Sharadiya Navratri, the nine-day festival of fasting and worship, commenced on Thursday morning with Kalash Sthapana. (News18 Hindi)
This year, some dates during Navratri have shorter durations, which may lead to confusion about fasting dates. Astrologer Pandit Rakesh Pandey of Maharishi Parashar Jyotish Sansthan specifies the auspicious timings for the nine days of Navratri
Sharadiya Navratri begins today, October 3, from the Ashwin Shukla Pratipada Tithi. This year’s Navratri falls under the Gemini ascendant, with Mercury positioned in the fourth house of its own zodiac sign, Virgo. The Sun and Moon are aligned with Ketu, promising auspicious results.
The nine-day festival of fasting and worship commenced this morning with Kalash Sthapana. The auspicious time for Kalash Sthapana was between 6:15 am and 7:22 am. For those who missed the morning time, it can also be performed in the afternoon during Abhijeet Muhurta, from 11:46 am to 12:33 pm.
This year, some dates during Navratri have shorter durations, which may lead to confusion about fasting dates. Astrologer Pandit Rakesh Pandey of Maharishi Parashar Jyotish Sansthan specifies the auspicious timings for the nine days of Navratri.
Sharadiya Navratri 2024 Vrat Calendar
Navaratri First Day – 3 October: Kalash Sthapana, Worship of Maa Shailputri
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada Tithi: 3 October 12:18 AM to 4 October 02:58 AM
Navaratri Second Day – 4 October: Worship of Maa Brahmacharini
Ashwin Shukla Dwitiya Tithi: 4 October 02:58 AM to 5 October 05:30 AM
Navaratri Third Day – 5 October: Worship of Maa Chandraghanta
Ashwin Shukla Tritiya Tithi: 5 October 05:30 AM to 6 October 07:49 AM
Navaratri Fourth Day – 6 October: Vinayak Chaturthi of Ashwin Month
Ashwin Shukla Chaturthi Tithi: 6 October 07:49 AM to 7 October 09:47 AM
Navaratri Fifth Day – 7 October: Worship of Maa Kushmanda
Ashwin Shukla Panchami Tithi: 7 October 09:47 AM to 8 October 11:17 AM
Navaratri Sixth Day – 8 October: Worship of Goddess Skandamata
Ashwin Shukla Shashthi Tithi: 8 October 11:17 AM to 9 October 12:14 PM
Navaratri Seventh Day – 9 October: Worship of Maa Katyayani
Ashwin Shukla Saptami Tithi: 9 October 12:14 PM to 10 October 12:31 PM
Navaratri Eighth Day – 10 October: Worship of Maa Kaalratri
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami Tithi: 10 October 12:31 PM to 11 October 12:06 PM
Navaratri Ninth Day – 11 October: Durga Ashtami, Maha Navami, Worship of Maa Mahagauri, Worship of Maa Siddhidatri
Ashwin Shukla Navami Tithi: 11 October 12:06 PM to 12 October 10:58 AM
Navaratri Tenth Day – 12 October: Dussehra, Navratri Havan, Durga Visarjan
Ashwin Shukla Dashami Tithi: 12 October 10:58 AM to 13 October 09:08 AM
