India, Oct. 8 -- Navratri 2026 will run from October 11 to October 19, followed by Vijayadashami on October 20. While many people know the tenth day as a celebration of victory, Sadhguru offers a deeper spiritual interpretation of why it comes after the nine nights.

In a recent Isha Foundation video, Sadhguru connects Navratri with three dimensions represented by Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. He says these forms relate to power, wealth and knowledge, while Vijayadashami points toward moving beyond these dimensions.

Sadhguru divides Navratri into three phases. The first three nights relate to Durga, the next three to Lakshmi and the final three to Saraswati.

He connects these forms with tamas, rajas and sattva, three qualities described...