Navratri 2026: Day-wise Goddess and Mantra (Quick Table)
Each day of Navratri 2026 (11–20 October) is dedicated to one of the nine forms of Durga, and each form has its own mantra. The simplest way to worship is to chant the goddess's naam mantra — for example "Om Devi Shailputryai Namah" — 108 times on her day, after reciting her dhyana shloka.
| Date (2026) | Goddess | Simple naam mantra |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 11 Oct | Shailputri | Om Devi Shailputryai Namah |
| Mon, 12 Oct | Brahmacharini | Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah |
| Tue, 13 Oct | Chandraghanta | Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah |
| Wed, 14 Oct | Kushmanda | Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah |
| Thu, 15 Oct | Skandamata | Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah |
| Fri, 16 Oct | Katyayani | Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah |
| Sat–Sun, 17–18 Oct | Kalaratri | Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah |
| Mon, 19 Oct | Mahagauri | Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah |
| Mon–Tue, 19–20 Oct | Siddhidatri | Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah |
The universal mantra for all nine days is the Navarna mantra: "Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche." Aim is the seed of Mahasaraswati, Hreem of Mahalakshmi and Kleem of Mahakali.
Day 1 – Maa Shailputri (11 October)
- •Dhyana: "Vande vanchhitalabhaya chandrardhakritashekharam, vrisharudham shuladharam Shailaputrim yashasvinim."
- •Stuti: "Ya Devi sarvabhuteshu Maa Shailputri rupena samsthita, namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah."
- •Blessing sought: stability, health and strength.
Day 2 – Maa Brahmacharini (12 October)
- •Dhyana: "Dadhana karapadmabhyam akshamala kamandalu, Devi prasidatu mayi Brahmacharinyanuttama."
- •Blessing sought: patience, self-discipline and success through perseverance.
Day 3 – Maa Chandraghanta (13 October)
- •Dhyana: "Pindajapravararudha chandakopastrakairyuta, prasadam tanute mahyam Chandraghanteti vishruta."
- •Blessing sought: courage, protection and removal of fear.
Day 4 – Maa Kushmanda (14 October)
- •Dhyana: "Surasampurna kalasham rudhiraplutameva cha, dadhana hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda shubhadastu me."
- •Blessing sought: health, energy and long life.
Day 5 – Maa Skandamata (15 October)
- •Dhyana: "Simhasanagata nityam padmashritakaradvaya, shubhadastu sada Devi Skandamata yashasvini."
- •Blessing sought: the welfare of children and family harmony.
Day 6 – Maa Katyayani (16 October)
- •Dhyana: "Chandrahasojjvalakara shardulavaravahana, Katyayani shubham dadyad Devi danavaghatini."
- •Marriage mantra: "Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadhishwari, Nandagopasutam devam patim me kuru te namah."
- •Blessing sought: a suitable life partner and removal of obstacles in marriage.
Day 7 & 8 – Maa Kalaratri (17–18 October)
- •Dhyana: "Ekaveni japakarnapura nagna kharasthita, lambosthi karnikakarni tailabhyakta sharirini. Vamapadollasallohalatakantakabhushana, vardhanamurdhadhvaja krishna Kalaratrir bhayankari."
- •Blessing sought: protection from negative energies, enemies and planetary troubles (especially Saturn).
- •Because Saptami extends over two days in 2026, continue her mantra japa on 18 October as well.
Day 9 – Maa Mahagauri (19 October, Durga Ashtami)
- •Dhyana: "Shvete vrishe samarudha shvetambaradhara shuchih, Mahagauri shubham dadyan Mahadevapramodada."
- •Blessing sought: purity, forgiveness of past mistakes and marital happiness.
- •Chant during Sandhi Puja (about 10:27–11:15 AM) for special results.
Day 10 – Maa Siddhidatri (19–20 October, Maha Navami)
- •Dhyana: "Siddhagandharvayakshadyair asurair amarair api, sevyamana sada bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini."
- •Blessing sought: fulfilment of wishes and success in all endeavours.
- •Chant before 12:50 PM on 20 October if you observe Navami by the sunrise tithi.
Other Powerful Navratri Mantras
- •Sarva Mangala mantra: "Sarvamangalamangalye Shive sarvarthasadhike, sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani namo'stu te."
- •For protection: "Shoolena pahi no Devi pahi khadgena chambike, ghantasvanena nah pahi chapajyanihsvanena cha."
- •For removing all troubles: "Sarvabadha vinirmukto dhanadhanyasutanvitah, manushyo matprasadena bhavishyati na samshayah."
Rules for Chanting Mantras
- 1Chant after bathing, sitting on a woollen or kusha mat facing east or north.
- 2Use a rudraksha or red sandalwood mala of 108 beads; don't cross the sumeru (main bead) — turn the mala back.
- 3Keep the mala covered in a cloth (gomukhi) or hold it close to the chest.
- 4Chant at the same time and place each day, ideally in the morning or during the evening aarti.
- 5Pronounce correctly. If unsure, the simple naam mantra is safest and fully effective.
- 6Avoid chanting with an angry or distracted mind, and don't use the mantras for harming anyone.
Summary
Each Navratri day in 2026 has its goddess and its mantra: Shailputri on 11 October, Brahmacharini on 12th, Chandraghanta on 13th, Kushmanda on 14th, Skandamata on 15th, Katyayani on 16th, Kalaratri on 17th–18th, Mahagauri on 19th and Siddhidatri on 19th–20th. Recite the dhyana shloka, chant the naam mantra 108 times and add the Navarna mantra daily to complete your Navratri sadhana.
