Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on October 11, with Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami falling on October 19, and Vijayadashami on October 20.
Spiritual expert Bhavesh Bhimanathani describes the nine nights as an inner journey through three stages to confront emotional struggles and negative patterns.
The festival's phases involve honoring forms like Ma Kali, Ma Lakshmi, and Ma Saraswati to cultivate self-reflection, energy transformation, and clarity.