Sharad Navratri
Thu, 30 September 2027
Happy Navratri! May Maa Durga bless you with strength, devotion and protection through all nine nights.
Significance
Ashvin Shukla Pratipada to Navami honours the nine forms of Devi — Shailaputri to Siddhidatri — culminating in Durga Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijayadashami.
Traditional rituals
- Ghatasthapana on day one
- Durga Saptashati path, garba and dandiya
- Kanya Puja on Ashtami/Navami
Do's
- Do Ghatasthapana at the right muhurta; worship the Devi form of each day. Scriptural tradition
- Join garba/dandiya or Durga Puja celebrations. Regional / family custom
- Keep a sattvic diet; fast according to your health. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Don'ts
- Many households avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol for nine days. Regional / family custom
- Diabetics, pregnant women and those on medication should not fast strictly without advice. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Ayurvedic connection
Sharad Ritu is the season of Pitta. Ayurveda recommends cooling, sweet and bitter foods — fruits, milk, makhana, samak rice — and avoiding excess fried fasting snacks.
Mantraया देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Dates follow sunrise-based Panchang for the selected city. Regional calendars may differ by a day — follow your family or temple tradition.