Is Navratri starting on October 10 or 11?

There is confusion over whether Shardiya Navratri 2026 will begin on October 10 or 11. According to Drik Panchang, the Pratipada tithi will begin at 9:19 pm on October 10 and end at 9:30 pm on October 11. As the festival is observed based on the Udaya Tithi (sunrise), the first day of Navratri will be observed on October 11.