Navratri 2026
नवरात्रि 2026
October 2-10, 2026 • Pratipada to Navami
Navratri is a nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms (Navadurga). It celebrates the victory of good over evil and the power of the divine feminine.
Significance
Each day honors a different form of Goddess Durga. Devotees fast, perform rituals, and seek blessings for courage, wisdom, and prosperity. Culminates in Dussehra celebrating Rama's victory over Ravana.
Puja Timings
Ghatasthapana (Day 1)
6:30 AM - 10:15 AM (Oct 2)
Daily Aarti (Morning)
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Daily Aarti (Evening)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Kanya Pujan
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Oct 9-10)
Rituals & Traditions
- Fast for nine days (complete or partial)
- Kalash Sthapana on Day 1
- Daily aarti and puja
- Wear colors corresponding to each day
- Recite Durga Saptashati
- Kanya Pujan on Ashtami/Navami
- Garba/Dandiya celebrations
Tips by Zodiac Sign
Aries
Worship Maa Durga. Wear red on Day 1.
Taurus
Focus on Maa Brahmacharini. Wear white on Day 2.
Gemini
Seek blessings of Maa Chandraghanta. Green suits you.
Cancer
Connect with Maa Kushmanda. Honor the Moon.
Leo
Worship Maa Skandamata. Wear orange on Day 5.
Virgo
Maa Katyayani blesses relationships. Wear grey.
Libra
Maa Kaalratri removes fears. Wear white on Day 7.
Scorpio
Maa Mahagauri brings transformation. Pink day.
Sagittarius
Maa Siddhidatri fulfills wishes. Purple day.
Capricorn
Fast strictly for maximum benefits.
Aquarius
Community celebrations favor you. Join Garba.
Pisces
Spiritual growth enhanced. Meditate daily.
Do's
- • Maintain purity during fasting
- • Wear the correct color each day
- • Recite Durga Saptashati daily
- • Feed young girls on Ashtami
- • Light akhand jyoti if possible
- • Visit Devi temples
Don'ts
- • Avoid non-vegetarian food
- • Don't consume alcohol
- • Avoid onion, garlic during fast
- • Don't cut hair or nails
- • Avoid negative thoughts
- • Don't eat after sunset (strict fast)
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Get Your PredictionsFrequently Asked Questions
What are the 9 days of Navratri 2026?
Day 1 (Oct 2): Maa Shailputri, Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini, Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta, Day 4: Maa Kushmanda, Day 5: Maa Skandamata, Day 6: Maa Katyayani, Day 7: Maa Kaalratri, Day 8: Maa Mahagauri, Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri.
What colors to wear during Navratri 2026?
Day 1: Yellow, Day 2: Green, Day 3: Grey, Day 4: Orange, Day 5: White, Day 6: Red, Day 7: Royal Blue, Day 8: Pink, Day 9: Purple. Colors may vary by tradition—check your regional customs.
Can I eat non-veg during Navratri?
Traditional Navratri fasting excludes non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic, and regular grains. Saatvik food is recommended. Those not fasting should still maintain purity by avoiding meat during this period.