Durga Navratri 2025-2026, Durga Navratri 2025-2026 dates, Schedule of Durga Navratri 2025-2026, Durga Navratri 2025-2026 Puja Muhurat
Navratri, nine festive nights dedicated to Goddess Durga, is an auspicious time to worship Nav Durga, nine aspects of Goddess Durga. Each day a Goddess or a form of Durga is worshipped during Durga Navratri. Though, nine Goddesses worshipped during Navratri may vary from place to place, the Navadurga Goddesses mentioned in the Scriptures are […]
Aparajita Devi Puja 2026 is observed on Vijayadashami (Dussehra) during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Aparajita Puja date is October 20. ‘Aparajita’ means the one who is unbeatable. It falls on Dashami in Shukla Paksha Ashwin Month. Aparajitha Devi is not a manifestation of Goddess Durga but a form which symbolizes the victory of the […]
Durga Visarjan (immersion / Nimajjan) is the concluding event in Durga Navratri puja or Durga Puja. In 2025, Durga Visarjan date is October 20|21. Generally, Durga immersion is performed on Vijaya Dashami day. In Bengal and some other North Indian states, Durga Visarjan 2026 is performed on October 21. But nowadays to prolong the festivities, […]
Simollanghan is a ritual performed on Dasara or Viajaya Dashami day in Maharashtra. Dasara is the final day during Durga Navaratri. In 2026, Simollanghan date is October 20. Simollanghan is crossing the border or frontier of a village or a place. In ancient times, kings used to cross the frontier of their kingdom to fight against their […]
Kanya Puja, Kumari Pooja or Kanjak Pooja, is the main ritual observed during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Kanya Puja date is October 18. In some regions, Kanya Pooja is performed on Durgashtami (October 18) or on Mahanavami (October 19). During Chaitra Navaratri, Kanya Puja date is March 26, Thursday. Kanya or Kumari Puja is a […]
Sri Maha Chandi Devi is one of the avatarams of Sri Aadi Shakti, particularly in the context of the Devi Mahatmya, also known as the Chandi Path. Chandi is a fierce and powerful form of the Goddess Durga, who is revered in Hindu Dharma as the divine mother and the embodiment of Shakti, the feminine […]
Suhasini puja, also referred as Suvasini Pooja, is a ritual observed during Sharad Navaratri. There is no specific day or date to perform the puja but in some days on Kalasha Sthapana and Durgashtami day, Suhasini Puja is observed. In 2026, Suhasini Puja date is October 18|19. In some places, Suhasini Puja is also performed on Mahanavami day. Though, […]
Dussehra celebrations in Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most famous Dussehra celebrations in India. In 2026, Kullu Dussehra begins on October 21 and ends on October 27. This festival is one of the biggest traditional and cultural celebrations of India. Kullu Dushara is a festival celebrated with a difference, as when […]
Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami is the tenth and final day of Durga Navratri celebrations. In Kota, Rajasthan, Dussehra is celebrated with utmost enthusiasm and grand festivity. It is very popular festival of Kota. Kota Dussehra Mela begins on October 20 and ends on November 6 but continues almost throughout the Ashwin Month. Ravan Dahan in […]
“Amantran” is a Sanskrit word that translates to “invitation” or “calling.” In the context of Durga Puja, “Amantran” refers to the ritual of inviting Goddess Durga and her divine family to come and reside in the specially crafted idol or image for the duration of the festival. This ritual is a crucial part of the […]
Durga Navratri at Kanakadurga temple of Vijayawada is a grand festival for the temple. In 2026, Dasara Sharan Navaratri Utsavalu starts on October 11 and ends on October 20 with Dasara (Vijaya Dashami). Chaitra Vasant Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27 in 2026. With Kalasha Sthapana Pooja, celebrations will start at the […]
Maha Navaratri, Sharada Navratri is the biggest event at Kollur Mookambika temple of Udupi district in Karnataka. In 2026, Maha Navaratri celebrations start on October 11 and end on October 20. The festival of Navratri is witnessed by few lakhs of devotees from the State, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. On 11 October […]
Brahmacharini is the second manifestation of the Goddess Durga in Hinduism and is celebrated on the second day of the Navaratri festival. Her name is derived from two words: “Brahma,” which refers to the Supreme Reality or God, and “charini,” which means one who walks or follows the path. Brahmacharini is often depicted as a […]
Dashain is the most celebrated and the biggest festival of Nepal, Bhutan and some North Eastern states of India. In 2026, Dashain festival starts on October 11 with Ghatsthapana and ends on 21 October with Vijayadashami Tika or Bijayadashami. Tika and Jamara will continue till 21 October in 2026. Dasain 2026 dates – Dashain 2026 […]
Durga Navaratri is the biggest festival at Vanadurga Bhavani temple near Medak in Telangana. Vana Durga Bhavani is a form of Goddess Durga. Edupayalu, a small village near Medak, is a holy place for Hindus as it has a great historical significance. In 2026, Vana Durga Bhavani Navaratri starts on October 11 and ends on Dasara […]
Mahavidya Worship in Navratri.. Mahavidya worship during Navratri is a powerful tantric tradition where devotees honor the ten cosmic forms of Goddess Shakti, seeking spiritual transformation, protection, and fulfillment of desires. The Ten Mahavidyas and Their Worship The Mahavidyas are: Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari (Shodashi), Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi, and Kamala. Each goddess embodies […]
Vijayadashami is the tenth and last day of Durga Navratri. In Bengal it is the culmination day of Durga Puja. In 2026, Vijayadashami date is October 20. Vijaya Dashami, known with various names – Dussehra or Dasara – signifies the victory of good over evil. This festival is celebrated with much gusto in every region of India […]
Vindhyachal Navratri Mela is a fantastic and eye catching experience for any Hindu devotee and even for any foreign tourist. Vindhyachal Navratri Mela 2026 starts from October 11 and ends on October 20. Vindhyachal, a mountainous area in Uttar Pradesh, hosts many religious places and pilgrimages. Vindhyachal Vindhyavasini Dham, located near Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, is […]
Saptamatrika Navratri is the 10-day festival to worship Saptamatrakas – Seven Divine mothers. During Sharad Navratri, saptamatrakas along with dwarapalaka devatas are worshipped in Tamil Nadu. In 2026, Saptamatraka Navratri along with Durga Saran Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Brahmi (Brahmani), Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, Chamundi, Vajreshwari, etc are […]
Shakambari Navratri, nine festive nights dedicated to Shakambari devi, is observed in Ashada masam at Bhadrakali Temple in Hanamkonda (Warangal) of Telangana state. Bhadrakali Ammavaru at Hanamkonda is a Shakti Peetha, dedicated to Mother Goddess. In 2026, Shakambari Utsavalu begins on July 15 and ends on July 29. Goddess Bhadrakali is the ferocious form of […]