Significance
Nine nights of the Goddess — the most widely kept Navratri — honouring Durga in nine forms, culminating in Dussehra. A season of fasting, dance, and the worship of Shakti.
The story behind Sharad Navratri
The gods, unable to defeat the shape-shifting buffalo-demon Mahishasura, poured their energies into a single radiant Goddess — Durga, armed by each of them. For nine nights she battled him, and on the tenth she prevailed. Navratri relives those nine nights of gathering power before the victory.
How Sharad Navratri is observed
- Ghatasthapana — installing the sacred pot and sowing barley on day one.
- Worship of a different form of Durga each of the nine nights.
- Garba and Dandiya dance, especially in Gujarat.
- Fasting, and Kanya Pujan (honouring young girls) toward the end.
Puja Vidhi & Prayers
Watch the step-by-step puja vidhi, aarti, and prayers for Sharad Navratri.
▶ Watch Sharad Navratri Puja Vidhi & Prayers on YouTubeSharad Navratri dates (2015–2035)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13 October 2015 | Tuesday |
| 2016 | 1 October 2016 | Saturday |
| 2017 | 21 September 2017 | Thursday |
| 2018 | 10 October 2018 | Wednesday |
| 2019 | 29 September 2019 | Sunday |
| 2020 | 17 October 2020 | Saturday |
| 2021 | 7 October 2021 | Thursday |
| 2022 | 26 September 2022 | Monday |
| 2023 | 15 October 2023 | Sunday |
| 2024 | 3 October 2024 | Thursday |
| 2025 | 22 September 2025 | Monday |
| 2026 | 11 October 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | 30 October 2027 | Saturday |
| 2028 | 17 November 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | 8 October 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | 28 September 2030 | Saturday |
| 2031 | 17 October 2031 | Friday |
| 2032 | 5 October 2032 | Tuesday |
| 2033 | 24 September 2033 | Saturday |
| 2034 | 13 October 2034 | Friday |
| 2035 | 2 October 2035 | Tuesday |
Dates are computed from precise sidereal (Lahiri) astronomy for a New Delhi reference and may vary by ±1 day for some evening/midnight festivals depending on your location and regional tradition — the timings above adjust to where you are.