyayini Puja 2026 16 October, 2026 8 months to go Navratri Color: Green Shashthi Tithi Timings*:

Shashthi Tithi Start:03:25 AM on Oct 16

Shashthi Tithi End:05:54 AM on Oct 17

Mula Nakshatra: Oct 16, 06:47 AM - Oct 17, 09:47 AM Mula Nakshatra Avahan Muhurat: Oct 16, 03:39 PM - 05:56 PM Other important timings* on 16 October, 2026 Sunrise 06:28 AM Sunset 05:56 PM Moonrise 11:24 AM Moonset 10:01 PM Maa Katyayini Puja Day Panchang → *Timing in IST for Ujjain, India Change Location Maa Kaalratri Puja 2026 17 October, 2026 8 months 1 day to go Navratri Color: Grey Saptami Tithi Timings*:

Saptami Tithi Start:05:54 AM on Oct 17

Saptami Tithi End:08:28 AM on Oct 18

Other important timings* on 17 October, 2026 Sunrise 06:28 AM Sunset 05:56 PM Moonrise 12:13 PM Moonset 10:55 PM Maa Kaalratri Puja Day Panchang → *Timing in IST for Ujjain, India Change Location Maa Maha Gauri Puja 2026 18 October, 2026 8 months 2 days to go Navratri Color: Purple Ashtami Tithi Timings*:

Ashtami Tithi Start:08:28 AM on Oct 18

Ashtami Tithi End:10:52 AM on Oct 19

Sandhi Puja Muhurta: Oct 19, 10:28 AM - 11:16 AM Uthara Ashada Nakshatra Timing: Oct 18, 12:48 PM - Oct 19, 03:38 PM Shravana Visarjan Muhurat: Oct 19, 03:38 PM - 04:14 PM Other important timings* on 18 October, 2026 Sunrise 06:28 AM Sunset 05:55 PM Moonrise 12:58 PM Moonset 11:50 PM Maa Maha Gauri Puja Day Panchang → *Timing in IST for Ujjain, India Change Location Maha Navami 2026 19 October, 2026 8 months 3 days to go Navratri Color: Peacock Green Navami Tithi Timings*:

Navami Tithi Start:10:52 AM on Oct 19

Navami Tithi End:12:50 PM on Oct 20

Homa Muhurta: Oct 19, 06:29 AM - Oct 20, 12:50 PM Parana Time : 12:50 PM Other important timings* on 19 October, 2026 Sunrise 06:29 AM Sunset 05:54 PM Moonrise 01:39 PM Moonset 12:45 AM Maha Navami Day Panchang → *Timing in IST for Ujjain, India Change Location Vijay Dasami 2026 20 October, 2026 8 months 4 days to go Navratri Color: Pink Dashami Tithi Timings*:

Dashami Tithi Start:12:50 PM on Oct 20

Dashami Tithi End:02:12 PM on Oct 21

Vijay Muhurat: Oct 21, 02:05 PM - 02:50 PM Durga Visarjan Muhurat: Oct 21, 06:30 AM - 08:46 AM Other important timings* on 20 October, 2026 Sunrise 06:29 AM Sunset 05:53 PM Moonrise 02:16 PM Moonset 01:39 AM Vijay Dasami Day Panchang → *Timing in IST for Ujjain, India Change Location ←Navratri 2025 Navratri 2027 → Navratri 2026: Timings, Dates, Significance, Rituals, Colors

Navratri (Hindi: नवरात्री, Gujarati: નવરાત્રી) or Shardiya Navratri is celebrated with great zeal across Northern and Eastern India. Navratri is the symbolic celebration of nine nights of battle of the good against the evil with the result of victory of the good on the tenth day. During this period, Mother Durga is worshipped as the deity of power, energy and wisdom.

Navratri 2026 starts on October 11, Sunday and will end with Vijaya Dasami celebration on October 21, Wednesday.

7 months and 23 days to go for the event

Ghatasthapana is on October 11, Sunday, Durgashtami will be celebrated on October 19, Monday and Maha Navami on October 19, Monday.

Ghatasthapana Muhurat Time: October 11, 06:26 AM - 10:17 AM Pratipada Tithi Timing: October 10, 9:20 pm - October 11, 9:31 pm(Timings for Ujjain, IST.)

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When is Navratri 2026 celebrated?

Navratri is usually celebrated twice in a year—once during spring Chaitra Navratri and once during autumn (Sharad Navratri). Both these times witness planetary changes as per the lunar calendar.

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Sharad Navratri 2026 or Maha Navratri is commonly celebrated during the Indian month of Ashvina that commences from the first day of the lunar fortnight. As per the English calendar, it usually falls in the months of September and October.

The Festival is celebrated for nine nights and devotees pray, take part in the Dandiya Raas and Garba and offer prasad to please Goddess Durga.

Durga Puja is celebrated from the sixth day of Navaratri. This will continue for 4 days and then end with Vijayadashmi.

