Quick Information
2026 Date
11 October 2026 to 19 October 2026
Duration
9 Days
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Durga
About Sharad Navratri
Sharad Navratri (शरद नवरात्रि) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Nine nights of Durga worship.
This festival is associated with Durga and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 9 days.
Verified 2026 Date
Observance range: to
Primary date:
Primary source: Ministry of Tourism, Incredible India.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Sharad Navratri include:
Fasting
Garba
Durga puja
Kanya puja
How to Celebrate
- Fasting: A listed tradition for Sharad Navratri.
- Garba: A listed tradition for Sharad Navratri.
- Durga puja: A listed tradition for Sharad Navratri.
- Kanya puja: A listed tradition for Sharad Navratri.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Sharad Navratri traditions in:
All India
Gujarat
West Bengal
Practices can vary by region and community.