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Shardiya Navratri 2026

Shardiya Navratri 2026

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When Is Shardiya Navratri 2026? Know Date, Muhurat, Significance, Rituals And More

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Kanaka Durga Temple atop Indrakeeladri invites applications for Dasara cultural programmes

Eligible artistes and cultural troupes interested in presenting devotional music, dance, and other cultural programmes can apply; application forms are available on the temple’s official website and the last date is October 5

Why Ahmedabad's Gen Z Is Paying Up To Rs 15,000 For IV Drips Ahead Of Navratri

A growing number of Ahmedabad residents are opting for IV drip treatments.

Supreme Court Lawyer Nazia Elahi Khan To Perform 'Tarpan' For Ancestors In Ujjain On Sarva Pitru Amavasya; Demands Mandatory ID Checks Outside Garba Pandals | VIDEO

Gujarat Prepares For Navratri With Captain Smit Machchhar, CWG 2030 Tattoos

People also stepped out to get tattoos inspired by the theme of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030.

Mumbai This Weekend: Garba Nights, Mental Health Day, And Pandal Hopping— Here's What To Explore

Happy Navratri 2026: 25+ Shardiya Navratri Wishes, Messages And WhatsApp Status To Share During 9-Day Durga Festival

Srisailam decked up for Devi Sarannavaratri celebrations

11-day festivities begin on October 11; special pujas, alankarams and Vahana Sevas planned

Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 1 Colour Is Orange: Know Its Meaning And Steal Bollywood-Inspired Ethnic Looks

Happy Shardiya Navratri 2026: Best wishes, quotes, messages

As Shardiya Navratri draws near, families nationwide are immersing themselves in the joy of nine festive nights. Temples gleam with decorations, garba spaces come alive, and heartfelt greetings ripple through communities. Messages of love and support are exchanged among friends and colleagues, highlighting unity and devotion. This season brings everyone together, reinstating cherished traditions and sharing blessings in vibrant, meaningful ways.

Shardiya Navratri 2026: Wishes And Messages To Share With Friends And Family

The nine-day festival is celebrated with prayers, fasting and rituals.

Happy Navratri 2026: Best wishes, images & quotes to share

Navratri is a vibrant festival that unites families and friends in a celebration of cultural heritage. Over nine nights, devotees honor Goddess Durga through fasting, dancing, and a plethora of rituals such as garba and dandiya. Heartfelt wishes and greetings are exchanged, fostering a strong sense of community and togetherness as people revel in the joyous atmosphere of the festivities.

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Can AI Style Your Navratri? Young Indians Are Letting Chatbots Plan Their Festive Looks

Whose Festival Is It Anyway? Navratri And Durga Puja: How India Celebrates Nine Nights Differently

Tome And Plume: Scent Of Celebration Lingers Everywhere

New Dad Ranveer Singh Gets Into Navratri Spirit, Flaunts Garba Moves With Nita Ambani At Mumbai Event – VIDEO

Shardiya Navratri 2026 Begins From October 11; Know Correct Muhurat, Rituals, Significance And More

Happy Navratri 2026: 25+ Wishes In Hindi, Messages, Greetings & More To Share For Shardiya Navratri

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Devotional Fervour Marks First Day Of Shardiya Navratri At Kamakhya Temple

PM Modi greets people on Navratri

The Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival held in honour of the divine feminine

PM Modi Extends Greetings On First Day Of Navratri

PM Modi extended greetings to people on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri

Nita Ambani Celebrates Swadesh's First Anniversary In Regal Banarasi Saree On Navratri Eve

Shardiya Navratri 2026: PM Modi Seeks Goddess Shailputri's Blessings; Know About The Deity

Star-Studded Ambani Bash: Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, Kriti Sanon And Bollywood Celebs Serve Festive Glamour On Navratri Eve

Adani Cement Creates 70-Foot Maa Durga Tribute Using 15,000 Cement Bags

The image of Maa Durga, revered as a symbol of strength and protection.

'Is Every Daughter Truly Safe?': Rajpal Yadav Urges To Prioritise Women's Safety This Navratri, Says Worshipping Goddesses Isn't Enough

Mahalaya 2026: 3,000 Dhakis, 3,000 Drones—Kolkata's Eden Gardens Sets World Record With Grand Durga Puja Celebrations

Fasting During Shardiya Navratri 2026? Try These Healthy And Easy Vrat Recipes This Festival

Shardiya Navratri 2026: Thousands Throng Temples Across Madhya Pradesh On Day 1; Over 75,000 Visit Baglamukhi Temple In Agar Malwa

Shardiya Navratri 2026: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Urges Respect For Women; Offers Prayers At Kankali Temple In Raisen | VIDEO

Kriti Kharbanda Marks Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 1 In Throwback Orange Sharara Look From Her Wedding

Vaishno Devi Shrine Decked Up As Thousands Begin Navratri Yatra

Officials are expecting a massive footfall of over 50,000 pilgrims daily during the festival period.

