Multifaith Calendar
Navratri - First Night (Hinduism)
Date and Time
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Description
What is Navratri?
- Navratri is a major Hindu festival celebrating Durga, the supreme mother goddess, and the divine feminine more generally.
- The festival takes place over nine nights, due to the story of Durga's battle with and ultimate victory over an evil demon in a battle which lasted nine days and nights.
- The holiday is celebrated all over the world, with many choosing to fast, only having milk, water, fruit and nuts during the day, followed by a full meal after sunset. Some people only have water and a simple meal at night.
- Dancing is also a common theme of the global celebrations.
Recurring
This event also occurs on 10/3/24 and 9/22/25