Sharad Navratri 2026

Navratri: The Ultimate Guide

Follow the nine days of Maa Durga with powerful mantras, dedicated colours and daily sadhana.

11 OctoberGhatasthapana
19 OctoberMaha Navami
20 OctoberVijayadashami

Nine nights, nine forms of Maa Durga

Each night belongs to one form of Navadurga. Pick a day for its story, mantra, colour and puja vidhi.

Day 1

Navratri 2026 dates and day-wise puja

Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, 11 October with Ghatasthapana, and the nine nights run to Maha Navami on 19 October, with Vijayadashami on 20 October. For the full calendar, the Navadurga and the story of Adi Shakti, read Navaratri: the celebration of the nine forms of Adi Shakti.

Durga mantras

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More on Maa Durga

Durga - The Goddess of Strength Who Maa Durga is, her symbolism and her protective forms Why Durga is called Mahishasura Mardini The story of the buffalo demon and the nine nights Navaratri: the nine forms of Adi Shakti The full calendar, the Navadurga and the Shakti tradition Durga Ashtami: date, tithi and significance The eighth day - Saraswati Puja and Ayudha Puja

Navratri questions

What are the 9 forms of Navadurga?

The 9 forms of Durga worshipped during Navratri are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.

What is the Navratri Experience Hub?

The Navratri Experience Hub is a comprehensive digital sadhana and educational tool providing daily mantras, colors, bhog (offerings), and spiritual wisdom for all 9 days of Navratri.