Shardiya Navratri 2026 Dos And Don'ts: What To Eat, Avoid & Remember While Observing A 9-Day Fast

Shardiya Navratri 2026: Dos And Don’ts Of Fasting For People With Diabetes

Shardiya Navratri 2026: Top 10 Bollywood And Gujarati Songs For Garba & Dandiya Nights

Navratri Pandal Hopping Guide In Mumbai: Durga Puja Pandals You Must Visit In 2026

Navratri 2026: Mumbai Temples Gear Up For Grand Celebrations; Mumbadevi, Sri Sankara Mattham Announce Schedules

Jacqueline Fernandez Serves Retro Chic In Sheer Floral Saree At Ambani's Pre-Navratri Celebration

Navratri 2026: Hindu Janajagruti Samiti Launches Nationwide 'Main Hoon Durga' Campaign With Free Self-Defence Training For Girls

Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 2 Colour Is White: Know Its Significance And Take Inspiration From These Outfits

Dasara festivities commence at all major temples across Nandyal district

As part of the festivities, ‘Thirumanjana Seva’ was performed at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Ahobilam, while rituals such as ‘Yagashala Pravesham’, ‘Ganapathi Puja’, ‘Deeksha Sankalpam’, ‘Kankana Puja’ and ‘Kankana Dharana’, and ‘Ritvigvaranam’ were held at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam

Yaduveer ascends golden throne as royal Navaratri begins

‘Khas Durbar’ evokes the grandeur of Mysuru’s royal past

Navratri 2026 Begins Across Madhya Pradesh With Grand Celebrations, Durga Idol Installations, Garba And Special Temple Security

Heavy devotee turnout leads to temporary medicine shortage at Durga temple camps

Several medical camps run out of paracetamol as 90,000 devotees visit Kanaka Durga temple on the first day of Dasara festivities; DMHO promises increased supplies in the coming days

Shardiya Navratri 2026: Sabudana Khichdi To Makhana Kheer, Traditional Foods You Can Include In Your Vrat Diet

Navratri 2026 Begins In Indore With Grand Durga Idol Processions, Colourful Garba And Devotees Thronging Temples

Navratri 2026 In Bhopal: Multi-Crore Durga Puja Pandals Showcase Kainchi Dham, Haunted Haveli And Dubai's Miracle Garden

Navratri 2026: Why Is Goddess Durga Sometimes Seen Riding A Tiger And Sometimes A Lion?

10 Injured After Violent Clash Between Two Groups Disrupt Nalasopara Navratri Celebrations; Stones Pelted, Sticks & Bamboos Used

Why Do People Walk Barefoot During Navratri? Know Significance Behind Not Wearing Footwear For The Nine-Day Festival

Shardiya Navratri 2026: Goddess Durga Arrives On Elephant; What Does It Symbolise?

Surat Bikers Form Goddess Durga’s Portrait With 71 Bikes; Honours The Deity In Shardiya Navratri At Dabhari Beach

Navratri Vrat Foods: Vrat Special Masala Dosa; Try Chef Ranveer Brar's Recipe

'This Is My Time To Exercise This Type Of Culture': Palestinian Ambassador Shawesh Joins Navratri Celebrations In Ahmedabad

Navratri 2026 In Mumbai: 7 Special Menus To Try, From Vrat Thalis To Kolkata's Tangra Flavours

Navratri 2026: Why Do Devotees Avoid Onion And Garlic? Understanding The Religious And Dietary Reasons

Indore Prepares For Grand Dussehra With 250-Foot Ravana

‘Goddess of bombs’: Tanot Mata temple in Jaisalmer sees massive Navratri turnout

Tanot Mata Temple near the India-Pakistan border is significant to soldiers and civilians, especially during Navratri. Thousands of devotees have started visiting the shrine to seek blessings from Tanot Mata. The temple is known for its association with unexploded bombs during past wars. Security personnel have strengthened arrangements to facilitate the large number of pilgrims visiting the temple.

Nashik: Traffic Diversions Announced Near Kalika Temple For Navratri

Navratri 2026 Day 3 Colour Is Red: Why Is This Hue Auspicious And How To Style It For Durga Puja?

Thane Navratri 2026: Water Lilies Sold As Lotuses Outside Temples Spark Debate Over Botanical Identity And Wetland Conservation

Dasara rush: 50% homestays and hotels in Kodagu, Chikkamagalur booked

Mumbai Durga Puja 2026: Bengal Club's 91st Celebration At Shivaji Park To Recreate Kolkata With Eco-Friendly Pandal

Who Is Goddess Chandraghanta Worshiped On The Third Day Of Shardiya Navratri?

