Navratri 2024 Calendar: Dates, Puja Vidhi, and Significance

Navratri is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. The festival represents the 9 forms of Goddess Durga from Maa Shailputri to Maa Siddhiatri.

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Devotees take this auspicious Navratri festival to Manifest the 9 forms of Goddess Durga on different days. It is believed that Goddess Durga formed in the 9 Nari Shakti avatars at other times to fight the evils.

The blog reveals Navratri 2024 calendar with Puja Vidhi and the Significance of this auspicious festival. At AstrosevaTalk devotees can also avail the special Navratri E Puja to take the blessings of Goddess Durga from the comfort of their home. 

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Navratri 2024 Calendar 

As the Navratri is celebrated for 9 days, the Navratri 2024 calendar also comprises of all those 9 days. This year the Navratri festival will begin on October 3 and last until October 12.

You can check out the Navratri 2024 calendar dates for each day below

October 3 (Day 1) - This is the first day of Navratri, and devotees will manifest the Goddess Shailaputri on this day.

October 4 (Day 2 ) - The second day of Navratri will be devoted to the worship and manifestation of Goddess Brhamacharini 

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October 5 (Day 3) - The third Day will be marked by the devotion of Goddess Kushamanda with spiritual manifestation

October 6 (Day 4) - The fourth day of Navratri is devoted to Goddess Kushmanda worship.

October 7 (Day 5) - Navratri's fifth day is dedicated to worshiping the Goddess Skandmata.

October 8 (Day 6) - Devotees worship the Goddess Katyayani on day 6 of Navratri.

October 9 ( Day 7) - Devotees manifest Goddess Kalaratri worship on the 7th day of Navratri.

October 10 (Day 8) - Goddess Mahaguari is manifested and worshipped on the 8th day of Navratri.

October 11 ( Day 9) - The final day of Navratri is devoted to the Goddess Siddhiatri worship by the devotees.

Navratri Puja Vidhi 

Navratri Puja Vidhi compromises the practice of various Navratri rituals on all nine days of worship and manifestation. These rituals are focused on devotion and purification of the environment and self to invoke the blessings of Goddess Durga. 

Below is brief information on all the rituals and Navratri puja Vidhi practice. 

Kalash Sthapana

The Goddess Durga is welcomed with the Statahpana of Kalash at the divine temple location of the house. It includes the Kalasah filled with pure water which is placed on the bed of rice. The top of Kalash is adorned with coconut and mango leaves. This ritual symbolizes the Universe and the energy of Goddess Durga in the universe. 

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Daily Worship Practice 

This is the daily worship practice performed by the devotees to the 9 forms of Goddess Durga. After the worship, they offer bhog to the Goddess and take the blessings.

Fasting Practice 

Fasting is a key part of Navrati practices performed by the devotees with their dedication. Devotees keep fast from the morning to the evening and break the fast after offering Bhog to the Goddess.

Kanya Puja

On the ninth day of Navratri, the devotees perform the Kanya Puja practice to feed the 9 girls. These 9 girls feed the 9 forms of Goddess Durga, devotees take the blessings of these nine girls after performing the puja.

Navratri is not just a festival rather it is a highly spiritual event to align with the 9 forms of Goddess Durga. The festival brings the auspicious opportunity for spiritual renewal and divine connection with the Devi Shakti. Devotees take this opportunity to invite Goddess Durga into their homes by performing the rituals to seek her blessings in the form of wisdom, spirituality, and success.

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