Navratri 2026 Dates and Rituals Explained Alongside Durga Puja Differences
Navratri 2026 is set to begin on October 11 and will last nine days, honoring different forms of Goddess Durga each day, culminating in Vijayadashami. This festival is widely celebrated across India with various rituals including Ghatasthapana and Kanya Pujan. In contrast, Durga Puja, primarily observed in West Bengal and eastern India, is a five-day regional celebration focusing on the arrival and worship of Goddess Durga from Shashthi to Dashami. Both festivals share roots in Goddess worship but differ in duration and regional customs.
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english broke this story on 29 Sept, 02:31 am. Other outlets followed.