India, Sept. 20 -- Navratri will begin on October 11, 2026, bringing nine nights of prayers, devotion and celebration. But beyond rituals and fasting, Sadhguru says the festival carries a deeper spiritual meaning. In a recent article published by Isha Foundation, he explains Navratri through the idea of the Divine Feminine and three basic qualities of existence.

The Sharad Navratri begins on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and continues through October 19. Vijayadashami follows on October 20. The dates follow the Hindu almanac, so local calendars may show different ritual timings.

Sadhguru explains that Navratri means "nine nights." He connects these nine nights with the feminine aspect of the Divine and says the October Navratri holds specia...