Sharadiya Navratri is dedicated to the nine forms of Adi Shakti Maa Durga. In these nine days, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. Preparations for Navratri start from the evening of the last day of Shraddha. This time the last Shraddha i.e. Sarvapitre Amavasya is on October 2. After this, the festival of Navratri will start from November 3. On the first day, the Kalash of Maa Durga is established. After this, Kanya Pujan is done on Ashtami and Navami and Dussehra festival will be celebrated the next day. In Navratri, the arrival and departure of the mother is considered. The arrival and departure of the mother depends on the day of her arrival. This time the festival of Navratri is starting on October 3. October 3 is Thursday and the mother is arriving in a palanquin.
It is believed that the vehicle during the arrival and departure of the mother has an impact on the country and the world. This year the mother is coming riding on a palanquin. Riding on a palanquin has been considered auspicious in Devi Purana. However, riding on a palanquin has also been considered the cause of a partial epidemic. Rakesh Pandey, priest of Khadeshwari temple, says that this year Mother Bhagwati is going riding on Charanayudh i.e. a rooster with large claws. It is believed that it has an adverse effect on the nation. Nine forms of the mother are worshiped on the nine days of Navratri. Shailputri on the first day, Brahmacharini on the second day, Chandraghanta on the third day, Kushmanda on the fourth day, Skandamata on the fifth day, Katyayani on Shashthi, Kalratri on Saptami, Mahagauri on Ashtami and Siddhidatri on Navami. Navratri is of nine days.
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The Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month will start from 12:18 am on October 03. Pratipada will end on October 04 at 02:58 am. In such a situation, Sharadiya Navratri will start from October 03. Sharadiya Navratri will end on October 11. The festival of Vijayadashami will be celebrated on the next day i.e. October 12.
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