Navratri, Durga Puja, and Dussehra Dates and Rituals for 2026 Announced
Navratri 2026 will begin on October 11 and last nine days, culminating with Maha Navami on October 19 and Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on October 20. The festival honors Goddess Durga's nine forms, with specific daily rituals, colors, and muhurats such as Ghatasthapana marking its start. Durga Puja in Bengal starts October 16 and ends October 21 with Bijoya Dashami. Regional variations exist in Dussehra observance, with Bengal celebrating a day later. The celebrations include fasting, prayers, and cultural events across India.
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news18 broke this story on 5 Oct, 05:01 am. Other outlets followed.