First Day of Sharad Navratri

October 11 - SUNDAY

in 197 days

Observance: Observance, Hinduism Holiday (India)

"The start of nine sacred nights dedicated to Goddess Durga worship through fasting and devotional rituals."

Begins nine nights of worshipping Goddess Durga in her various forms with fasting and devotion.

Traditions:

Installing Kalash (sacred pot) or Durga idol to begin nine days of worship
Observing fasts and performing daily prayers to different forms of Goddess Durga
Participating in Garba and Dandiya Raas dance celebrations in the evenings

Each day of Navratri is associated with a specific color and form of the Goddess, which devotees wear accordingly.

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