Indian calendars & daily rhythm

Shardiya Navratri 2026: the day-by-day reference

Navratri begins on 11 October 2026 in the checked Lucknow reference. Read the civil dates and Tithi labels together; this table continues through the 20 October concluding observances.

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The dates at a glance

Autumn · Shardiya Navratri

11–20 October 2026

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Drik Panchang reference · checked 9 October 2026

This is a regional almanac reference, not a universal ritual timetable. Read the festival’s meaning and traditions. Open the source with its location setting before relying on ritual timings.

Civil-day schedule

Lucknow 2026 reference — read the Tithi, not just a day number
DateTithi label in referenceSelected observancePlan this date
11/10/2026PratipadaGhatasthapana; ShailputriView calendar
12/10/2026DwitiyaBrahmachariniView calendar
13/10/2026TritiyaChandraghantaView calendar
14/10/2026ChaturthiKushmandaView calendar
15/10/2026PanchamiSkandamataView calendar
16/10/2026ShashthiKatyayani; Saraswati AvahanView calendar
17/10/2026SaptamiKalaratri; Saraswati PujaView calendar
18/10/2026SaptamiContinuation of Saptami in this referenceView calendar
19/10/2026AshtamiDurga Ashtami; Mahagauri; Maha Navami observanceView calendar
20/10/2026NavamiParana; Vijayadashami listed in this referenceView calendar

The repeated Saptami row on 18 October is deliberate. Do not move every subsequent observance forward by assuming one Tithi per civil day. Ritual times are omitted here because they require the source’s location and additional rules.

Keep this schedule for the festival period.

Local programmes are a separate schedule

Mysuru Dasara’s official programme covers 11–21 October and places its finale on 21 October. A local programme date and the Lucknow almanac’s Vijayadashami listing on 20 October should remain labelled separately.

Choose an event from its organiser’s programme rather than treating this table as a ticket calendar. A booking must name its venue, session and entry terms.

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Sources and next steps

Drik Panchang: Lucknow Shardiya Navratri 2026 · Mysuru official programme

Sources checked on 9 October 2026. Published programmes and specifications can change; follow the linked provider for current details.

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