Navratri Begins शारदीय नवरात्रि
Nine sacred nights of Goddess Durga worship in autumn.
Next dateThursday, 30 September 2027In 332 days
- Deity
- Durga
- Mantra
- ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
Why it matters
The most important Navratri of the year, dedicated to the nine forms of Durga. Each day is dedicated to a different goddess — Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Celebrated with Garba and Dandiya Raas across India.
How it is observed
Daily Durga Puja, Garba/Dandiya, Kanya Puja on Ashtami
Fasting
Sattvic diet for 9 days
Navratri Begins — Dates
- Sunday, 11 October 20262026
- Thursday, 30 September 20272027
- Tuesday, 19 September 20282028
- Monday, 8 October 20292029
- Saturday, 28 September 20302030
Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.
Get a reminder before it comes
Tattva reminds you the day before, shows the day’s panchang and has the puja and mantra ready.
Greeting cards in Hindi and English are on your home screen a week before.