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Navratri festival dates in 2026

Day & Date	Festival	Tithi
Sunday, October 11	Ghatasthapana	Pratipada
Monday, October 12	Maa Brahmacharini Puja	Dwitiya
Tuesday, October 13	Maa Chandraghanta Puja	Tritiya
Wednesday, October 14	Maa Kushmanda Puja	Chaturthi
Thursday, October 15	Maa Skandamata Puja	Panchami
Friday, October 16	Maa Katyayini Puja	Shashti
Saturday, October 17	Maa Kaalratri Puja	Saptami
Sunday, October 18	Maa Maha Gauri Puja	Ashtami
Monday, October 19	Maa Siddhidaatri Puja, Maha Navami	Navami
Tuesday, October 20	Vijay Dasami	Dasami

Spiritual Significance of Navrathri

According to mythology, there are different tales behind the inception of Navratri.

Mahishashur, the King of Demons had started a war against the Gods in heaven. To combat him, all Gods including the trinity of Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu pooled in their divine powers to give birth to the mother of power and 'Shakti'. Thus Goddess Durga was created and she with her power and wisdom killed Mahishasur after nine nights of furious battle against him. The tenth day of victory is thus celebrated as Vijaya Dashami- the day of victory of good over the evil.

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Lord Rama was about to enter a war against Ravana to save Sita from his imprisonment in Lanka. Before starting the battle, Rama worshipped Goddess Durga seeking her blessings. For the puja, he required 108 lotuses. To complete the count, when Rama was about to remove one of his eyes, Goddess Durga emerged and blessed him with her divine 'shakti'. Rama won the battle on that day.

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Uma, the daughter of Daksh—the king of the Himalayas is said to come home for ten days during Navratri. Uma married Lord Shiva and this festival celebrates her home coming on earth.

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Navratri: Nine Avatars of Goddess Durga

For nine nights, people observe the festival with utmost devotion and prayers. Each day is dedicated to one avatar of Durga Maa. Based on this, devotees have to wear the right colours on each day.

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Day 1: Shailaputri /Pratipada

On Pratipada, October 11, Goddess Shailaputri is worshipped. Shaila means mountain and putri means daughter. Since Goddess Parvati is the daughter of the Mountain God, she is given importance on this day.

Day 2: Brahmacharini/ Dwitya

On Dwitya, October 12, Goddess Brahmacharini is a form of Durga Devi and she is one who reduces anger. Hence, the second day is dedicated for this Goddess.

Day 3: Chandraghanta/ Tritya

On Tritiya, October 13, devotees worship Chandraghanta. It is believed that she has a third eye and fights against evil demons. During puja, jasmine flowers are offered to make her pleased.

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Day 4: Kushmanda/ Chaturthi

On Chaturthi, October 14, the day is dedicated for Goddess Kushmanda. Her name means cosmic eggand she is known to spread energy and warmth to everyone.

Day 5: Skandamata/ Panchami

On Panchami, October 15, Goddess Skandamata is one who rules over Budha (the Mercury planet). She is revered as it is believed that she is fierce and loving.

Day 6: Katyayini/ Shashti

On the sixth day called Shashti, October 16, Durga is said to have taken the form of Devi Katyayani so that she could kill the King of Demons. Women offer prayers to get a peaceful married and family life.

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Day 7: Kalaratri/ Saptami

On Saptami, October 17, the day is specially dedicated to Goddess Kalaratri. She is said to be fierce and have also frightened the evil spirits all over the universe. She is the most destructive avatar of Kali Devi and rules over Lord Shani (Saturn Planet)

Day 8: Mahagauri/ Ashtami

On the eigth day, October 18, people worship Mahagauri. She wears only white clothes on this special day and rides a bull. On this day, Kanya Puja takes place- a special event dedicated for young virgin girls. This day is known as Mahashtami or even Maha Durgashtami. The day is celebrated with dance, fun and prayers.

Day 9: Siddhidaatri/ Navami

On Navami, October 19, Devi Siddhidaatri is given importance. She is powerful to fulfill all your wishes and hence the ninth day is dedicated to her.

Day 10: Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

After the 9 days of prayers, the tenth day, October 20, is kept aside for Vijayadashmi. A day when new things can begin in life. It is also called Vidyarambham- an event where children are introduced into the world of education. Sindhoor Khela is a very important part of the rituals on Vijayadashmi.

Rituals of Navarathri

During the nine nights of worship, Goddess Durga is worshipped as 'Shakti'—the deity of power for the first three days; the next three days she is worshipped as Lakshmi—the deity of wealth and the last three days, she is worshipped as Saraswati—the deity of knowledge and wisdom.

During this period, devotees keep fasts and usually avoid grains, onions, meat and alcohol in their meals. Special Navratri food is prepared in North India for such devotees keeping a fast.

In Eastern India, Navratri is celebrated as Durga Puja and is the biggest festival throughout the year. Big pandals are set up, illuminated with light and different cultural activities are held during this time.

