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A vibrant garba dance performance under a starlit sky, with women in colourful ghaghras spinning in sync.Photo via Zee News Entertainment

Navratri Begins: 70+ Greetings Flood Social Media As Devotees Seek Light in Dark Times

Sharad Navratri 2026 begins today, October 11, with over 70 curated greetings shared by Zee News for devotees across India.

By The Green Room1 min read
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Sharad Navratri 2026 officially begins today, October 11, marking the start of nine sacred nights dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. According to the widely followed festival calendar, the celebrations will culminate in Vijayadashami on October 20. Across India, devotees are observing the occasion with prayers, fasting, traditional music, dance, and vibrant decorations — a time to seek blessings for happiness, good health, prosperity, and peace.

The festival is a spiritual observance and a social one, bringing families and communities together in shared ritual and joy. Zee News has published a curated collection of over 70 greetings, messages, quotes, and images designed for sharing across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms. These range from devotional verses and traditional wishes to modern, heartfelt sentiments suitable for digital exchange.

The list includes both spiritual reflections and simple, warm wishes meant to strengthen bonds among loved ones. Samta Pahuja, a journalist working on the Lifestyle Desk at Zee News English and trained as a Sub-Editor, compiled the content. Her reporting often covers cultural events, wellness trends, and human-interest stories, including interviews with prominent figures like Salim–Sulaiman.

She brings a blend of cultural insight and accessible language to her work, ensuring that each piece balances depth with relatability. The festival’s significance extends beyond ritual, it’s a celebration of courage, faith, and the enduring belief in the victory of good over evil. As people prepare their homes with rangoli, light diyas, and gather for garba, the act of sending these messages becomes more than a gesture.

It’s an affirmation of continuity, especially in times when the world feels uncertain. Whether through a handwritten note or a digitally shared image, the message remains the same: we are still here, still believing, still celebrating. And that, for now, is enough.

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This article was written by the CutMirchi desk from the reporting above. Facts are attributed to their original publishers.

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