Navratri is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga. During these nine days, devotees worship the nine forms of Maa Durga, observe fasting, perform daily puja, and decorate temples and homes with flowers and lights.
If you are planning your puja or decoration in advance, here are the Navratri 2026 dates and important details.
Navratri 2026 Date in India
In 2026, Chaitra Navratri will start on 19 March 2026 (Thursday) and end on 27 March 2026 (Friday) with the celebration of Ram Navami.
Navratri lasts for nine days and each day is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga.
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Calendar
| Day | Date | Goddess |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 19 March 2026 | Maa Shailputri |
| Day 2 | 20 March 2026 | Maa Brahmacharini |
| Day 3 | 21 March 2026 | Maa Chandraghanta |
| Day 4 | 22 March 2026 | Maa Kushmanda |
| Day 5 | 23 March 2026 | Maa Skandamata |
| Day 6 | 24 March 2026 | Maa Katyayani |
| Day 7 | 25 March 2026 | Maa Kalaratri |
| Day 8 | 26 March 2026 | Maa Mahagauri (Durga Ashtami) |
| Day 9 | 27 March 2026 | Maa Siddhidatri (Ram Navami) |
Shardiya Navratri 2026 Date
The second and most widely celebrated Navratri in India is Shardiya Navratri, which will be observed from:
11 October 2026 – 20 October 2026
This Navratri ends with Dussehra (Vijayadashami).
Importance of Navratri Festival
Navratri symbolizes the victory of good over evil and celebrates the divine feminine energy (Shakti).
During these nine days devotees:
- Perform Durga Puja
- Observe Navratri fast (Vrat)
- Light Akhand Jyot
- Decorate temples and homes with fresh flowers
- Offer bhog to Maa Durga
Many families also perform Kanya Pujan on Ashtami or Navami.
Best Flowers for Navratri Puja
Flowers play a very important role in Durga worship. Fresh flowers are offered daily to Maa Durga as a symbol of devotion and purity.
Popular flowers used during Navratri include:
- Marigold (Genda Phool) – most common for temple decoration
- Lotus (Kamal) – sacred flower for goddess worship
- Rose – used in garlands and puja thali decoration
- Jasmine (Mogra) – known for its divine fragrance
At Sagar Florist, we provide fresh flowers for Navratri puja, Durga Puja decoration, and temple decoration services across Delhi and Gurugram.
Navratri Flower Decoration Ideas
Here are some popular decoration ideas for Navratri celebrations:
- Marigold flower backdrop for Durga idol
- Flower rangoli at the temple entrance
- Lotus decoration for Durga puja altar
- Floral garlands for temples and homes
- Stage decoration for Navratri events and jagrans
Fresh flowers make the puja atmosphere more spiritual and beautiful.
Order Fresh Flowers for Navratri from Sagar Florist
If you are planning Durga Puja at home or organizing a Navratri event, Sagar Florist provides:
- Fresh marigold and lotus flowers for puja
- Navratri flower decoration
- Temple and Durga Puja stage decoration
- Flower garlands and puja flowers
We deliver fresh flowers to ensure your Navratri celebration is beautiful and divine.
✔ Celebrate Navratri with devotion, positivity, and beautiful flowers.
May Maa Durga bless your home with happiness, prosperity, and success.
Happy Navratri 2026!
