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Shardiya Navratri 2026: Dates, Puja, Colors, and Dussehra Details Revealed!
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 12:46
Shardiya Navratri 2026: Dates, Puja, Colors, and Dussehra Details Revealed!
- •Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on October 11 with Ghatasthapana and Shailputri Puja, concluding on October 19.
- •The nine-day festival honors different forms of Goddess Durga, with each day having a specific deity and traditional color.
- •Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, will be celebrated on October 20, marking the victory of good over evil.
- •Key observances include Durga Ashtami and Mahagauri Puja on October 19, with Sandhi Puja from 10:27 am to 11:15 am.
- •The festival involves devotees observing fasts, offering prayers, and participating in regional traditions like those in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Key Questions Answered
Shardiya Navratri 2026 starts on Sunday, October 11, with Ghatasthapana and Shailputri Puja, and continues until October 19, with Vijayadashami and Dussehra falling on October 20.
The Navratri festivities conclude on Tuesday, October 20, with Vijayadashami, which includes Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa, Navratri Parana, and Durga Visarjan.
Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, and Sandhi Puja are observed on Monday, October 19, with Sandhi Puja specifically scheduled from 10:27 am to 11:15 am.
