Navratri 2026 — Sunday 11 October
నవరాత్రి 2026
Ashwija Shudda Padyami to Dashami (9 days) · Sharad Navratri / Sharannavaratri · Ghatasthapana Muhurat 06:14 – 07:42 IST on 11 Oct (Hyderabad)
Navratri 2026 (also called Sharad Navratri / Sharannavaratri) falls on Sunday, 11 October 2026. 9-night festival worshipping the 9 forms of Goddess Durga (Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri). Culminates in Vijayadashami on day 10. Primary observance: Ghatasthapana (kalash establishment), daily Devi puja, fasting (Navratri Vrat), Lalita Sahasranama recitation, Devi Mahatmyam (Chandi Path), Kanya Pujan on Ashtami/Navami. Recommended muhurat: Ghatasthapana Muhurat 06:14 – 07:42 IST on 11 Oct (Hyderabad).
Navratri 2026 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Sunday, 11 October 2026 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Ashwija Shudda Padyami to Dashami (9 days) |
| Primary Muhurat | Ghatasthapana Muhurat 06:14 – 07:42 IST on 11 Oct (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Sharad Navratri / Sharannavaratri |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Navratri 2026
9-night festival worshipping the 9 forms of Goddess Durga (Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri). Culminates in Vijayadashami on day 10.
Key Rituals on Navratri 2026
Ghatasthapana (kalash establishment), daily Devi puja, fasting (Navratri Vrat), Lalita Sahasranama recitation, Devi Mahatmyam (Chandi Path), Kanya Pujan on Ashtami/Navami.
Navratri 2026 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Navratri 2026:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kalash (copper pot) |
| 2 | Coconut + mango leaves |
| 3 | Akshat + barley sowing soil |
| 4 | Red cloth for Devi |
| 5 | Kumkum + turmeric |
| 6 | Akkalakaaya / Akalanka (red flowers) |
| 7 | Ghee lamp (Akhand Jyot — burns 9 days) |
| 8 | Naivedyam: kheer, halwa, fruits |
| 9 | Coloured powders for 9-day color theme |
| 10 | Chandi Path book |
Regional Variations of Navratri 2026
Gujarat: Garba + Dandiya raas dance. West Bengal: Durga Puja (separate 5-day variant). Tamil Nadu: Golu doll display. Andhra/Telangana: Bathukamma (parallel observance in Telangana, daily flower stacking). North India: Mata Ki Chowki + Kanya Pujan emphasis.