Navratri 2026 Dates, Day-Wise Colours, and Significance of Festival
Navratri 2026, a major Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga's nine forms, will be observed from October 11 to 19, with Dussehra on October 20. The festival spans nine nights and ten days, emphasizing the victory of good over evil. Each day honors a distinct manifestation of Durga and is associated with a specific colour, a tradition especially popular during Garba and Dandiya festivities. Navratri's significance varies regionally, with eastern states observing Durga Puja and northern and western regions celebrating Sharad Navratri.
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indianexpress broke this story on 7 Oct, 02:05 am. Other outlets followed.