Astrology News Desk: There are many fasts and festivals in Hinduism and all have their own importance but Navratri is considered very special which falls four times a year in which there are two Gupt Navratris as well. It is believed that on this auspicious day nine different forms of Maa Durga are worshiped and fast is observed. According to the Panchang, the fast of Sharadiya Navratri begins from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month and ends on the Navami date.
On the first day of Navratri, Goddess Sadhna is done by setting up the Kalash. After this, nine different forms of Maa Durga are worshiped while keeping a fast. It is believed that by doing Devi Sadhna during the holy days of Navratri, troubles are eradicated and happiness and prosperity increase with the grace of Mother Goddess. So today, through this article, we are providing you information about the date and auspicious time of Sharadiya Navratri. So let’s know.
Date of Sharadiya Navratri-
According to the Panchang, this year Sharadiya Navratri is starting from October 3. The Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month is starting from 12:18 midnight of October 2, which will end at 2:58 am on October 4. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, Sharadiya Navratri is starting from Thursday, October 3.
Auspicious time of Sharadiya Navratri—
Let us tell you that Kalash Sthapana is done on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri on 3rd October. This year, 2 auspicious times are available for Kalash Sthapana. The first auspicious time for Kalash Sthapana will be from 6:15 am to 7:22 am on 3rd October. Which is an auspicious time of about one hour. Apart from this, the second auspicious time is from 11:46 am to 12:33 pm. This is Abhijit Muhurta in which it would be best to do Kalash Sthapana.