Navratri festival dates in 2024

Day & Date	Festival	Tithi
Thursday, October 03	Ghatasthapana	Pratipada
Friday, October 04	Maa Brahmacharini Puja	Dwitiya
Saturday, October 05	Maa Chandraghanta Puja	Tritiya
Sunday, October 06	Maa Kushmanda Puja	Chaturthi
Monday, October 07	Maa Skandamata Puja	Panchami
Tuesday, October 08	Maa Katyayini Puja	Shashti
Wednesday, October 09	Maa Kaalratri Puja	Saptami
Thursday, October 10	Maa Maha Gauri Puja	Ashtami
Friday, October 11	Maa Siddhidaatri Puja, Maha Navami	Navami
Saturday, October 12	Vijay Dasami	Dasami

Navratri: Nine Avatars of Goddess Durga

For nine nights, people observe the festival with utmost devotion and prayers. Each day is dedicated to one avatar of Durga Maa. Based on this, devotees have to wear the right colours on each day.

Day 1: Shailaputri /Pratipada

On Pratipada, October 03, Goddess Shailaputri is worshipped. Shaila means mountain and putri means daughter. Since Goddess Parvati is the daughter of the Mountain God, she is given importance on this day.

Day 2: Brahmacharini/ Dwitya

On Dwitya, October 04, Goddess Brahmacharini is a form of Durga Devi and she is one who reduces anger. Hence, the second day is dedicated for this Goddess.

Day 3: Chandraghanta/ Tritya

On Tritiya, October 05, devotees worship Chandraghanta. It is believed that she has a third eye and fights against evil demons. During puja, jasmine flowers are offered to make her pleased.

Day 4: Kushmanda/ Chaturthi

On Chaturthi, October 06, the day is dedicated for Goddess Kushmanda. Her name means cosmic eggand she is known to spread energy and warmth to everyone.

Day 5: Skandamata/ Panchami

On Panchami, October 07, Goddess Skandamata is one who rules over Budha (the Mercury planet). She is revered as it is believed that she is fierce and loving.

Day 6: Katyayini/ Shashti

On the sixth day called Shashti, October 08, Durga is said to have taken the form of Devi Katyayani so that she could kill the King of Demons. Women offer prayers to get a peaceful married and family life.

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Day 7: Kalaratri/ Saptami

On Saptami, October 09, the day is specially dedicated to Goddess Kalaratri. She is said to be fierce and have also frightened the evil spirits all over the universe. She is the most destructive avatar of Kali Devi and rules over Lord Shani (Saturn Planet)

Day 8: Mahagauri/ Ashtami

On the eigth day, October 10, people worship Mahagauri. She wears only white clothes on this special day and rides a bull. On this day, Kanya Puja takes place- a special event dedicated for young virgin girls. This day is known as Mahashtami or even Maha Durgashtami. The day is celebrated with dance, fun and prayers.

Day 9: Siddhidaatri/ Navami

On Navami, October 11, Devi Siddhidaatri is given importance. She is powerful to fulfill all your wishes and hence the ninth day is dedicated to her.

Day 10: Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

After the 9 days of prayers, the tenth day, October 12, is kept aside for Vijayadashmi. A day when new things can begin in life. It is also called Vidyarambham– an event where children are introduced into the world of education. Sindhoor Khela is a very important part of the rituals on Vijayadashmi.

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