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Shardiya Navratri 2026: Begins Oct 11, Ashtami-Navami Puja on Same Day.
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News18•21-09-2026, 15:14
Shardiya Navratri 2026: Begins Oct 11, Ashtami-Navami Puja on Same Day.
- •Shardiya Navratri 2026 commences on Sunday, October 11, dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga's nine forms.
- •This year, Ashtami and Navami Tithi pujas will be observed on the same day, October 19.
- •Ghatasthapana auspicious time is from 6:19 AM to 10:12 AM, with an Abhijit Muhurat from 11:20 AM to 12:07 PM.
- •Goddess Durga's arrival on an elephant signifies happiness and prosperity, as Navratri begins on a Sunday.
- •Vijayadashami will be celebrated on October 20, following Navami Havan and Ayudh Puja.
Key Questions Answered
Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11. Ghatasthapana will be performed on this first day, with the auspicious morning muhurat lasting from 6:19 AM to 10:12 AM.
Since Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on a Sunday, Goddess Durga's arrival is on an elephant, which is traditionally associated with happiness, prosperity, and auspiciousness.
A special conjunction of Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami will be observed on Monday, October 19, 2026, allowing rituals for both tithis to be performed on the same day.
