Sharad Navratri 2026
Ghatasthapana is on Sunday 11 October 2026, and the nine nights of garba run till Navami on 19 October, followed by Dussehra on 20 October.
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Night 1
Orange
Sunday, 11 October
Daughter of the mountains; the night of new beginnings and Ghatasthapana.
Night 2
White
Monday, 12 October
The goddess of devotion and penance, symbolising purity and calm.
Night 3
Red
Tuesday, 13 October
Wears a half-moon like a bell on her forehead; courage and grace.
Night 4
Royal Blue
Wednesday, 14 October
Believed to have created the universe with her smile.
Night 5
Yellow
Thursday, 15 October
Mother of Kartikeya; warmth, joy and a mother's love.
Night 6
Green
Friday, 16 October
The warrior goddess; growth, new energy and harmony.
Night 7
Grey
Saturday, 17 October
The fierce form that destroys darkness and fear.
Night 8
Purple
Sunday, 18 October
Ashtami: radiance and peace. The biggest night at many garbas.
Night 9
Peacock Green
Monday, 19 October
Navami: the giver of wisdom and fulfilment; the grand finale night.
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra · Vijayadashami
Victory of good over evil. Amdavadis celebrate with fafda-jalebi at dawn.
Dates and colours per 2026 Navratri calendars (floweraura.com, swarnsiddhi.com, devaastha.com). Tithis can shift slightly by panchang; check your local temple calendar.