Sharad Navratri 2026
ನವರಾತ್ರಿ
Nine nights of the Divine Mother
Navratri honours Goddess Durga and her nine forms: the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, celebrated with prayer, fasting, music, dance and meditation.
- Ghatasthapana
- Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Durga Ashtami
- Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Maha Navami
- Monday, 19 October 2026
- Vijayadashami
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Dates follow the Hindu calendar. Please contact the temple for its own puja timings during Navratri.
Nava Durga
The nine forms, night by night
Choose a year and a night to see the goddess, the colour of the day and its rituals, with the Devi's alankara from Navratri 2025.
11 – 19 October 2026 · Vijayadashami Tue, 20 Oct
Alankara · Navratri 2025, Day 1Day 1 of 9
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Maa Shailputri
Strength and new beginnings
Colour of the dayOrange
Rituals & offerings
- Ghatasthapana
- Durga Puja
- Offering of flowers
| Day & date | Goddess (Navadurga) | Auspicious colour |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Sun, 11 Oct | Maa Shailputri | Orange |
| Day 2 · Mon, 12 Oct | Maa Brahmacharini | White |
| Day 3 · Tue, 13 Oct | Maa Chandraghanta | Red |
| Day 4 · Wed, 14 Oct | Maa Kushmanda | Royal Blue |
| Day 5 · Thu, 15 Oct | Maa Skandamata | Yellow |
| Day 6 · Fri, 16 Oct | Maa Katyayani | Green |
| Day 7 · Sat, 17 Oct | Maa Kalaratri | Grey |
| Day 8 · Sun, 18 Oct | Maa Mahagauri (Durga Ashtami) | Purple |
| Day 9 · Mon, 19 Oct | Maa Siddhidatri (Maha Navami) | Peacock Green |
Celebrated with
Prayer, light and song
Durga Puja & lamps
Lamp lighting and worship of the Devi through all nine nights.
Mantra chanting
Recitation of Durga stotras and mantras in praise of the Mother.
Garba & devotion
Celebration through music, dance, prayer and fasting.
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