Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11, bringing a season of devotion, family celebrations and colourful festive dressing. The nine-day colour sequence runs through October 19, beginning with orange and ending with peacock green. Devotees can use the daily shades to plan sarees, kurtas, dupattas and accessories for home prayers, community gatherings and Garba evenings.

Bathukamma 2026 will be celebrated from October 10 to October 18 across Telangana. The nine-day flower festival begins with Engili Pula Bathukamma on Mahalaya Amavasya and concludes with Saddula Bathukamma. Women prepare colourful floral arrangements, offer traditional food, and gather to sing and dance in celebration of Goddess Gauri.