Navratri & Garba 2026 in The Colony: Events, Puja & Where to Celebrate
TL;DR
- Navratri 2026 runs October 11–19 in The Colony, Texas, with Dussehra on October 20 and garba nights across the DFW corridor
- The Colony sits in Denton County just south of Lewisville Lake, within reach of the DFW Indian community's major temples in Frisco and Plano
- Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple at 12030 Independence Pkwy, Frisco hosts the full Navratri program for the north DFW corridor
- Sri Ganesha Temple (HTNT) at 6508 K Ave, Plano serves the southern DFW area with comprehensive Hindu festival programming
- DFW's Navratri calendar includes at least 4 garba events across the metro — book tickets in advance as they sell out
October in The Colony: What the Panchang Brings to North DFW
The Colony, Texas occupies the southern shore of Lewisville Lake in Denton County, sharing borders with Lewisville, Carrollton, and Frisco. Its Indian-American community reflects the broader DFW pattern: technology and healthcare professionals who settled the north DFW corridor's newer suburbs, building family networks around the area's excellent schools and corporate employment hubs.
The panchang opens October with Ekadashi on the 6th, Pradosh Vrat on the 8th, and Amavasya on the 10th. Navratri begins October 11. Nine nights of prayer and garba run through October 19. Dussehra and Vijayadashami close the festival season on October 20, with the Vijay Muhurat falling between 2:59 and 3:45 PM Central Time. Ekadashi on October 21 and Pradosh Vrat on October 23 keep the monthly cycle going.
DFW's Navratri calendar is one of the most active in Texas. Hindutone reports 4 confirmed DFW garba and dandiya events for 2026, with the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas in Allen heading the main temple-organized Navratri nights. The Colony's proximity to the Frisco and Plano temple corridor — Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple and Sri Ganesha Temple HTNT are both within a 15-20 minute drive — means the area's Indian families have full access to the region's festival infrastructure.
Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco
Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple at 12030 Independence Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035 is one of the DFW area's most visited Hindu temples, known for its Hanuman devotion and comprehensive festival calendar. Contact: 1-866-996-6767, karyasiddihanuman.com. The temple hosts Navratri programs including nightly aartis, special darshan schedules, and community prasad for each of the nine days.
Frisco's proximity to The Colony — roughly a 15-minute drive via Sam Rayburn Tollway — makes Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple the most accessible major temple for The Colony's Indian families. The temple's Navratri programs draw families from across north DFW's Denton County and Collin County corridors, and it is the most likely venue for organized Navratri programming for residents in The Colony, Frisco, and Little Elm.
Sri Ganesha Temple (HTNT), Plano
Sri Ganesha Temple (Hindu Temple of North Texas, HTNT) at 6508 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074 is the south DFW area's major Hindu temple, serving the Plano, Richardson, and Allen corridor. Contact: (972) 943-9543, sriganeshatempleplano.org. The temple holds major programs for Navratri including special abhishekam, alankar for each goddess form, and community evenings throughout the nine-day observance.
The drive from The Colony to Plano runs through Carrollton and varies by route, typically 25-35 minutes. For The Colony families rooted in the HTNT community, the Plano temple is their religious home for major festivals. For garba nights, the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas in Allen — slightly east of Plano — is Hindutone's listed DFW garba venue for 2026.
Insider Tip
DFW garba events sell out weeks in advance. The community circulates registration links through Indian-American professional networks and WhatsApp groups starting in mid-September, well before the events appear on public platforms. If you are in The Colony and want to attend a Navratri garba night in 2026, connect with Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple's community network or join a local Indian professional association in September — links and discount codes circulate internally before public sales open.
FAQ
When does Navratri start and end in 2026 in The Colony, Texas? Navratri begins October 11 and runs through October 19. Dussehra falls on October 20.
Where is Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple? 12030 Independence Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035. Contact: 1-866-996-6767, karyasiddihanuman.com.
Where is Sri Ganesha Temple (HTNT) in Plano? 6508 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074. Contact: (972) 943-9543, sriganeshatempleplano.org.
Are there garba events in The Colony for Navratri 2026? DFW has at least 4 garba events across the metro. The closest to The Colony are in Frisco, Allen, and Plano. Tickets sell out in advance — register through temple or community networks in September.
What is the Vijay Muhurat for Dussehra 2026 in The Colony? The auspicious window on Vijayadashami is approximately 2:59 to 3:45 PM Central Time.
Bottom Line
The Colony's October festival season runs through the DFW Indian community corridor, with Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco and Sri Ganesha Temple (HTNT) in Plano as its two nearest major temples. DFW's Navratri calendar includes confirmed garba nights across the metro, and The Colony's proximity to the Frisco-Plano-Allen temple corridor makes the full festival program accessible with a short drive. For the complete Colony Indian events calendar, the daily panchang, and the city's Desi business directory, visit The Colony page on Desi.Net.