Pan-India
Sharad Navaratri
शरद नवरात्रि
“Nine nights of Durga puja — culminates in Vijayadashami / Dussehra.”
Next occurrence
Thursday, 30 September 2027
About
Nine nights of Durga puja — culminates in Vijayadashami / Dussehra.
Temples
Sacred sites where this festival gathers pilgrims
No temples linked yet.
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“Navaratri — The Nine Nights, Explained”
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Where it’s celebrated
Pan-India
Observed across the country, with regional flavours in food, customs and night-long vigils.
Dates
All known occurrences
- 11 October 2026past
- 30 September 2027