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Navratri 2026 Begins On October 11: Check Calendar, Shubh Muhurat And Traditions
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Moneycontrol•11-10-2026, 12:22
Navratri 2026 Begins On October 11: Check Calendar, Shubh Muhurat And Traditions
- •Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on October 11 and concludes with Vijayadashami on October 20.
- •The festival honors Goddess Durga and her nine forms, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
- •Kalash Sthapana for New Delhi is scheduled between 6:19 am and 10:12 am on the first day.
- •Celebrations vary nationwide, featuring Garba in Gujarat, Durga Puja pandals in West Bengal, and Golu displays in South India.
Key Questions Answered
Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11, and runs for nine days until October 19, culminating with Vijayadashami or Dussehra on October 20, 2026.
For devotees in New Delhi, the Kalash Sthapana muhurat on October 11 is from 6:19 am to 10:12 am, while the Abhijit Muhurat falls between 11:44 am and 12:31 pm.
The seventh day holds special importance as it is dedicated to Maa Kaalratri, the fierce form of Goddess Durga who destroys demons and removes darkness from devotees' lives.
