Shardiya Navratri 2024: When Is Ashtami And Navami? Know Date, Muhurat And Everything

Sharadiya Navratri is starting from October 3 this year. Know when Ashtami-Navami will be observed during Navratri, and the auspicious time for Kanya Puja.

Shardiya Navratri 2024

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Shardiya Navratri 2024: During the nine days of Sharadiya Navratri, Goddess Durga is believed to reside among her devotees. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, with bhajans, kirtans, night vigils, Garba, and various religious rituals. Sharadiya Navratri will be observed from October 3 to October 12, 2024.

Sharadiya Navratri is also known as Ashwin Navratri that begins on the Pratipada Tithi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha and concludes on Navami, with Dussehra being celebrated on the final day. The days of Ashtami and Mahanavami are considered especially significant during Navratri.

Here are the details for Durga Ashtami, Durga Navami, their dates, auspicious times and all:

When Is Sharadiya Navratri 2024 Ashtami?

In Sharadiya Navratri 2024, Mahashtami will be observed on October 11, 2024. Sandhi Puja is a significant ritual that is also performed on this day. It is the eighth day of Durga Puja celebrations.

According to the Hindu calendar, the Ashtami Tithi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha begins at 12:31 PM on October 10, 2024, and ends at 12:06 PM on October 11, 2024.

• Chara (General): 6:20 AM to 7:47 AM
• Labh (Progress): 7:47 AM to 9:14 AM
• Amrit (Most Auspicious): 9:14 AM to 10:41 AM

When Is Sharadiya Navratri 2024 Navami?

Mahashtami will be followed by Mahanavami, which will be observed on October 12, 2024.

According to the Hindu calendar, the Navami Tithi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha begins at 12:06 PM on October 11, 2024, and ends at 10:58 AM on October 12, 2024.

• Shubh (Auspicious): 7:47 AM to 9:14 AM
• Chara (General): 12:07 PM to 1:34 PM
• Labh (Progress): 1:34 PM to 3:01 PM

Why Are Ashtami And Navami Special In Sharadiya Navratri?

On Mahashtami, unmarried girls, also known as Kanyas, are worshipped as manifestations of Goddess Durga herself. This ritual is called Kanya Puja and is believed to please Goddess Durga. Sandhi Puja, performed in the evening, holds great significance as it commemorates the moment when Goddess Durga defeated the demons Chand and Mund.

Mahanavami is the final day of Sharadiya Navratri, marked by special rituals like Havan and Pooja, followed by the breaking of the fast (Vrat Parana). It is believed that worshipping Goddess Durga on Ashtami and Navami yields the full benefits of all nine days of Navratri. According to religious beliefs, those who worship the Goddess during Sharadiya Navratri experience an increase in happiness, strength, vitality, confidence, and energy.

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