Navratri 2025-2026, Navratri 2025-2026 dates, Schedule of Navratri 2025-2026, Navratri 2025-2026 Puja Muhurat, Navratri Kalasha Sthapana Muhurat 2025-2026, Navratri Puja Muhurat 2025-2026
The 2nd day of Navratri 2026 date is 12 October. It marks Preethi Dwitiya, Sthana Vriddhi Gauri Vrata and Sindhara Dooj. During Devi Chaitra Vasant Navratri, 2nd day of Navratri 2026 is March 20. In Nepal, Navratri is celebrated as Dashain. On the second day of Dashain, regular puja to Goddess Durga is observed along […]
Navratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga. Each day of Navratri holds special significance, and there are various traditions and rituals associated with it. Navratri Colours List 2026 Navratri 2026 dates – Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri On the first day of Navratri, […]
Chaitra Navratri, Chait Navratras, is the nine-day festival observed in Chaitra month. Navratri 2026 dates during Chaitra month in March 2026 are – from March 19 to March 27. Chaitra Navratras starts on the first day in Chaitra month and ends on Sri Rama Navami, the ninth day of the month. The first of Chaitra […]
Chaitra Navratri by Kashmiri Pandits. Vasant Navratri in Kashmir. How Vasant Navratri is celebrated by Kashmir Pandits? Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri is celebrated with utmost pomp and gaiety in Kashmir by Kashmiri Pandits. In 2026, Chaitra Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. The first day of Navratri is called Navreh […]
Devi Damanotsav is observed during Vasant Navratri in Chaitra Month. In 2026, Devi Damanotsavam date is March 27. It marks the end of Navratri Durga Puja as it is observed on Durga Navami, 9th or final day of Navratri (Shukla Paksha Navami in Chaitra maas). Goddess Durga is worshipped with Damana or Dhavanam leaves (botanical […]
On 19 March 2026, Chaitra Navratri begins. Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri) is one of the big Hindu festivals across the world. As the name suggests, it is celebrated for 9-nights. In 2026, Vasant Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. Shukla Paksha Pratipada marks the beginning of Navratri. Apart from Kalasha Sthapana […]
Vasant Navratras (Chaitra Navratri, Sri Ram Navratri) is dedicated to Goddess Durga Devi, Maha Lakshmi Devi & Maa Saraswati Devi. In 2026, Vasant Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. The celebrations of nine nights in Hinduism are considered as very significant and spiritually important. Vasant Navratras or Ram Navratri is also […]
What is Navaratri Vratha mahatmyam or mahima? Why Navratri vrat is observed in Chaitra month and Ashwin month (Ashwayuja Navaratri)? Similar to Ugadi and Sankranti, Sharan Navaratri festival celebration is also emerged from the latent knowledge of ancient times. In a scripture, Sage Veda Vyasa exemplifies the Navratri vrat mahima as below: Shrunu raha spravakshami […]
Shyamala Navaratri (9 divine days dedicated to Goddess Shyamala) is observed in Magha Masam of Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati and Hindi Calendars. In 2026, Shyamala Navaratri begins on 19 January and ends on 27 January. Shyamala Navaratri, also popular as Magha Navaratri, starts on Shukla Paksha Pratipada and ends on Shukla Paksha Navami in Magha […]
Navratri is a nine-nights festival celebrated in huge scale in India and many other countries where Hindu population is in large numbers. Navratri festival falls in Ashwin Month (Ashwayuja Masam) as per Hindu calendar. Navratri is also called as Maha Navratri, Durga Navratri, Devi Sharan Navratri, Sharadiya Navratri, etc.. Durga Navratri 2026 starts with Kalash Puja […]
On 19 January 2026 Gupt Navratri begins (Magha Navratri). Gupt Navratri ends on 27 January 2026. It is observed in the Shukla Paksha during Magha maas or Magh month. Magh Navratri is called as Gupt Navratri. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti and each form of the Goddess is worshipped on each day. In […]
Magh Navratri or Magha Navaratri is observed in the Shukla Paksha during Magha maas or Magh month. Magh Navratri is called as Gupt Navratri. In 2026, Magh Navratri begins on January 19 and ends on January 27. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti and each form of the Goddess is worshipped on each day. […]
Paush Navratri, also spelt as Poush Navratras, is a nine-day festival celebrated from eighth day to Purnima day in Paush month or Pushya masam. In 2025-2026, Paush Navratri begins on 28 December and ends on January 3, 2026. Pushya masa Navratras are also called as Shakambari Navratri in some areas. In Shakambari mata temples, Navratri […]
Banashankari Navratri is a nine-day Navratra festival celebrated in Paush Month as per Kannada calendar (Pushya maasa). In 2025-2026, Banashankari Navratri dates are – December 28 to 3 January 2026. Banashankari Navratri is celebrated with great fervor at Banashankari Amma Temple of Cholachagudd near Badami, in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. The 9-day festival begins on […]
“Annapurna Mahatmyam” is a sacred text in Hinduism that is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna. The text extols the greatness and importance of Goddess Annapurna, who is considered the goddess of food and nourishment. Annapurna is often depicted holding a ladle and a pot of food, symbolizing her role as the provider of sustenance. The […]
Devi, which means “goddess” in Sanskrit, represents the divine feminine in Hinduism and is often associated with various goddesses who embody different aspects of Shakti (divine energy). There are many stories and legends surrounding different forms of Devi in Hindu mythology. Here are a few stories of some prominent goddesses: 1. Goddess Durga: Durga is […]
The story of Goddess Annapurna is a significant one in Hindu religious history. It highlights her role as the provider of food and nourishment to all living beings. One of the most well-known stories about Annapurna is as follows: Once, in the celestial city of Kashi (Varanasi), there lived Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. […]
For 2 October 2025, Vijayadashami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple is – Goddess Rajarajeshwari Devi. 2 October 2025 is the 11th day in Dasara Navaratri. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On Dasara day this year, Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the form of Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi and […]
Vijaya Dashami, also known as Dasara or Dussehra, is concluding day of Durga Puja. In 2025, Vijayadasami date is October 2. Many rituals are performed on Vijayadashami day. Simollanghan, Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Rajarajeshwari Puja, Kamalatmika Puja, Ayurdevi puja, Ayudha Puja, etc are observed on Vijaya Dashami day. Aparajita Puja is the culmination of four-day […]
9th day of Navratri 2026 is March 27 in Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri) & 19 October 2026 in Durga Sharad Navratri. This day marks Mahanavami. It also marks the fourth day of Durga Puja in Bengal, Assam, and other Eastern parts of India. Navratri Paarana is also observed on this day. But due to Shunya […]