October Navratri 2026 Date: In October—the tenth month of the English calendar—devotees worship Goddess Jagdamba (Adishakti) during the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) of the *Ashwin* month. From *Pratipada* (the first day) to *Navami* (the ninth day), the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. *Durga Visarjan* (immersion of the idol) takes place on *Dashami* (the tenth day), and the festival of Dussehra is celebrated in the evening by burning effigies of Ravana. The nine-day worship begins on *Pratipada* with the *Kalash Sthapana* (installation of the sacred pot) and the invocation of Goddess Durga using the mantra: "Om Aavahayamyaham Devi Jaganmatar-Jageshvarim; Yavat-Pujam Karishyami Tavat-Tvam Sannidhau Bhava" (O Goddess, Mother of the Universe, Ruler of the World, I invoke You; please remain present here until I complete the worship). When does Navratri begin this October? What is the auspicious time (*Muhurat*) for *Kalash Sthapana*? View the October Navratri calendar here.

October Navratri 2026 Start Date
This year, the *Ashwin Shukla Pratipada Tithi* begins at 9:19 PM on Sunday, October 10, and concludes at 9:30 PM on the following day, Sunday, October 11. Since the sunrise on *Pratipada Tithi* occurs on October 11, October Navratri will commence on Sunday, October 11.

Auspicious Time (*Muhurat*) for *Kalash Sthapana* on October 11
There are two auspicious timings available for *Kalash Sthapana* on the first day of October Navratri (October 11): one in the morning and the other in the afternoon.

First *Muhurat*: From 6:19 AM to 10:12 AM
Second *Muhurat*: From 11:44 AM to 12:31 PM

On *Pratipada*, the *Brahma Muhurat* is from 4:40 AM to 5:30 AM, while the *Nishita Muhurat* (auspicious time around midnight) is from 11:43 PM to 12:33 AM. October Navratri Calendar 2026
First Day of Navratri: October 11, Sunday – Pratipada Tithi, Kalash Sthapana, Worship of Maa Shailaputri

Second Day of Navratri: October 12, Monday – Dwitiya Tithi, Worship of Maa Brahmacharini
Third Day of Navratri: October 13, Tuesday – Tritiya Tithi, Worship of Maa Chandraghanta
Fourth Day of Navratri: October 14, Wednesday – Chaturthi Tithi, Worship of Maa Kushmanda
Fifth Day of Navratri: October 15, Thursday – Panchami Tithi, Worship of Goddess Skandamata
Sixth Day of Navratri: October 16, Friday – Shashthi Tithi, Worship of Maa Katyayani
Seventh Day of Navratri: October 17, Saturday – Saptami Tithi, Worship of Maa Kalaratri
Eighth Day of Navratri: October 18, Sunday – Saptami Tithi
Ninth Day of Navratri: October 19, Monday – Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami, Worship of Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri, Kanya Puja, Navratri Havan
Navratri Paran (Conclusion): October 20, Tuesday

When is Dussehra?
Navratri lasts for nine days, followed by the celebration of Dussehra on Dashami (the tenth day), during which weapons are worshipped at the auspicious *Vijay Muhurat*. In the evening, during *Pradosh Kaal*, the effigy of Ravana is burnt. This year, Dussehra falls on Tuesday, October 20.

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