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 […]
Kalasha Sthapana time in Navratri 2026, 11 October, Best muhurat for Navratri Ghatasthapana 2026. Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurat on 11 October 2026. Chogadiya, Gulikai Kalam, Amrit Kalam, Abhijit Lagnam, etc. Kalasha Sthapana or Ghatasthapana is invoking Goddess Durga for Navratri puja. For this, devotees should follow the best muhurat or auspicious time. Chaitra Navratri begins on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maha Saptami, Durga Saptami, is the seventh day of Navratri and second day of Durga Puja in Bengal. In 2026, Maha Saptami date is October 17. Kalratri Maa is worshipped as part of Navadurga Puja on this year’s Saptami Navratri Puja. Saraswati Devi Puja is performed in Navadevi Alankarams procedure in South Indian Temples, mainly […]
Moola Nakshatra Puja in Navaratri 2026, when is Moola Nakshatra Puja in Navaratri 2026? Saraswati Puja on Moola Nakshatra in Navratri is highly meritorious. It falls on seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month or Ashwayuja masam. In 2026, Moola Nakshatra Durga Puja date is October 16. In Basar Saraswati Temple and Vargal Vidyasaraswati Temple, Moola […]
Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple is very popular for its Dasara Navaratri celebrations. In 2026, Dasara Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Here is the list of Alankarams, Saree colours for each day and Naivedyams to be offered to Durga Devi on each day for Navratri 2026.. 1st Day – Sunday, 11 October […]
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 […]
Ekaratrotsava is a one-day vrata observed during Navratri Poojan. In 2026, Ekaratrotsava in Navratri date is October 18 and October 19. Usually, it begins on Durga Ashtami and ends with Saraswati Balidan or visarjan on Mahanavami day. Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami are the days of this Navratri Puja method. The same rituals of Navratri are […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dasara (Dussehra) is celebrated on the 10th day in Shukla Paksha of Ashwayuja, Ashwin month. In 2026, Dasara date is October 20 in India. In South Indiaalso , Dasara is celebrated on 20 October and in some North Indian places also, it is celebrated on 20 October. In some places, Dussehra is celebrated on October […]
Dasara Navaratri at Basar Saraswati Temple of Telangana is a biggest festival at the abode of Goddess of education and knowledge. In 2026, Basar Temple Dasara Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. On 11 October 2026, at 4 AM Navaratri puja begins with Mangala Vayidyams. Ammavari Suprabhatha Seva begins at 4.30 […]
Navaratri at Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple, Karnataka is one of the important festivals. In 2026, Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Many special rituals are performed during the 9-day festival.. Shri Adishakthyathmaka Annapoorneswari Ammavari temple, also known as Sri Kshetra Horanadu, is situated on the banks of River Bhadra in Chikmagalur district […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]