Navratri
September 22, 2026
Date context: Festival observance can vary by region, sampradaya, sunrise and family tradition.
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Nine nights dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga in her various forms.
Significance
Celebrates the triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
Rituals
- Fasting for nine days
- Garba and Dandiya dance in the evenings
- Daily puja to a different form of the Goddess
- Kanya Pujan on Ashtami/Navami
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