India, Oct. 2 -- Navratri 2026 begins on October 11 and brings nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga and the different expressions of Shakti. According to Drik Panchang, Navratri begins on October 11, marking the start of Sharad Navratri, with Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami falling on October 19, and Vijayadashami on October 20, 2026.

For spiritual seekers, however, Navratri can mean more than worship and celebration. Spiritual expert Bhavesh Bhimanathani recently explained on Instagram how the nine nights are a journey of working with the forces within you.

Bhimanathani describes Navratri as a celebration of the awakening of Shakti, or divine feminine energy, within you. He believes the asuras described in the Devi Mahatmyam can also r...