Women Perform Talwar Raas On Bikes And Jeeps At Navratri Celebrations In Rajkot; Visuals Go Viral

Ahmedabad Female Police Go Undercover In Chaniya Choli For Garba Night In Gujarat: Know All About The 'SHE Team'

Navratri Special Day-3: Devotees Throng Dewas Tekri Temple For Maa Chamunda And Maa Tulja Bhavani Darshan

Amba Vilas Palace stage is coveted platform for artistes

Performing against backdrop of the illuminated palace remains a cherished dream for many

Watch: 350 Women Wield Swords During Garba In Uttar Pradesh, Deliver Powerful Message

After 10 days of training, participants performed Garba, Dandiya and sword dances.

Dussehra 2026: Check State-Wise Navratri School Holidays

The Jharkhand Academic Council has marked October 19 as Maha Ashtami.

Bihar Woman Lies On Bed Of 2,516 Sharp Nails As Part Of Navratri Devotion

Madhumala Devi has reportedly been fasting without food or water since the festival began.

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Vadodara Cops Go Undercover In Garba Attire To Ensure Women's Safety

Police officials are maintaining a comprehensive multi-layered vigil.

Fourth Day Of Navratri: 6 ChatGPT, Gemini AI Prompts For Stunning Ultra HD 8K Photos

The fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda.

Watch: Air Force Chief Grooves To Garba Beats At Gujarat Navratri Event

The video shows Singh enjoying the festive atmosphere at the annual event.

Navratri 2026 Day 5 Colour Is Yellow: Significance Of The Hue And Celebrity Looks To Recreate

Thousands throng Vijayawada’s Kanaka Durga temple on Day 4 of Dasara festivities

Navratri 2026: Goddess Whose Cough Allegedly Destroyed An Entire Fort Worshipped At 500-Year-Old Temple In MP's Ratlam

Navratri 2026: 5 AI Prompts To Create Beautiful Torans And Rangoli Designs At Home

Navratri 2026: These ready-to-use AI image prompts are for torans and rangolis.

Navratri 2026 Day 5: All About Maa Skandamata Puja, Significance, Mantras, Colour

Navratri 2026: It is believed that the planet Budha is governed by Goddess Skandamata.

Who Is Goddess Skandamata? Know About The Deity Worshiped On The Fifth Day Of Navratri

Video: Surat's 36-Year-Old Skating Garba Tradition Eyes New World Record

The performers are now working towards another milestone.

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Devotee from Srikakulam gifts ₹75-lakh gold crown to Kanaka Durga at Indrakeeladri

The 494-gram crown is studded with red, blue, white and green stones; the temple honours the donor’s family with special darshan

Navratri 2026: Free Press Indore To Host Grand Garba On October 17 & 18; Check Venue, Timings & Entry Pass Details

Romanian Tourist Gets Teary-Eyed Witnessing Garba Celebrations: "I'm Going To Miss It"

Tourist expresses admiration for India's Garba dance as a form of worship at Navratri.

Delhi Ramlila to burn 30-foot 'cockroach' effigy alongside Ravan

In a unique twist to the Ramleela celebrations in Pitampura, New Delhi, a massive 30-foot cockroach effigy will be introduced, symbolizing the fight against filth as part of the Swachh Bharat initiative. Intended to convey the triumph of cleanliness over corruption, the event will also include classic effigies like Ravan and Meghnad. Amidst the festivities, the Cockroach Janata Party's protests highlight ongoing political discontent, merging tradition with modern issues.

Srirangapatna Dasara begins on a grand note

Actor-director V. Ravichandran inaugurates festivities; 62 cultural troupes and 10 tableaux take part in procession

Call to make Mysuru Dasara ‘Tobacco-free’

Mass Aksharabhyasam at Srisailam temple’s Kolanu Bharati Kshetram today

The temple doors will open at 4 a.m. for special prayers to Goddess Saraswati

Navratri 2026: Bombay High Court Advocates Approach NCW Over Unauthorised Filming Of Women At Garba Events

Who Is Goddess Katyayani? Know About The Deity Worshipped On The Sixth Day Of Navratri

Navratri 2026 Day 6 Colour Is Green: Significance And 5 Bollywood-Inspired Festive Looks

"I'll Miss India": Romanian Woman Gets Emotional Watching Navratri Celebrations In Mumbai

The video received several warm responses from viewers.

