Sharad Navratri in Belgium

Introduction

Sharad Navratri 2026 in Belgium is celebrated with daily prayer, fasting, and community events led by Hindu devotees honouring Goddess Durga.

History

The festival celebrates the divine feminine and the victory of good over evil, observed by the diaspora with ritual devotion and cultural togetherness in Belgium.

Rituals

• Begin with Ghatasthapana and the installation of the Kalash.
• Offer prayer to the nine forms of Durga daily.
• Keep fasts and share prasad in the community.
• Attend bhajans and devotional events.
• Close with Vijayadashami.

Events

• Ghatasthapana:
  
  The festival begins with prayer and ritual installation.
  

  11 October 2026 6:19 AM CEST - 11 October 2026 10:12 AM CEST

• Ashtami & Navami:
  
  The most important days are marked by fasting and special worship.
  

  18 October 2026 Morning 6:00 AM CEST - 19 October 2026 Afternoon 4:00 PM CEST

• Vijayadashami:
  
  The final day brings blessings and the close of the festival.
  

  20 October 2026 Afternoon 1:00 PM CEST - 20 October 2026 4:30 PM CEST

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