Astrology News Desk: There is no dearth of festivals in Sanatan Dharma but Sharadiya Navratri is considered very special which falls four times a year in which there are two Gupt Navratris. Every year Sharadiya Navratri begins from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month and ends on the Navami date.
During this period, nine different forms of Goddess Durga are duly worshipped and fasts are observed. It is believed that fasting and worshipping during Navratri brings blessings of the Goddess and removes sorrows and troubles. This time the festival of Sharadiya Navratri is starting from October 3 and will end on October 11.
The festival of Dussehra will be celebrated on the next day i.e. on October 12. In such a situation, today we are telling you about the date and auspicious time of Ashtami and Navami of Sharadiya Navratri through this article, so let us know.
Date of Ashtami and Navami—
According to the Hindu calendar, Ashtami Tithi is starting from 7:29 am on October 10 and this date will end on October 11 at 6:52 am. After this, Navami Tithi will start which will last till 5:47 am on October 12. This time Saptami and Ashtami Tithi are falling on the same day, in such a situation, observing Ashtami fast is not considered auspicious, so this time Ashtami and Navami fast will be observed on the same day i.e. Friday, October 11.
