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Day 7 — October 17
Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh — Explore Devi Pandals
By the seventh day, the journey moves to Jabalpur, where Navaratri creates a colourful public atmosphere through Devi pandals, idols, music and neighbourhood celebrations.
A dedicated 2026 Jabalpur Navratri calendar lists celebrations from October 11 to 19, including aarti, pandal visits and evening festivities.
What travellers can experience:
- Elaborate Devi idols
- Decorated pandals
- Evening aarti
- Bhajans
- Community celebrations
- Local festive food
The Navaratri Experience:
Instead of focusing on one attraction, travellers can explore different neighbourhoods and see how communities create their own Devi pandals and festive spaces.
A Day of Celeberation:
🌙 Evening: Pandal visits, aarti and cultural programmes
Travel Tip:
Expect crowds around major pandals and allow extra travel time in the evening.
Day 8 — October 18
Katra Jammu and Kashmir — Experience Navaratri in the Himalayas
Day eight takes the journey north to Katra, where Navaratri coincides with the Vaishno Devi Festival.
The 2026 Vaishno Devi Festival is scheduled from October 11 to 20, with special prayers, Maha Yagya, Vedic chanting and festive decorations around Katra and the shrine.
What travellers can experience:
- Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage
- Special prayers
- Maha Yagya
- Vedic chanting
- Floral and fruit decorations
- Festive activities in Katra
The Navaratri Experience:
Katra combines pilgrimage, devotion and Himalayan surroundings, offering a very different experience from the dance and cultural celebrations of earlier days.
A Day of Celeberations:
🌅 Morning: Pilgrimage and temple visits
🌙 Evening: Festive atmosphere in Katra
Travel Tip:
Plan the pilgrimage according to your fitness level and check current shrine travel and security arrangements before travelling.
