Rajasthan News Desk!!! Shardiya Navratri is starting from Thursday, October 3 in conjunction with Hasta Nakshatra and Indra Yoga. This time Navratri is from 3rd to 11th October and Dussehra will be celebrated on 12th October. During Adishakti Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped separately for nine days. During this time, devotees observe fast as per their capacity and worship the Goddess. It is said in the scriptures that by worshiping Maa Durga for 9 days with the entire family, there is no shortage of money and the blessings of Maa Durga remain on the family.
Kalash Sthapana Muhurta 2024
Acharya SS Nagpal of Swastik Astrology Center based in Aliganj told that the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month will start from 12:18 pm on October 2. This date will end on October 3 at 2:58 pm. Shardiya Navratri will start from Thursday, October 3 as per Udaya Tithi. The time of establishment of Kalash is from 6 am to 7:05 am in Virgo ascendant. Whereas in Abhijeet the Muhurta is from 11:31 am to 12:19 pm. This time Chaturthi Tithi will be celebrated for two days on 6th and 7th October. On the decline of Navami Tithi, the fast of Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami will be observed on 11th October. Each date of Navratri is dedicated to a specific goddess.
Whom worshiped on which day?
Mata Shailputri on 3rd October Pratipada
Brahmacharini on Dwitiya on 4th October
Worship of Chandraghanta on Tritiya on 5th October
Worship of Mata Kushmanda on Chaturthi on 6th and 7th October
Worship of Skandmata on Panchami Tithi on 8th October
Worship of Maa Katyayani on Shashthi Tithi on 9th October
Worship of Mata Kalratri on 10th October Saptami Tithi
On October 11, Goddess Mahagauri and Siddhidatri will be worshiped on both Ashtami and Navami days.
Shailputri: Goddess Shailputri, the daughter of the mountain king Himalaya, is worshiped on the first day of Navratri. They love white color very much and Mother Goddess is a symbol of peace and purity.
Brahmacharini: Goddess Brahmacharini is the goddess of penance and meditation. Yellow color has significance on this day, the goddess is the one who bestows happiness and prosperity.
Chandraghanta: Goddess Chandraghanta is considered the goddess of peace and courage. Green color is considered auspicious on the third day.
Kushmanda: Goddess Kushmanda is considered the creator of the universe. The color of this day is orange, which symbolizes energy and enthusiasm.
Skandamata: The goddess is considered to be the mother of Lord Kartikeya, the goddess of peace and devotion. This day is dedicated to white color.
Katyayani: Goddess Katyayani is a symbol of strength and courage. Red color is considered auspicious on the sixth day.
Kalratri: Goddess Kalratri is considered the goddess who destroys evil. The color of this day is blue, which symbolizes the destruction of enemies.
Mahagauri: Goddess Mahagauri is the goddess of purity and peace. The color of this day is pink, which is a symbol of love and devotion.
Siddhidatri: Goddess Siddhidatri is considered to be the provider of all types of siddhis. Purple color is considered auspicious on Navami day.
method of worship
-Install Kalash in the house or temple at the beginning of Navratri.
Invoke Maa Durga and offer incense, lamp, Akshat, flowers and Prasad to her.
Mother is very fond of coconut, makeup and chunari, offer them.
Recite Durga Saptashati, Devi Mahatmya and Gayatri Chalisa.
If you have taken a resolution to chant the mantra, then chant the resolution every day.
Perform Durga Aarti and distribute fruits as prasad at the end.
You can keep fast during Navratri as per your capacity.
