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Prepare for Shardiya Navratri 2026
This collection follows the Shardiya season. Chaitra Navratri has a separate calendar. Start with your family’s observances, check the local dates and choose a manageable daily routine.
Before the first day
Check reusable puja supplies, clean the prayer space and choose a few recipes. Write down soaking and preparation time before making a shopping list.
Navratri preparation checklist →A simple daily rhythm
Prepare the items your household uses for prayer, choose a meal that fits your family’s practice and leave one small task for a helper. Keep decoration projects optional and plan fresh-food shopping around use.
Browse vrat and family recipes →Nine daily planning guides
Planning day numbers and lunar tithis are different. In the Delhi reference, 18 October is Saptami; Mahagauri Puja and Durga Ashtami are listed on 19 October, and Navami Homa and parana on 20 October. Use the local observance date when scheduling a ritual or ending a fast.
| Day | Date | Planning guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maa Shailputri | |
| 2 | Maa Brahmacharini | |
| 3 | Maa Chandraghanta | |
| 4 | Maa Kushmanda | |
| 5 | Maa Skandamata | |
| 6 | Maa Katyayani | |
| 7 | Maa Kalaratri | |
| 8 | Maa Mahagauri | |
| 9 | Maa Siddhidatri |
Calendar reference: Drik Panchang, New Delhi. The underlying calendar was checked on 3 October 2026. Confirm the calendar for your own city.
Navratri inspiration
Discover useful ideas, food, guides and products for your celebration.
Sabudana Khichdi
Make separate, tender sabudana pearls with roasted peanuts and potato for a Navratri breakfast or snack.
🕐 15 min (+4 hr soak, varies by brand) · 🍽 3–4 small portions · ⏲ 15 min
Navratri Toran
Traditional doorway toran with mango leaves, marigolds and beads, or reusable paper and fabric alternatives.
NAVRATRI GUIDE · DAY 1
Puja and daily guidance
Understand the day's meaning, preparation, items and family activity.
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