Sharad Navratri 2026: Sunday, 11 October 2026
Sharad Navratri in 2026 falls on Sunday, 11 October 2026 and runs through 20 October 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: shukla pratipada tithi prevailing at sunset. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM IST.
All days of Sharad Navratri 2026
| Date (Delhi) | Observance |
|---|---|
| 11 October 2026 | Ghatasthapana (Day 1) |
| 20 October 2026 | Vijayadashami (Day 10) |
Shubh muhurat windows
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.
11 October 2026 (Sunday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Sharad Navratri celebrate?
Sharad Navratri, the autumn nine nights, is the year's principal Devi festival: nine forms of Durga worshipped from Ghatasthapana to Vijayadashami, with Durga Puja in Bengal, golu displays in the South, garba nights in Gujarat and Ramleela in the North.
Frequently asked questions
When is Sharad Navratri in 2026?
Sharad Navratri in 2026 falls on Sunday, 11 October 2026 and runs through 20 October 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: shukla pratipada tithi prevailing at sunset.
What does Sharad Navratri celebrate?
Sharad Navratri, the autumn nine nights, is the year's principal Devi festival: nine forms of Durga worshipped from Ghatasthapana to Vijayadashami, with Durga Puja in Bengal, golu displays in the South, garba nights in Gujarat and Ramleela in the North.
What is the shubh muhurat on Sharad Navratri 2026?
The computed windows for 11 October 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:45 AM to 12:31 PM IST. 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.
Does the Sharad Navratri date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Sharad Navratri is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Sharad Navratri in 2027?
Sharad Navratri in 2027 falls on Thursday, 30 September 2027 and runs through 9 October 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Sharad Navratri 2027 page, linked below.