Navratri

Saree edits and styling notes for nine nights of garba, dandiya and Devi worship.

Emerald green Kanjivaram silk saree with a gold peacock-motif border catching the light, ready to be worn on Vijayadashami.

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Vijayadashami: A Day to Begin Again

On Vijayadashami, the tenth day of Navratri associated with victory and new beginnings, and the quiet courage to start something you've been waiting to do.

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Brass lamps and a flower rangoli glowing at a festive doorway, set for Ayudha Puja gratitude rituals at home.

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Ayudha Puja: Honoring the Things That Help Us Work

On Ayudha Puja, the Navratri tradition of honouring the tools, instruments and vehicles that help us do our work.

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Teal and gold embroidered festive lehenga in soft candlelight, set in a quiet corner suited to Saraswati Puja.

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Saraswati Puja: A Quiet Celebration of Learning

On Saraswati Puja, the quieter moment within Navratri that honours books, instruments and the knowledge passed down through generations.

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Maroon silk saree with a gold zari peacock and elephant motif border draped over a wooden stand, styled for a Golu evening visit.

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What Should You Wear for a Golu Visit?

A practical styling guide for Golu evenings — from Kanchipuram silks for a special visit to lighter drapes for a night of visiting several homes.

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A festively decorated mandap strung with marigold garlands, hanging bells and lanterns, set for a Bombe Habba celebration at home.

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Bombe Habba: A Karnataka Navratri at Home

On Bombe Habba, Karnataka's doll festival during Dasara, and how a family tradition of stepped dolls builds continuity across generations.

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Two children in festive silk and embroidered outfits laughing and holding hands against a backdrop of glowing string lights during Navratri celebrations.

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Golu: When Stories Climb the Steps

On Golu, the Tamil tradition of stepped doll displays during Navratri, and how sarees quietly belong in the memories it creates.

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Stack of folded silk sarees in red, gold, green and purple beside a woman draped in a gold Kanchipuram silk saree at a heritage table set with brass lamps and jasmine.

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A Saree for Every Navratri Mood

From a quiet puja at home to an evening of Golu visits, a guide to choosing the right saree for every mood of Navratri.

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Vibrant pink, yellow and teal embroidered festive lehenga displayed under warm lantern light, echoing the nine colours of Navratri.

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The Nine Colors of Navratri 2026

The tradition of dressing in a different colour for each day of Navratri 2026, and why the best Navratri saree is one you'll want to wear long after the festival ends.

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Emerald green Kanjivaram silk saree with a blue and gold peacock-motif border displayed in a sunlit heritage courtyard, evoking the many traditions of Navratri across India.

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Why Do We Celebrate Navratri for Nine Nights?

Why Navratri is celebrated for nine nights, and how its many forms — Garba, Durga Puja, Golu, Bombe Habba, Saraswati Puja, Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami — all share one thread.

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Colourful flower rangoli and rows of lit clay diyas at a festively decorated doorway, welcoming Navratri and Dasara into the home.

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Navratri & Dasara: When the Home Comes Alive

An introduction to Navratri and Dasara traditions across India — Golu, Bombe Habba, the colors of Navratri, Saraswati Puja, Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami — and the sarees that accompany them.

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