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Navratri
नवरात्रि
Nine nights honouring the Divine Mother in her nine manifestations — Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri.
Sunday, 11 October 2026Ashwin Shukla Pratipada to Navami (9 nights)Deity · Durga (in nine forms)
Recommended rituals
- 1Ghatasthapana on day 1 at the prescribed muhurat
- 2Daily aarti to that day's form of Devi
- 3Fasting (vrat) — many observe nirjala or phalahari
- 4Kanya pujan on Ashtami or Navami
- 5Recite Durga Saptashati
Mantra
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे
Recite 108 times during the festival's auspicious window.
What is auspicious on this day
- ✓Starting a new venture or skill
- ✓Mantra siddhi — perfecting a chosen mantra
- ✓Spiritual practice intensification
- ✓Engagements & weddings