Sharad Navratri: dates, muhurat and meaning.
The next Sharad Navratri is on Sunday, 11 October 2026, running through 20 October 2026. The date is computed from the classical panchang for Delhi (rule: shukla pratipada tithi prevailing at sunset). Below are the Sharad Navratri dates for 2026 and 2027, the day's shubh muhurat windows, and what the festival celebrates.
Sharad Navratri dates
What is Sharad Navratri?
The autumn Navratri celebrates Durga's victory over Mahishasura. The kalasha is installed on day one, the goddess is worshipped as Shailaputri through Siddhidatri, and the tenth day — Vijayadashami — marks both her victory and Rama's over Ravana.
The listed span runs from Ghatasthapana to the tenth day. Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami within it have their own pages; the whole span is traditionally strong for beginning learning and worship, but major undertakings wait for the panchang-clean dates.
Muhurat on Sharad Navratri
Ghatasthapana on day one is the one strict election of Navratri — done in the morning in a clean window. The Abhijit Muhurat listed for the start day is the safe span; the app computes the exact sthapana muhurat per city.
| Window — 11 October 2026 | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM |