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October 2026: India Gears Up for Grand Festive Season with Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra
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News18•29-09-2026, 08:40
October 2026: India Gears Up for Grand Festive Season with Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra
- •October 2026 will be a festive month in India, featuring Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Sharad Purnima, and Karwa Chauth.
- •Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Durga, runs from October 11 to 20, culminating in Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami on October 19, followed by Vijayadashami on October 20.
- •Durga Puja celebrations, prominent in West Bengal, begin on October 16, with Maha Navami on October 20 and Vijayadashami on October 21.
- •Dussehra, celebrating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, is on October 20, while Mysore Dasara in Karnataka is on October 21.
- •Karwa Chauth, where married women fast for their husbands' well-being, falls on October 29, and Sharad Purnima, associated with Lakshmi worship, is on October 25.
Key Questions Answered
Sharad Navratri begins on October 11, 2026, with Ghatasthapana and runs for nine days.
Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is celebrated on October 20, 2026, marking the culmination of Navratri.
Karwa Chauth falls on October 29, 2026, where married Hindu women observe a fast for the well-being of their husbands.
