Navratri (Sharad) — म्हत्व
Navratri means nine nights of worship of the Divine Mother in her forms as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the power of shakti.
Navratri (Sharad) — म्हत्व
According to the Markandeya Purana, Goddess Durga fought the buffalo demon Mahishasura for nine days and nights and slew him on the tenth (Vijayadashami). Each day is associated with a form of the goddess (Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri).
Navratri (Sharad) — पुजा विधी
- At sunrise, take a bath and set up the kalash or goddess idol.
- Perform daily puja with flowers, incense, and offerings for nine days.
- Observe vrat as per tradition; eat only vrat-approved foods.
- On the eighth or ninth day, perform Kanya Puja (worship of nine girls).
- In Gujarat and the West, join Garba and Dandiya in the evening.
- On the tenth day, perform Dussehra rituals and break the fast.
Navratri (Sharad) — मंत्र
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
oṃ duṃ durgāyai namaḥ
Salutations to Durga
Navratri (Sharad) — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Sabudana khichdi
- ●Kuttu ki puri
- ●Singhare ka atta dishes
- ●Fruits and milk
- ●Aloo sabzi
Navratri (Sharad) — हेर नांवां
Gujarat(નવરાત્રિ)
Garba and Dandiya raas
South India(ನವರಾತ್ರಿ)
Golu/Kolu display of dolls, Sundal
West Bengal(দুর্গাপূজা)
Durga Puja pandals in the last days
North India(नवरात्रि)
Ramlila and fasting
Navratri (Sharad) — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Observe fast as per tradition
- ✓Worship the goddess daily
- ✓Participate in community dance or puja
- ✓Keep the house clean and sacred
करनासचें
- ✗Avoid non-vegetarian food during Navratri
- ✗Do not disrespect the goddess forms
- ✗Avoid negative company
Navratri (Sharad) — FAQ
- Navratri (Sharad) म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Navratri means nine nights of worship of the Divine Mother in her forms as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
- Navratri (Sharad) 2026 केन्ना?
- 2026 वर्सा Navratri (Sharad) 2026 M10 11, Sun दिसा येता.
- Navratri (Sharad) पुजा विधी कितें?
- At sunrise, take a bath and set up the kalash or goddess idol.; Perform daily puja with flowers, incense, and offerings for nine days.; Observe vrat as per tradition; eat only vrat-approved foods.; On the eighth or ninth day, perform Kanya Puja (worship of nine girls).
- Navratri (Sharad) दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Sabudana khichdi, Kuttu ki puri, Singhare ka atta dishes, Fruits and milk, Aloo sabzi
- Navratri (Sharad) दिसा कितें करचें?
- Observe fast as per tradition; Worship the goddess daily; Participate in community dance or puja
- Navratri (Sharad) दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Avoid non-vegetarian food during Navratri; Do not disrespect the goddess forms; Avoid negative company
- Navratri (Sharad) दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- Navratri (Sharad) Durgaक समर्पित.
Upcoming Navratri (Sharad) Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Navratri (Sharad) is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 M10 11 | Sun | 06:47 am | — |
| 2027 M10 1 | Fri | 07:20 am | — |