శరన్నవరాత్రి 2026
Sharad Navaratri — 9 Days of Devi Worship
Sharad Navaratri celebrates the Divine Feminine — the victory of Durga over Mahishasura, culminating in Vijayadashami. Nine days of Devi worship purify body, mind, spirit. Andhra + Karnataka tradition: 3 days Durga + 3 days Lakshmi + 3 days Saraswati (total balance of Shakti-Sri-Vidya). Per Devi Mahatmyam, sincere Navaratri observance grants protection from all evils, prosperity, and jnana (spiritual wisdom).
📖 Complete Vidhanam Guide
Full 10-step puja vidhanam with Sanskrit mantras, Telugu transliteration, English meaning, katha, samagri, Kanya Puja + Ayudha Puja
Read the Vidhanam →The 9 Nights (Nava Ratri)
Durga (Warrior)
Lakshmi (Wealth)
Saraswati (Wisdom)
Vijayadashami
Navaratri 2026 Day-by-Day Dates
| Day | Date | Navadurga form | Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sunday 11 October 2026 | Shailaputri | Ghatasthapana |
| Day 2 | Monday 12 October 2026 | Brahmacharini | |
| Day 3 | Tuesday 13 October 2026 | Chandraghanta | |
| Day 4 | Wednesday 14 October 2026 | Kushmanda | Lakshmi puja days begin |
| Day 5 | Thursday 15 October 2026 | Skandamata | |
| Day 6 | Friday 16 October 2026 | Katyayani | |
| Day 7 | Saturday 17 October 2026 | Kalaratri | Saraswati puja days begin |
| Day 8 | Sunday 18 October 2026 | Mahagauri | |
| Day 9 | Monday 19 October 2026 | Siddhidatri | Maha Ashtami · Maha Navami |
| Day 10 | Tuesday 20 October 2026 | — | Vijayadashami (Dasara) |
The Navadurga forms follow the traditional order. Tithi boundaries do not map one-to-one onto the nine civil days in 2026: Saptami spans two civil days, and the Ashtami and Navami tithis merge on Monday 19 October — so Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami are observed together that day. See Durga Ashtami 2026 for the tithi timings.
🕐 Ghatasthapana Muhurtam
Ghatasthapana (Day 1): Abhijit muhurta 11:39 AM - 12:26 PM IST (Hyderabad) — or during Pratipada tithi in the morning. Daily puja: morning or evening per family tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Sharad Navaratri 2026 start?
Sharad Navaratri 2026 begins on Sunday, 11 October 2026 (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada) with Ghatasthapana. The nine nights run from 11 to 19 October 2026.
When is Vijayadashami (Dasara) 2026?
The nine nights end on Monday, 19 October 2026, and Vijayadashami (Dasara) falls the next day — Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
When are Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami in 2026?
Both fall on Monday, 19 October 2026. The Ashtami tithi runs until mid-morning that day and Navami follows on the same civil day, so Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami are observed together.
What is the Ghatasthapana muhurtam for 2026?
Ghatasthapana is performed on Day 1, Sunday 11 October 2026 — in the Abhijit muhurta, 11:39 AM - 12:26 PM IST (Hyderabad), or during the Pratipada tithi in the morning per family tradition.
What is Devi Navaratri in the Telugu tradition?
In Telugu homes Sharad Navaratri is known as Devi Navaratri or Dasara Navaratri (శరన్నవరాత్రి). The Andhra–Telangana tradition worships Durga on Days 1–3, Lakshmi on Days 4–6 and Saraswati on Days 7–9, ending with Vijayadashami.