Overview

• Drik Panchang-backed schedules place Sharad Navratri from September 22 to October 2, with Vijayadashami/Dussehra on October 2.
• The day-wise colour sequence is confirmed as White, Red, Royal Blue, Yellow, Green, Grey, Orange, Peacock Green, Pink.
• Fasting guidance urges a satvik diet, no meat, eggs, onions or garlic, use of rock salt only, and strict avoidance of alcohol or intoxicants, with health exceptions for children, the elderly, and expectant or nursing mothers.
• Mumbai’s headline events list includes Falguni Pathak at Jio World Convention Centre (Sept 22–Oct 1), Dome Dandiya at SVP Stadium (Sept 26–Oct 2), and shows featuring Geeta Rabari, Bhoomi Trivedi and others, with bookings open and prices published.
• Aagman processions and first looks have rolled out at key Mumbai pandals such as Mumbai Chi Mauli in Sion, alongside wider regional calendars that set Durga Puja for September 27–October 2.