According to the Hindu calendar, Navratri Puja starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. This year Sharadiya Navratri will start from 3 October 2024, Thursday. According to religious belief, nine different forms of Maa Durga are worshiped in the nine days of worship held in Navratri. The main purpose of Sharadiya Navratri is to worship Maa Durga and get her blessings.
It is believed that during these nine days, Mother Durga resides on earth and protects her devotees. According to the belief, the days of Navratri are very holy, even if you have not kept fast on these days, but some work should not be done even by mistake on these days. Some work must be done during Navratri, it is believed that by doing this, the auspicious result of Navratri Puja is obtained, let’s know.
Sharadiya Navratri 2024 Date
According to the Panchang, the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month will start on October 3 at 12:19 am and will end on the next day i.e. October 4 at 2:58 am. According to the Udaya date, Sharadiya Navratri will start from 3 October 2024, Thursday and this festival will end on 12 October 2024, Saturday.
Ghatasthapana Muhurat
According to the Hindu calendar, the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month is on 03 October 2024 at 12:18 pm. Also, this date is going to end on 04 October at 02:58 pm. In such a situation, according to the Udaya date, Sharadiya Navratri will start from 03 October, Thursday. There is a law of Ghat establishment on the first day of Navratri. In such a situation, the auspicious time of Ghat establishment is going to be something like this-
Ghatasthapana Muhurta – from 06:15 am to 07:22 am
Do this work in Sharadiya Navratri
- Maa Durga likes red color very much. Red color is considered a symbol of prosperity, good luck, power and love. Offer red flowers to Mother Durga in Navratri and definitely offer red colored chunari or clothes.
- Worship different forms of Mother Durga in Navratri. Especially offer new flowers, fruits and sweets to offer daily to MaaDurga.
- Chant the mantras of Mother Durga and meditate daily in Navratri. This increases peace and concentration of mind and brings happiness in the family.
- Donate or serve the needy during the holy days of Navratri. This is considered a very virtuous work, doing which gives auspicious results.
Do not do these things even by mistake in Sharadiya Navratri
- It is considered very auspicious to light the Akhand Jyoti for 9 days of Navratri, but if you are lighting the Akhand Jyot, then never leave the house empty and do not let the Akhand Jyot extinguish.
- One should not consume empty food and alcohol even by mistake in the 9 days of Navratri.
- Stay away from negativity during the days of Navratri and adopt good thoughts, avoid any kind of dispute or quarrel.
- Be sure to follow discipline at the time of worship. Getting up on time and worshiping Mata Rani with devotion is a must during the days of Navratri.
