Navratri
Also: Navaratri, Sharad Navratri, Garba Nights
Oct 11 – Oct 20, 2026
Nine nights honoring the goddess Durga, widely celebrated with garba and dandiya raas dance events. Runs concurrently with Durga Puja in Bengali communities, culminating in Dussehra/Vijayadashami on the tenth day.
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What is Navratri?
Nine nights honoring the goddess Durga, widely celebrated with garba and dandiya raas dance events. Runs concurrently with Durga Puja in Bengali communities, culminating in Dussehra/Vijayadashami on the tenth day.
Dates reflect Shardiya (autumn) Navratri, the widely celebrated cycle in the diaspora; Chaitra (spring) Navratri also exists but is less commonly marketed for community events.
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