Sharad Navratri Begins

Sharad Navratri Begins is a Hindu major festival celebrated on Monday 12 October. Nine nights of Devi worship leading to Vijayadashami — Ram's victory over Ravan.

शारदीय नवरात्रि आरम्भ · Monday 12 October · major

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Sharad Navratri Begins

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Nine nights of Devi worship leading to Vijayadashami — Ram's victory over Ravan.

When is Sharad Navratri Begins?

Sharad Navratri Begins falls on Monday 12 October.

Puja Vidhi

Puja Vidhi for this festival
1. Bathe early and wear clean clothes.
2. Purify the puja space by sprinkling Gangajal.
3. Install the image or murti of your ishta devata; offer flowers, akshat, and a lit lamp.
4. Offer incense, naivedya, and arghya (water).
5. Chant the mantra or stotra associated with this festival 108 times.
6. Perform aarti with family and sound the conch.
7. Distribute prasad and offer dana (charity) to those in need.

Note: Nine nights of Devi worship leading to Vijayadashami — Ram's victory over Ravan.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Sharad Navratri Begins?

Sharad Navratri Begins falls on Monday 12 October.

What is Sharad Navratri Begins?

Nine nights of Devi worship leading to Vijayadashami — Ram's victory over Ravan.

How is Sharad Navratri Begins celebrated?

Sharad Navratri Begins is observed as a major festival — with puja, fasting, mantra-jap and kirtan. The full puja vidhi is on this page below.

Why is Sharad Navratri Begins important?

Nine nights of Devi worship leading to Vijayadashami — Ram's victory over Ravan.