Navaratri
"Navarathri" redirects here. For the Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan, see Navarathri (1964 film). For the Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, see Navarathri (1966 film). Navratri festival Navratri celebrates either Durga or Rama victory over an evil demon, depending on the region [1] Also called Durga Puja Observed by Hindus Type religious Celebrations 9 days Observances stage setting, prayers, plays, image immersion or bonfire Begins Ashvin Shukla Prathama Ends Ashvin Shukla Navami 2018 date 9 Oct, Tue – 17 Oct, Wed (Vijayadashami: 18 Oct, Thu) 2019 date 29 Sep, Sun - 8 Oct, Tue [2] (Vijayadashami: 8 Oct, Tue) Frequency annual Related to Dussehra Part of a series on Shaktism Deities Adishakti (Supreme) Shakti Shiva Devi Parvati Durga Matrika Mahavidya Lalita Navadurga Yoginis Kali Lakshmi Saraswati More Scriptures and texts Tantras Vedas Upanishads Shakta Upanishads Devi Bhagavatam Devi Mahatmyam Devi Upanishad Lalita Sahasranamam Soundarya Lahari Abhirami Anthad...