CM Yogi Adityanath's Govt To Organise Devi Songs, Durga Saptashati Recitations At Temples From Saptami To Navami

Mahanisha Puja To Be Held At Gorakshpeeth On Sunday; CM Yogi Adityanath To Perform Havan And Pray For Public Welfare

196 Years Of Faith And Royal Heritage! MP's Jhabua Ambe Mata Temple Keeps Sacred Navratri Garba Traditions Alive

Mumbai Metro Extends Navratri Services Till 12.30 AM From October 16–20 On Lines 2A, 2B, 7 & 9

Devotees celebrate Durga Puja with ‘Prabhat Pheri’ procession in Visakhapatnam

A grand Mahalaya, stress on Sanatani traditions, a star-studded Dusshera and more: What has changed this Durga Puja in Bengal

HT take a look at what has changed this Durga Puja compared to what used to be during the TMC’s regime, apart from the number of community pujas.

From Syama Prasad Mookerjee to Vande Mataram, Lord Ram: Themes dominating Durga Puja this year

Bhopal's Kali Bari Celebrates 70th Durga Puja With Golden Goddess Idol, Nature-Themed Pandal And Traditional Kolkata Dhak Performances

Navratri 2026 Day 7 Colour Is Grey: Meaning And Ethnic Looks For Puja, Garba And Festive Gatherings

Madurai’s Rajini Temple showcases a Rajinikanth-themed kolu

Shri Arulmigu Rajini Kovil in Thirumangalam near Madurai features a 23-step kolu showcasing stills of actor Rajinikanth. The highlight is a life-size still from Jailer 2

Indore, Are You Ready? Free Press All Set To Host Dazzling Garba Nights On October 17-18; Grab Your Passes Now

25-Foot-Tall Floral Bathukamma Steals Spotlight At Navratri Celebrations In Bhiwandi, Showcases Telangana's Rich Cultural Heritage

Garbage Bin Near Mumbadevi Temple Leaves Devotees And Traders Troubled By Foul Smell During Navratri; Locals Demand BMC Action

Ravi Kishan’s Garba Moves At Reliance Dandiya Go Viral; 'Another Meme Wave In India', React Netizens

Danced All Night At Garba? 5 Light Snacks To Satisfy Your Midnight Cravings During Navratri Season

LIC Western Zone Celebrates Navratri With Yellow-Themed Attire

Kohinoor Education Trust Celebrates Navratri With Yellow-Themed Attire

A grand Chaitanya Navdurga Tableau Darshan was held in Ghatkopar, with media personalities lighting lamps and performing aarti

Durga Ashtami 2026: Wishes And WhatsApp Status To Share With Friends And Family

On this day, devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga.

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At the historic Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Garba is more than a celebration of devotion and dance; for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, it offers a space to embrace their identities and find a sense of belonging within a centuries-old tradition

Dussehra 2026: Know Why Maharashtra Exchanges Apta Leaves As ‘Gold’ And The Story Behind The Tradition

Garba Mafia? Rent-A-Partner Ads And Couple Passes Put Mumbai’s Singles In A Spot

35 Years Of Devotion! Indore's Jagdamba Temple Celebrates Navratri With Chhappan Bhog, Maha Aarti And Garba

Navratri 2026 Day 8 Colour Is Purple: What This Hue Signifies And Celebrity Looks To Try For Durga Puja, Garba Night

Maha Ashtami 2026 On October 18 And 19: Check Timings, Kanya Bhoj Muhurat & Details About Ujjain Nagar Puja

Shilpa Shetty Taps Into Viral Navratri Garba Dance Trend; Her Festive Transformation Is Unmissable

When Is Maha Navami 2026? Muhurat, Ritual And Significance Explained

Free Press Garba Event 2026: Dance, Music And Festive Food Bring House Alive At Two-Day Navratri Celebration In Indore | VIDEO

Vicky Kaushal Brings Tauba Tauba Energy To Reliance Garba In Jamnagar; Actor’s Festive Moves Steal The Show

Legs Still Aching After Garba? Orthopaedic Experts Share Tips To Recover From Muscle Pain And Stiffness

Marwari community celebrates Dandia Raas in Viziagaram

Durga Puja reflects tradition of revering women's strength: President Murmu

She prayed that the blessings of Maa Durga bring happiness and prosperity to all citizens and the nation continues on the path of rapid development

Mumbai's 'Samatecha Garba' Brings Over 200 Together To Promote Equality, Fraternity & Social Harmony

Dharwad Dasara to be celebrated tomorrow

The Jamboo Savari as part of Navaratri will begin with the ceremonial worship of the goddess and the howdah at Bandemma Temple

Dasara air show: Bad weather plays spoilsport

Goddess adorned with currency notes on seventh day of Navaratri celebrations

Crime Branch Worships 36-Year-Old Recovered Panchadhatu Goddess Idol During Navratri; Police Commissioner To Attend Maha Aarti

Nine Visually Impaired Women Honoured With ‘Navdurga Awards’ At Special Garba Event In Kandivali

Sharadiya Navratri 2026: MP CM Mohan Yadav Offers Prayers At Maa Kali Temple In Ujjain; Devotees Throng Baglamukhi Temple | VIDEO

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