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Navratri Festival Shines Across India with Nine Nights of Cultural Splendor and Durga’s Triumphant Victory from October 3 to 12
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Navratri, also known as Shardiya Navratri, will be celebrated from Thu, 3 Oct, 2024 – Sat, 12 Oct, 2024, across Northern and Eastern India. This vibrant nine-night festival symbolizes the legendary battle between good and evil, culminating in the victory of good on the tenth day. Devotees honor Goddess Durga, the embodiment of power, energy, and wisdom, through prayers, rituals, and cultural festivities. The air is filled with devotion as communities come together for traditional dances like Garba and Dandiya, colorful processions, and shared celebrations. During this sacred period, worshippers seek Durga’s blessings for strength, protection, and wisdom, making Navratri a deeply spiritual and joyous time for all.
Navratri 2024: A Divine Celebration of Learning and Devotion
Navratri 2024 will begin on Thursday, October 3, 2024, and culminate with the joyous festival of Vijaya Dashami on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This vibrant and spiritually significant festival is celebrated over nine nights, each day honoring a different form of Devi, the Divine Feminine. Here are the key dates for Navratri 2024:
Ghatasthapana (Invocation of Devi): Thursday, October 3, 2024
Durgashtami (Eighth Day of Durga’s Worship): Friday, October 11, 2024
Maha Navami (The Ninth Day): Friday, October 11, 2024
The auspicious Ghatasthapana Muhurat is between 6:23 a.m. and 10:18 a.m. on October 3, 2024, while the Pratipada Tithi begins at 12:19 a.m. on October 3, lasting until 2:58 a.m. on October 4, 2024, according to Ujjain’s local time (IST).
What is Navratri?
Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” is a festival rooted in the profound connection between the human spirit and cosmic elements such as the Earth, the Moon, the Sun, and the Divine. The timing and rituals of Navratri are harmonized with this natural and spiritual alignment, reflecting the deep cultural significance behind the celebrations.
Traditionally, Navratri begins the day after the new moon (Amavasya), marking the start of the feminine phase of the lunar cycle. These first nine days are dedicated to the worship of Devi, the feminine Divine. The ninth day, Navami, marks the end of this feminine phase. The days around the full moon are considered neutral, followed by the eighteen days of masculine energy.
While there are twelve such Navratri periods throughout the year, each honoring a different form of Devi, the Navratri held in October—known as Sharada Navratri—is the most revered. It is dedicated to Sharada, the goddess of learning. In this tradition, learning is held in the highest regard, as it sets humans apart from other beings. While animals may possess speed or strength, humans have the unique capacity to learn and grow in knowledge, a gift from the Divine.
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