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Navratri 2026: Dates, Muhurats, Goddess Durga's Sawari, and Key Celebrations Revealed
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News18•05-10-2026, 10:39
Navratri 2026: Dates, Muhurats, Goddess Durga's Sawari, and Key Celebrations Revealed
- •Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on October 11, culminating with Maha Navami on October 19 and Vijayadashami on October 20.
- •Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami will both be observed on October 19, with Sandhi Puja scheduled from 10:27 AM to 11:15 AM.
- •Ghatasthapana Muhurat is from 6:19 AM to 10:12 AM on October 11, marking the start of the nine-day festival.
- •Goddess Durga's arrival (Agaman) will be on an elephant (Gaja), symbolizing prosperity, while her departure (Gaman) will be on a horse (Ashva).
- •The festival celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura and involves worship of her nine manifestations, with specific bhog offerings for each day.
Key Questions Answered
Shardiya Navratri 2026 will begin on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and the nine-day festival will culminate with Maha Navami on October 19, followed by Vijayadashami or Dussehra on October 20, 2026.
The Ghatasthapana muhurat is scheduled from 6:19 AM to 10:12 AM, with a duration of 3 hours and 52 minutes, while the Abhijit Muhurat falls between 11:44 AM and 12:31 PM.
For Shardiya Navratri 2026, Goddess Durga will arrive on an elephant (Gaja), which is traditionally regarded as an auspicious vahana associated with abundance, prosperity, and strength.
