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FESTIVALS · JAMMU & KASHMIR · OCTOBER

Jammu & Kashmir festivals in October.

2 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

Kishtwar Saffron Festival

Kishtwar

Festival celebrating Kishtwar's high-altitude saffron harvest with field tours, saffron-infused cuisine, and cultural performances of the Kishtwari folk tradition.

October-November (harvest)

Navratri Pilgrimage at Vaishno Devi

Katra

Massive pilgrimage surge at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine during the nine-day Navratri festival. The shrine area is decorated with vibrant floral arrangements and colorful lights. Special Maha Yagya ceremonies with Vedic hymns are performed. Attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees during both Chaitra Navratri (Mar-Apr) and Sharad Navratri (Sep-Oct).

Sharad Navratri (Sep-Oct, Ashvin month)

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