Navratri 2026 Date: Know Colours, Goddess Name and Calendar

This year, Navratri 2026 Date starts from 11 October 2026 with ghatasthapna, and the nine-day festival ends on 20 October 2026 with Vijayadashami.

Navratri 2026

The biggest festival of India, Navratri, is celebrated every year in the month of Ashwin. It is a 9-day festival dedicated to the 9 forms of Maa Durga. This year, Navratri 2026 starts on 11 October 2026 with ghatasthapana, also known as Kalash sthapna. It is the time of joy, devotion, prayer, and endless traditional dance such as Garba and Dandiya.

During the nine days, every morning starts with the sound of mantras that refresh the mind. The market is busy, and families buy new clothes. The atmosphere is filled with the pleasant scent of burning incense sticks. Let’s check the Navratri 2026 date, the vibrant Navratri colours 2026, and the 9 days of Navratri Devi names in the article.

Navratri 2026 Date

The 9-day Festival of Maa Durga, called ‘Navratri’, is celebrated every year in the month of September-October. The devotees of Nav Durga must know the correct date for Navratri Kab Se Shuru Hai.

According to the Darik Panchang, the Navratri 2026 date starts on 11 October 2026, Sunday and ends on 20 October 2026 with Vijayadashmi. It is believed that the 9 days are very auspicious and Holy period. This is peak time when devotees take 9 days fast and pray to get Maa Durga’s blessings. During Navratri, devotees meditate, follow rituals, perform day and night prayers, and are completely lost in devotion.

Ghatasthapana Muhurat 2026

It marks the official beginning of 9 days festival. It is the invocation of goddess Shakti it is very important to perform this ritual in exact time, doing it wrong time, especially during Amavasya or at night, can be inauspicious. This year, the Navratri 2026 date for Ghatasthapana is 11 October 2026, on Sunday. The ghatasthapana muhurat starts from 6:19 a.m. to 10:12 a.m.

• Date: 11 October 2026, Sunday
• Ghatasthapana muhurat: 6:19 AM to 10:12 AM (Duration: 3 hours 52 mins)
• Abhijit muhurat: 11:44 AM to 12:31 PM (Duration: 46 mins)
• Pratipada tithi: Begins at 9:19 p.m. AM on 10 October 2026, ends at 9:30 p.m. On 11 October 2026
• Kanya lagna: 6:09 AM to 8:06 AM

Navratri 2026 Goddess Name

During Navratri 2026, each day nine form of the goddess Durga is worshipped. Each form of Nav Durga represents a unique divine power and teaches important life values. The Navratri 2026 dates are 11 October 2026 to 20 October 2026.

Day 1 : Maa Shailputri

Navratri 2026 day 1 is dedicated to Maa Shailputri. She is the daughter of king of the mountains. The Goddess symbolise strength, purity and new beginning and is worshipped for stability and courage.

Day 2 : Maa Brahmacharini

She is known for Tapasya (dedication and self discipline). She represents devotion, wisdom, and determination. Maa brahmcharini inspires devoted to remain dedicated to their goals.

Day 3 : Maa Chandraghanta

The third day of Navratri 2026 date is 13 October 2026. She is known for bravery, ichan and fearlessness. She is worshipped to gain courage, and remove fear.

Day 4 : Maa Kushmanda

The Navratri 4th day is dedicated to Maha kushmanda. She is the creator of Universe with her divine smile. She is considered the source of cosmic energy. People worship had to improve health, wealth and family wellbeing.

Day 5 : Maa Skandamata

The 5th day of Navratri 2026 date is 15 October 2026. She is the mother of Lord Kartikeya (Skanda). Worshipping Maa Skandamata brings happiness, wisdom and harmony to families.

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Day 6 : Maa Katyayni

Goddess katyayni is worshipped on 6th day and she is the warrior goddess who fought with demon Mahishasur. Devotees seek her blessing for strength, success and protection from difficulties.

Day 7 Maa Kalratri

On the 7th of Navratri 2026 goddess kalratri is worship. She is the most ferocious form of Durga who destroys evil and remove obstacles. See protect devotees from negative forces.

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