9 Days - Navratri schedule (dates and significance)

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Navratri schedule: Here’s all you need to know about dates and significance of 9 days!





First Navratra is dedicated to Goddess Ghatasthapana

Sharadiya Navratri is to begin from and the first day from the nine is dedicated to Goddess Ghatsthapna and the day is commenced by Shailputri puja. The festival was held in its most elemental form even in prehistoric times as Maa Shakti was worshipped. In order to have the blessings of Maa Shakti in human life, Hindus worship Maa Durga and all her feminine aspects of divine femininity over nine days and nine nights.

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Second Navrata is dedicated to Goddess Chandra Darshan

Second Navrata will fall on 22nd September and devotees must start their day with Brahmcharini puja. Navratri is held at the two most important junctions of the year - during the onset of spring season and again during the commencement of the winter season.

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Third Navratra is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta

Devotees must start their fast or day with worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta on 23rd September (third navratra). The devotees sincerely worship the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga for nine days to overcome the effect of negative forces through her blessings and protection.

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Fourth Navratra is dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda

Devotees must start their fast or day with worshipping Goddess Kushmanda on 24th September (fourth navratra). Each day has its own significance as it is dedicated to one of her forms: Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri. Devotees observe fasting, chant mantras, sing hymns, recite chapters from Markandeya Purana and sing devotional songs during Navratri to be blessed with prosperity, health and wisdom in their life.

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Fifth Navratra is dedicated to Skandmata

Skandmata is worshipped on fifth day of Navratri which is to fall on 25th September. While fasting and praying is a strong practice, it is believed abstinence from alcoholic drinks, grains, wheat and onion help seekers to be better able to imbibe the traits that Maa Durga in her different forms represent.

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Sixth Navratra is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani
Following no clash or deduction this year, sixth navratra will fall on 26 September itself. 'Jaagran' and 'Mata ki Chowki' are an integral part of the tradition to invoke the goddess name and to be in harmony with the divine energy of Maa Durga.

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Seventh Navratra is dedicated to Goddess Kalratri

Devotees must start the seventh day of Navratri (27 September) with worshipping Goddess Goddess Katyayani. Sharad Navratri coincides with the lunar month of Ashwin (September-October), and is held in the auspicious fortnight that stretches from the new moon to the full moon. Held in September or October, it thus marks the onset of winter season in India.

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Eighth Navratra or Maha Ashtami

28 September will be celebrated as Maha Ashtami that includes Sandhi Puja on the day. Some of the devotees even worship little girls on the day and distribute gifts and cash to them, considering them as little Goddesses.

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Ninth Navratra or Maha Navami

Navratris are summed up with either hawan or puja at homes on this day will is to fall on 29 September this year, followed by Dashmi (Dusherra) on 30 September.