India, Oct. 4 -- Navratri is more than nine days of celebration, according to Sadhguru. In his September 2026 explanation published by Isha, he describes the festival as a period dedicated to the Divine Feminine and says the Navratri that comes around October holds special significance because it is dedicated to Sharada, the goddess of learning.

Navratri 2026 begins on October 11 and ends on October 19. Isha describes these nine days as a time for spiritual growth and practices connected with Devi.

Sadhguru says there are twelve nine-day periods connected with different aspects of the feminine Divine during the year. The October Navratri focuses on Sharada and the quality of learning.

From his perspective, your ability to learn sets yo...