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Women dressed in their traditional attire perform Garba dance during Navratri festival

In Gujarat and Maharashtra, the Navratri dance is known as Garba and Dandiya where local people dance wearing traditional clothes and dandiya sticks in hand.

In Goa, special zatras start during Navratri and the Saraswat Brahmin temples are decorated for the festival. Devotees worship the Dasha Maitrikas with sandalwood paste, kumkum and new clothes & ornaments.

In Kerala, on the ninth day Ayudha Puja is done to bless all the tools in the house.

Important Timings On Navratri 2026

Sunrise	October 11, 6:26 AM
Sunset	October 11, 6:01 PM
Abhijit Muhurat Time	October 11, 11:50 AM - 12:36 PM
Ghatasthapana Muhurta	October 11, 06:26 AM - 10:17 AM
Pratipada Tithi Timings	October 10, 09:20 PM - October 11, 09:31 PM
Dwitiya Tithi Timings	October 11, 09:31 PM - October 12, 10:13 PM
Tritiya Tithi Timings	October 12, 10:13 PM - October 13, 11:28 PM
Chaturthi Tithi Timings	October 13, 11:28 PM - October 15, 01:13 AM
Panchami Tithi Timings	October 15, 01:13 AM - October 16, 03:25 AM
Shashthi Tithi Timings	October 16, 03:25 AM - October 17, 05:54 AM
Saptami Tithi Timings	October 17, 05:54 AM - October 18, 08:28 AM
Ashtami Tithi Timings	October 18, 08:28 AM - October 19, 10:52 AM
Navami Tithi Timings	October 19, 10:52 AM - October 20, 12:50 PM
Dashami Tithi Timings	October 20, 12:50 PM - October 21, 02:12 PM
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Navratri 2026: Colours of Navratri

Day 1 Oct 11, Sunday	Orange Orange stands to be one of the most vibrant colours among the set of colours. So, if you wear orange on Day 1 of Navratri, it surely means that you will be blessed with happiness, creativity and a lot of positive energy. It helps the person go through problems in a calm mind with no negative feelings.
Day 2 Oct 12, Monday	White Since the colour white symbolises peace and harmony, it holds a lot of importance in one's life. The white colour needs to Day 2 of Navratri. By wearing this colour, the devotee will be blessed with a feeling of security, happiness and purity of thought in their life.
Day 3 Oct 13, Tuesday	Red Red is a powerful colour that signifies love, passion, and a feel of bravery. On Day 3 of Navratri, if red is worn, it helps Hindu devotees to be blessed with vitality, loyalty and beauty for the whole year.
Day 4 Oct 14, Wednesday	Royal Blue On the Day 4 of Navratri, wear royal blue kurtas, skirts, and sarees to bring in elegance and royalty into the festive time and also into your life. Royal blue signifies an unmatched charisma, and a passion to excel in whatever you aim in life.
Day 5 Oct 15, Thursday	Yellow Wear Yellow shades of colour on Day 5 of Navratri to get enriched with the happiness, positivity in one’s life. Since this colour signifies warmth and joy, it will surely make the person feel calm and cheerful during the special day and also for the whole year.
Day 6 Oct 16, Friday	Green The colour green means fertility, a positive growth, calmness and peace. So, this 2026, you need to wear Green coloured dresses on Day 6 of Navratri. It signifies new auspicious beginnings in a devotee’s life. Let the Goddess bring serenity into your lives.
Day 7 Oct 17, Saturday	Grey The colour grey means a balance of mind and emotions. Since this is an earthy colour, it signifies humbleness and down to earth character and lifestyle. In 2026, you need to wear Grey colour on Day 7 of Navratri. The colour stands for change and transformation for the better.
Day 8 Oct 18, Sunday	Purple The purple colour signifies peace and nobility. On Day 8 of Navratri, wear a purple shade and get bestowed with prosperity and opulence. This is a fine colour that helps to please Durga Devi in the perfect way.
Day 9 Oct 19, Monday	Peacock Green The colour peacock green signifies individuality and intelligence. On Day 9 of Navratri wear the peacock green colour to get the blessed with qualities of peace, uniqueness, and compassion towards fellow beings. Since this is a mixed colour of green and blue, it helps the devotee to get the benefit of both the colours.
Day 10 Oct 20, Tuesday	Pink The pink colour indicates affection, harmony and goodness. Wear Pink on Day 10 of Navratri and that will invoke the goodness of love towards humanity, charm and also one who will be loved by all.

Navratri festival dates between 2020 & 2030

Year	Date
2020	Saturday, 17th of October
2021	Thursday, 7th of October
2022	Monday, 26th of September
2023	Sunday, 15th of October
2024	Thursday, 3rd of October
2025	Monday, 22nd of September
2026	Sunday, 11th of October
2027	Thursday, 30th of September
2028	Tuesday, 19th of September
2029	Monday, 8th of October
2030	Saturday, 28th of September