Shardiya Navratri 2024 Date: Shardiya Navratri, also known as the Autumn Navratri, begins after the conclusion of the Pitru Paksha, specifically following the Ashwin Amavasya. The festival starts with the Kalash Sthapana (establishment of the sacred pot) on the Ashwin month’s first day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase). This year, Shardiya Navratri starts on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Kalash Sthapana Muhurats: For the 2024 Shardiya Navratri, the Kalash Sthapana can be performed during two auspicious time slots:
Morning Muhurat: From 6:15 AM to 7:22 AM. This one-hour and six-minute window is ideal for the morning rituals.
Afternoon Muhurat: The most favorable time is during the Abhijit Muhurat, from 11:46 AM to 12:33 PM. This period offers a 47-minute window for performing the rituals.
Important Dates:
Durga Ashtami 2024: Celebrated on October 11, 2024, Friday. This day is marked by the Kanya Pujan (worship of young girls).
Maha Navami 2024: Also falls on October 11, 2024. The Navami Havan (sacred fire ritual) will be held on October 12, 2024, Saturday.
Shardiya Navratri 2024 Calendar:
October 3, Thursday: Kalash Sthapana, Shailputri Puja
October 4, Friday: Brahmacharini Puja
October 5, Saturday: Chandraghanta Puja
October 6, Sunday: Vinayak Chaturthi
October 7, Monday: Kushmanda Puja
October 8, Tuesday: Skandamata Puja
October 9, Wednesday: Katyayani Puja
October 10, Thursday: Kalratri Puja
October 11, Friday: Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja
October 12, Saturday: Navami Havan, Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami, Dussehra, Shastra Puja
Shardiya Navratri is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. The nine nights of Navratri are marked by different forms of Devi Durga and are celebrated with devotion and fervor across India, including the grand Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata.
