Shardiya (Sharad) Navratri 2026 is observed over nine nights, beginning with Ghatasthapana on October 11. The festival’s start triggers family and community preparations, with people sharing greetings and messages with friends and relatives as they mark the occasion.
Across outlets, the emphasis is on the tradition of exchanging wishes. Times of India describes widespread participation, including decorated temples and active Garba events, alongside messages of love, support, and unity among friends and colleagues. NDTV similarly focuses on what people can share—wishes and messages—tying the festival’s cultural significance to the start date and ongoing celebrations throughout the nine-day period.
