At this time the holy festival of Shardiya Navratri is going on. During the 9 days of Navratri, 9 forms of Mother Goddess are worshiped with rituals. Shardiya Navratri has special significance and it ends on the day of Dussehra festival. The festival of Shardiya Navratri will end on 12 October 2024. 9 forms of Mother Goddess are worshiped during 9 days of Navratri. Devotees also observe fast to please the Mother Goddess. According to religious beliefs, by worshiping Goddess Durga as per the rituals during Navratri, all the wishes are fulfilled. Saptami, Ashtami and Navami have special significance in Navratri. On the day of Maha Ashtami and Mahanavami of Navratri, the great festival of worship of Goddess Bhagwati, Kanya Puja is also done along with worship, Havan. It is believed that Goddess Durga is pleased by worshiping a girl during Navratri. Though Kanya Puja can be done on any of the nine days of Navratri, but it has special significance on Ashtami and Navami Tithi. Let us know the exact date of Saptami, Ashtami and Navami of Navratri-
When is Saptami?
In Hindu religion, Navratri fast is observed according to Udaya Tithi. This year, Chaturthi Tithi is increasing on Navratri, due to which Chaturthi fast is being observed for two days. Navratri will last for 9 days. Panchami Tithi is being observed on 7th October at 9.47 am. Panchami Tithi is on 8th October till 11.17 pm. According to Drig Panchang, the fast on the fifth day of Navratri will be observed on 8th October only. Shashthi Tithi will be on 9th October. Saptami is on 10th October.
When is Ashtami and Navami?
Quoting various almanacs, astrologer Pt. Mohan Kumar Dutt Mishra and priest of Sohasarai Sridurga Temple Pt. Surendra Kumar Dutt Mishra say that this time, despite the increase of Chaturthi Tithi and the decline of Navami Tithi, the entire Paksha will last for 15 days and Navratri will last for nine days. Will happen. Devotees will recite for nine days. But, the date is 10th October. Maha Ashtami and Navami will be worshiped on 11th October. According to the scriptures, fasting on Maha Ashtami is considered prohibited when Saptami and Ashtami coincide. 10th is both Saptami and Ashtami. Therefore, instead of worshiping Ashtami, devotees will only visit Mahagauri.