Pancharatrotsav is a five-day vrata observed during Navratri Poojan. In 2026, Pancharatrotsava in Navratri begins on October 15 and ends on October 19. Usually, it begins on Lalitha Panchami and ends with Saraswati Balidan or visarjan on Mahanavami day. Lalitha Panchami, Durga Sashti, Durga Saptami, Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami are the days of this Navratri […]
Dasara Sharan Navaratri at Alampur Jogulamba Temple is a biggest festival at Shakti Peetham in Telangana. In 2026, Alampur Temple Dasara Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Dasara Sharan Navaratri utsavams will begin on 11 October with Ankurarpana, Ganapathi Pooja at 8.30 AM. Kumkumarchana, Navavarana Pooja, Archanas, Chandi Homam, Sahasranama Archana, […]
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 […]
Ayudha Puja or Astra Pooja is one of the main rituals observed during Durga Navratri. In 2026, Ayudha Puja date is October 19. Ayudha Puja is celebrated on Vijaya Dashami in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In Kerala Ayudha Puja is performed on Mahanavami day (19 October 2026). In some […]
During Navratri, many people observe fasting and offer special prayers and bhog (food offerings) to the goddess. The bhog offered during Navratri varies from region to region, but here are some common dishes that are often prepared as part of Navratri bhog: 1st Day, 11 October 2026, Sunday – Shailputri Navdurga Puja As per North […]
19 October 2026 is Maha Ashtami Upvaas. It is an important fasting day during Navratri Durga Puja. Also known as Durga Ashtami Upvaas, it falls on the same day of Durga Ashtami. On Maha Ashtami day in 2026, Saraswati Balidaan / Visarjan, Ekratrotsa, Sri Mahalakshmi Jaagar Kolhapur, Bhadrakali Avataar, Mata Mahagauri Puja as a part […]
Triratri Vrata is a three-day Puja during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Triratri Navratri Pooja begins on October 17 and ends on October 19. Usually, it begins on Maha Saptami with Saraswati Avahan and ends with Saraswati Balidan or visarjan on Mahanavami day. As last three days of Navratri are dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, it […]
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 […]
Navratri Colours 2026, 9 colours of Durga Navratri 2026, Dresses to wear in Navratri 2026, saree colours for Navratri 2026, Daily colors of Navratri Durga Puja is given here. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, women wear nine colors of sarees during Navratri. The tradition of 9 colours during Navratri Puja is very common in Gujarat, Maharashtra […]
7th day of Navratri 2026 is March 25 (Chaitra Navratri | Vasant Navratri) & 17 October 2026 in Sharad Durga Sharan Navaratri. September 28 is also celebrated as Durga Saptami, Maha Saptami, Devi Saptami. It also marks the second day of Durga Puja in Bengal, Assam, and other Eastern parts of India.. Today’s Goddess to […]
6th day of Navratri 2026 is March 24 in Chaitra Vasant Navrari. In Ashwin Navratri (Sharad Navratri), 6th day is 16 October 2026. This day marks Maha Sashti, Yamuna Chhath, Katyayani Puja in Chaitra Navratri. Usually, this day marks Durga Sashti, Maha Shashti, Devi Shashti. It also marks the beginning of Durga Puja in Bengal, Assam, […]
3rd day of Navratri 2026 is October 13 in Sharad Navratri, Ashwin Navratri. 3rd day of Vasant Chaitra Navratri is March 21. This day marks Sindoor Tritiya, Sowbhagya Tritiya (Saubhagya Teej). In Nepal, Navratri is celebrated as Dashain. On the third day of Dashain, regular puja to Goddess Durga is observed along with the above […]
4th day of Navratri 2026 is October 14 in Sharad Navratri. 22 March 2026 is 3rd day of Vasant Navratri, Chaitra Navratri. This day marks Varad Vinayak Chaturthi, Kushmanda Pujan. In Nepal, Navratri is celebrated as Dashain. On the fourth day of Dashain, regular puja to Goddess Durga is observed along with the above said […]
5th day of Navratri 2026 is 15 October 2026 in Sharan Navratri (Ashwin Navratri). This day marks Skandamata Pujan on 23 March 2026. But usually, the fifth day is Lalitha Panchami / Upang Lalita Vrata in Navratri. In Nepal, Navratri is celebrated as Dashain. On the fifth day of Dashain, regular puja to Goddess Durga […]
Sindhara Dooj is celebrated on second day of Durga Navratri in Ashwin month & Chaitra Navratri. It is also known as Gauri Dwitiya or Sowbhagya Dooj or Sindoor Dooj. In Sharad Navratri, Sindhara Dooj 2026 date is October 12. Vasant Navratri Sindhara Dooj date is March 20. In Chintpuri Temple and Nainadevi Temple in Himachal […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chaitra Navratri Colours 2026, 9 colours of Vasant Navratri 2026, Dresses to wear in Navratri March 2026, saree colours for Chaitra Navratri 2026, Daily colors of Navratri Durga Puja is given here. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, women wear nine colors of sarees during Navratri. The tradition of 9 colours during Navratri Puja is very common in […]
1st day of Navratri 2026 is October 11 in Ashwin Navratri (Durga Sharan Navratri) and 19 March 2026 in Chaitra Vasant Navratri. Ghatasthapana (Kalasha Sthapana) is the main ritual on this day. This day marks the beginning of Navratri Puja throughout India as well as the world except for Bengali Hindus. In Nepal, this festival […]
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 […]