Navratri 2026 begins on October 11 with Ghatasthapana and Maa Shailputri Puja. Check the complete Shardiya Navratri calendar through Dussehra on October 20.
Navratri 2026 will bring nine days of devotion dedicated to the different forms of Maa Durga, followed by Vijayadashami or Dussehra. The Shardiya Navratri celebrations will begin with Ghatasthapana and Maa Shailputri Puja, while the festival will conclude with Dussehra.
During these auspicious days, devotees worship one form of Goddess Durga each day and observe various religious rituals. The Navratri 2026 calendar includes prayers dedicated to Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri.
Navratri 2026 Day-Wise Calendar
October 11 – Ghatasthapana and Maa Shailputri Puja
The festivities begin with Ghatasthapana on October 11. The first day is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, regarded as the first form of Maa Durga worshipped during Navratri.
October 12 – Maa Brahmacharini Puja
The second day is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini. Devotees offer prayers and observe religious rituals seeking blessings from the Goddess.
October 13 – Maa Chandraghanta Puja
On the third day, devotees worship Maa Chandraghanta. Special prayers and offerings are performed at homes and temples.
October 14 – Maa Kushmanda Puja
The fourth day of Navratri 2026 will be dedicated to Maa Kushmanda. Devotees perform puja and seek the Goddess’s blessings for prosperity and well-being.
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October 15 – Maa Skandamata Puja
The fifth day is associated with Maa Skandamata. Devotees worship the Goddess and participate in Navratri rituals.
October 16 – Maa Katyayani Puja
October 16 marks the sixth day of the festival, when Maa Katyayani is worshipped by devotees.
October 17 – Maa Kalaratri Puja
The seventh day is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri. Devotees offer prayers as part of the traditional Navratri observance.
October 18 – Maa Mahagauri Puja
Maa Mahagauri is worshipped on the eighth day. Devotees perform special rituals and prepare for the concluding days of the festival.
October 19 – Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami
October 19 marks the observance of Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami. These are among the most significant days of the festive period, with special prayers and religious ceremonies taking place.
October 20 – Vijayadashami or Dussehra
The festive period concludes with Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra. The day marks the culmination of the celebrations following the Navratri period.
Why Navratri Is Significant
Navratri 2026 is an important Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga and her different manifestations. Devotees observe fasts, visit temples, perform puja and participate in cultural and religious activities during the nine-day period.
Each day of Navratri has its own religious significance and is associated with a particular form of the Goddess. The final phase includes Ashtami, Mahanavami and Vijayadashami, making the period especially important for devotees.
Full Navratri 2026 Calendar at a Glance
The Navratri 2026 celebrations will begin on October 11 with Ghatasthapana and Maa Shailputri Puja. The following days will feature worship of the different forms of Maa Durga, before the celebrations culminate with Vijayadashami on October 20.
The complete sequence of dates is: October 11 for Ghatasthapana and Maa Shailputri Puja, October 12 for Maa Brahmacharini, October 13 for Maa Chandraghanta, October 14 for Maa Kushmanda, October 15 for Maa Skandamata, October 16 for Maa Katyayani, October 17 for Maa Kalaratri, October 18 for Maa Mahagauri, October 19 for Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami, and October 20 for Vijayadashami or Dussehra.
With prayers, fasting and traditional celebrations continuing through the festive period, Navratri 2026 will culminate in the celebration of Vijayadashami and Dussehra.
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