Sharad Navratri

Sharad Navratri falls on 11/10/2026 this year, marking nine nights dedicated to the nine forms (Navadurga) of Goddess Durga, culminating in Vijayadashami — one of Hinduism's most widely observed festival periods across regional traditions.

Across India it's observed through garba and dandiya raas circle dances performed nightly in Gujarat, elaborate Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata, and Golu doll displays in Tamil Nadu homes. each region marks the nine nights differently, but fasting, evening aarti and community dance or worship are common threads throughout.

Because many Indian festivals follow the lunar or regional calendars rather than a fixed Gregorian date, the exact day can shift by a day either way — this page reflects the widely reported date for 2026, worth a quick local check closer to the time, especially for moon-sighting-dependent observances like the Eids.

Knowing exactly how many days remain helps with the practical side too: booking leave, planning travel before fares climb, or simply setting expectations with family on when to expect a visit home. That's the gap this countdown fills — one clear, large number, ticking down in real time, so there's no need to keep recalculating by hand or hunting for the date across half a dozen tabs.