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Navratri 2026 Day 2: Brahmacharini Puja, Preethi Dwitiya, and Dashain Rituals (20 Mar & 12 Oct)

This guide clarifies that the 2nd day of Navratri 2026 occurs twice—on 20 March (Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya) and 12 October (Ashwin Shukla Dwitiya). It explains why the day is dedicated to Brahmacharini, including color symbolism, appropriate offerings, and the disciplines associated with tapas. Regional observances such as Preethi Dwitiya, Sthana Vriddhi Gauri Vrata, and Sindhara…

March 19, 2026
Navaratri and it’s broad spectrum dharmic influence

According to our ancient Sanatani scriptures which are the Saptasudhi, the theory of the Navratri festival has been described. We are normally aware of two types of Navratri that are Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri. But, you will be amazed to hear that Navratri falls four times in a year.

March 30, 2023