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Hindu Festival

Navratri 2026

नवरात्रि 2026

October 2-10, 2026Pratipada 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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Frequently 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.

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