Navratri (Navaratri) & Vijayadashami at ashrams
Nine nights honouring the Divine Mother, ending on Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on the tenth day.
Dates
- 2026 (Art of Living, Bengaluru): 2026-10-11 – 2026-10-20 (www.artofliving.org)
- Vijayadashami 2027: 2027-10-09 (nta.esic.gov.in)
Where to celebrate (in our directory)
- Art of Living International Center – Ten days of homas and pujas (Rudrabhishekam daily, Chandi Homa, Shat Chandi Homa, Rishi Homa, Vijayadashami Pooja), yoga, meditation, satsang and cultural evenings in Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's presence; also webcast online. Special residential programs (AOS, Sanyam) run around it.
Other ashrams: none added yet from official sources.
Tips
- Register for Navratri programs via aolic.org/Navratri; support WhatsApp +91 90711 12261 / [email protected] (as published by the center).
- Some program packages exclude accommodation during homas – read the inclusions.
- Some 2025 attendees on Reddit reported overcrowding and a water-quality problem; expect very large crowds.
- 2027 dates at the ashram are not yet published – check bangaloreashram.org/navratri.
Videos
From official ashram channels or reputable broadcasters; embedded with privacy-enhanced mode.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-22
- www.artofliving.org: https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/navratri/
- bangaloreashram.org: https://bangaloreashram.org/navratri
- www.facebook.com: https://www.facebook.com/ArtofLivingIC/posts/join-seekers-from-across-the-world-and-celebr
- www.reddit.com: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ex_ArtOfLiving/comments/1o5f7qe/my_experience_at_navaratri_2025_a