Navdurga
The nine forms of Durga worshipped on the nine days of Navratri, one each day.
Navdurga
| Form | Day | About |
|---|---|---|
| Shailaputri | Day 1, Pratipada | Daughter of the mountain; rides a bull and holds a trident and a lotus. |
| Brahmacharini | Day 2, Dwitiya | The ascetic who practised penance for Shiva; holds a rosary and a water pot. |
| Chandraghanta | Day 3, Tritiya | Wears a half-moon shaped like a bell; ready for battle, she rides a tiger. |
| Kushmanda | Day 4, Chaturthi | Created the universe with her smile; has eight arms. |
| Skandamata | Day 5, Panchami | Mother of Skanda (Kartikeya), whom she holds in her lap. |
| Katyayani | Day 6, Shashthi | Born to the sage Katyayana; the warrior form that slew Mahishasura. |
| Kalaratri | Day 7, Saptami | The fierce dark form that destroys evil and fear. |
| Mahagauri | Day 8, Ashtami | Radiant and pure, dressed in white; rides a bull. |
| Siddhidatri | Day 9, Navami | Giver of all siddhis (accomplishments); seated on a lotus. |
Shardiya Navratri 2026
| Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct Sunday | Day 1: Shailaputri puja (Shukla Pratipada) | Shukla Pratipada 10 Oct, 21:20 to 11 Oct, 21:31; Ghatasthapana 06:19 to 10:11 |
| 12 Oct Monday | Day 2: Brahmacharini puja (Shukla Dwitiya) | Shukla Dwitiya 11 Oct, 21:31 to 12 Oct, 22:13 |
| 13 Oct Tuesday | Day 3: Chandraghanta puja (Shukla Tritiya) | Shukla Tritiya 12 Oct, 22:13 to 13 Oct, 23:28 |
| 14 Oct Wednesday | Day 4: Kushmanda puja (Shukla Chaturthi) | Shukla Chaturthi 13 Oct, 23:28 to 15 Oct, 01:13 |
| 15 Oct Thursday | Day 5: Skandamata puja (Shukla Panchami) | Shukla Panchami 15 Oct, 01:13 to 16 Oct, 03:25 |
| 16 Oct Friday | Day 6: Katyayani puja (Shukla Shashthi) | Shukla Shashthi 16 Oct, 03:25 to 17 Oct, 05:54 |
| 17 Oct Saturday | Day 7: Kalaratri puja (Shukla Saptami) | Shukla Saptami 17 Oct, 05:54 to 18 Oct, 08:28 |
| 19 Oct Monday | Day 8: Mahagauri puja (Shukla Ashtami) | Shukla Ashtami 18 Oct, 08:28 to 19 Oct, 10:52 |
| 20 Oct Tuesday | Day 9: Siddhidatri puja (Shukla Navami) | Shukla Navami 19 Oct, 10:52 to 20 Oct, 12:50 |
| 21 Oct Wednesday | Vijayadashami (Dussehra) | Shukla Dashami 20 Oct, 12:50 to 21 Oct, 14:12 |
Times are local to New Delhi, Delhi, India, worked out with the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac. Sunrise and sunset are for the upper edge of the Sun with normal refraction.