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Navratri 2026 Begins October 11: Nine Nights of Shakti, Tradition, Fasting and Celebration

For nine nights, temples become busier, homes prepare for fasting and prayer, and cities fill with colour. A complete guide to the dates, goddesses, colours and meaning of Navratri 2026.

Navratri 2026 Begins October 11: Nine Nights of Shakti, Tradition, Fasting and Celebration

For nine nights, temples become busier, homes prepare for fasting and prayer, and cities fill with colour. A complete guide to the dates, goddesses, colours and meaning of Navratri 2026.

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