The final day of Durga Puja, Maha Navami, is very important to the festival. On October 11th, 2024, Maha Navami will be observed. On this auspicious day, devotees will gather to honor Goddess Durga.
The Shodashopachar Puja, which consists of sixteen different kinds of offerings made to the goddess, follows the Mahasnan, a ceremonial bathing ritual, as the first part of the celebrations on Maha Navami. Because the performance can vary according to the lunar calendar, the timing of the rituals is crucial.
Durga Navami 2024: Date and Time
| Event | Day/Date |
| Maha Navami | Friday, October 11, 2024 |
| Ashwina Navratri Parana | Saturday, October 12, 2024 |
| Navami Tithi Begins | 12:06 PM on Oct 11, 2024 |
| Navami Tithi Ends | 10:58 AM on Oct 12, 2024
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Why is Maha Navami Celebrated?
Maha Navami is celebrated on the navam (or the ninth) day of the Shukla paksha in the Indian month of Ashwina. According to the English calendar, this falls in September and October.
Significance Of Navratri Navmi
Goddess Durga is honored as Mahisasuramardini, or the “Annihilator of the Buffalo Demon,” on Maha Navami. This day commemorates Durga’s victory over Mahishasura, the demon, and is regarded as the day when righteousness prevails over evil.
Durga Balidan, which is always performed on the Uday Vyapini Navami Tithi, is an important ritual that is performed on this day. The Nirnaysindhu text states that the best time to perform Balidan on Navami is during the Aparahna Kaal (afternoon).
Rituals
During Durga Puja, Navami Homa, a sacred fire ritual, is also performed on this day and has significant significance. The Navami Puja’s conclusion is the ideal time for this ritual.
In conclusion, Maha Navami is a significant day in the Durga Puja celebrations because it is the day when devotion and worship come to an end. It is a day on which devotees show their respect for the goddess and celebrate the victory of good over evil through its extensive traditions and rituals.
