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Navratri Festival in India

Discover Navratri 2026, including important dates, traditions, rituals, celebrations, destinations, food, Garba, travel experiences and ways to celebrate across India.

Navratri Dates 2026

Major Celebration

Across India

Festival Type

Religious , Cultural & Social

THE FOUR NAVRATRIS

Four Seasonal Celebrations of Shakti

Each Navratri has its own time, tradition, and unique experience. Explore the four Navratri celebrated across India throughout the year

Women in colorful traditional Indian attire dancing at festival event.

Sharadiya Navratri

Oct-Nov (Autumn)

The most popular Navratri celebrated with Garba, Dandiya and grand community festivities

Indian festival altar with coconut, flowers, and sacred items for celebration.

Chaitra Navratri

Mar-Apr (Spring)

A time of devotion, temple visits, and the celebration of Rama Navami in many regions.

Woman performing a Hindu ritual with fire and flowers in a historic temple.

Magha Gupta Navratri

Jan-Feb (Winter)

A lesser-known Navratri with deep spiritual practices and Shakti worship tradition.

Ancient temple with water flowing, surrounded by lush rainforest.

Ashadha Ghupta Navratri

Jun-Jul (Mansoon)

Observed with spiritual shadana, puja and regional traditions across india. 

The Nine Forms of Goddess Durga

Navdurga—Nine Forms, Infinite Blessings

Step by Step Guide

Ideas for Home

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Experience Navratri Across India

From Temples to Garba Grounds

Experience Navratri in different regions, from the vibrant Garba nights in Gujarat to the grand Durga Puja in Bengal and the spiritual traditions of the North, South and East.

Colorful traditional Indian dance at festival with vibrant costumes and lights.

Plan Your Navratri Journey

Discover destinations, events, experiences and travel tips for an unforgettable Navratri.

For Families

Activities, Tradition, Food & More..

For Kids

Craft, drawings, games & fun ideas

For Business

Marketing, gifting, client engagement

For Travellers

Itineraries, hotels, travel tips & experiences

Navratri Celebration Kit

Templates. Guides. Printables