What to do
- Set a simple daily prayer routine
- Observe the form of Devi honoured in your tradition
- Plan Ashtami or Navami worship locally
- Participate in community events where appropriate
Nine nights of Devi worship
Sharad Navaratri
A concise guide to the nine-night observance, regional variations and daily home practice.
Choose a sustainable daily practice and follow one consistent regional or family calendar for Ghatasthapana, Ashtami and Navami.
Prepare
- A nine-day family plan
- Lamp, flowers and simple offerings
- Regional names and customs
- Community or temple schedule
Avoid
- Mixing calendars midway through the observance
- Overcomplicating a home practice
- Assuming every region follows the same sequence
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2026 date and local timing
Ghatasthapana and the closing observances depend on local Tithi and sunrise conditions. Exact times should be shown only after a city is selected.
The year changes automatically. Exact puja hours are intentionally shown only with a location because a universal clock time would be misleading.
Clear answers
Navaratri FAQ
Why do Navaratri schedules differ?
Regional traditions and the way Tithi spans local sunrise can change named observances and their practical schedule.
Must every family follow an elaborate daily ritual?
No. A simple, consistent practice aligned with family tradition can be more appropriate.