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Sharadiya Navratri 2026: Essential Akhand Jyoti Rules for Divine Blessings
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News18•05-10-2026, 10:15
Sharadiya Navratri 2026: Essential Akhand Jyoti Rules for Divine Blessings
- •Lighting the Akhand Jyoti during Sharadiya Navratri symbolizes spiritual light triumphing over darkness, bringing peace, happiness, and prosperity.
- •Sharadiya Navratri 2026 begins on October 11 with Kalash Sthapana and concludes on October 20 with Dussehra.
- •Position a pure ghee lamp on Goddess Durga’s right and an oil lamp on her left, facing east, north, or west, never south, with the base over raw rice, black sesame seeds, or urad dal.
- •Fill the lamp with ample ghee or oil and shield the flame with a transparent glass chimney to prevent extinguishment.
- •If the Akhand Jyoti accidentally goes out, offer prayers, seek forgiveness, and immediately relight it; if it continues burning after the ninth day, let it extinguish naturally.
Key Questions Answered
Sharadiya Navratri 2026 begins on October 11, 2026, with the auspicious Kalash Sthapana and concludes with Dussehra on October 20, 2026.
Position a pure ghee lamp on Goddess Durga’s right side and an oil lamp on her left. Place the lamp base over raw rice, black sesame seeds, or urad dal, facing east, north, or west, but never south.
If the lamp goes out accidentally, offer heartfelt prayers, seek forgiveness from Mother Durga, and immediately relight the sacred wick with devotion.
