Shardiya Navratri 2026 Dates, Rituals, and Traditional Beliefs on Goddess Durga's Arrival and Departure
Shardiya Navratri 2026 will be observed from October 11 to October 20, celebrating nine forms of Goddess Durga with daily rituals starting from Ghatasthapana. Key days include Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami, with Kanya Pujan performed on both. According to tradition, Goddess Durga will arrive on an elephant, while her departure vehicle, linked to the festival's concluding weekday, is considered inauspicious. The festival culminates on Vijayadashami, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
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english broke this story on 29 Sept, 02:31 am. Other outlets followed.