Navratri has special significance in Hinduism. Sharadiya Navratri 2024 is going to start in October next month. In Sharadiya Navratri, there is a provision to worship nine forms of Maa Durga. So know the date, auspicious time and importance of Sharadiya Navratri.
Diwali is one of the major festivals of Hinduism. Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated every year on the new moon day of Aso month. According to the scriptures, it is believed that on this day Lord Shri Rama, along with Laxman and Mother Sita, returned to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile. In the joy of their return, the entire Ayodhya was decorated with ghee lamps. This is the reason why it is celebrated all over the country every year. Along with this, Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha, the goddess of wealth, are worshiped on this day. Let us know when is Diwali, Dhanteras, Kali Chaudash and other festivals this year.
When is Sharadiya Navratri 2024?
According to the Hindu calendar, the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month will start at 12:19 pm on October 3 and end at 2:58 am on October 4. According to the Udaya date, Sharadiya Navratri will start from Thursday, October 3, 2024. Sharadiya Navratri will end on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Sharadiya Navratri 2024 Dates
First day of Navratri - Worship of Maa Shailputri - 3 October 2024
Second day of Navratri - Worship of Maa Brahmacharini - 4 October 2024
Third day of Navratri - Worship of Maa Chandraghanta - 5 October 2024
Fourth day of Navratri - Worship of Maa Kushmanda - 6 October 2024
Fifth day of Navratri - Worship of Maa Skandamata - 7 October 2024
Sixth day of Navratri - Worship of Maa Katyayani - 8 October 2024
Seventh day of Navratri - Maa Kaalratri Puja - 9 October 2024
Eighth day of Navratri - Worship of Maa Siddhidatri - 10 October 2024
Ninth day of Navratri - Worship of Maa Mahagauri - 11 October 2024
Vijayadashami - 12 October 2024, Durga Visarjan
Dhanteras 2024
The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated every year on the thirteenth day of the month of Aso. It is considered auspicious to buy gold and silver and other things on this day. The Puja Muhurta on this day will be from 06:30 pm to 08:12 pm.
Chhoti Diwali 2024
A day before Diwali, we celebrate the festival of Chhoti Diwali. It is also called Kali Chaudas or Narak Chaturdashi. Kali Chaudas is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the month of Aso. This year will fall on October 30, 2024.
When is Diwali 2024?
The Amas date of Aso month will start on October 31 at 3.52 pm and end on November 1 at 6.16 pm. In such a situation, the festival of Diwali will be celebrated on November 1, 2024.
Govardhan Puja 2024 Gujarati New Year
Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the second day of Diwali. Annakoot is worshiped on this day. On this day, Govardhan or a symbolic form of Lord Krishna made of cow dung is worshipped. This year Govardhan Puja is on 2 November 2024. This day is celebrated as New Year in Gujarat. Leap year is celebrated on Kartik Sud Ekam.
Bhai Bij 2024
Bhai Bija or Kartik Sud 2 is the second day of the first month of the year according to Vikram Samvat of the Hindu calendar. This year Bhai Bija will be celebrated on 3 November 2024. The auspicious time of Bhai Bija will be from 01:10 pm to 03:21 pm.
Diwali 2024 Calendar
Dhanteras - 29 October 2024 (Tuesday)
Kali Chaudas - 30 October 2024 (Wednesday)
Diwali, Lakshmi Puja - 1 November 2024 (Friday)
New Year, Govardhan Puja - 2 November 2024 (Saturday)
Bhai Bij - 3 November 2024 (Sunday)
According to the scriptures, it is believed that the festival of Diwali starts with Dhanteras, which ends with Bhai Bij. This festival, which lasts for 5 days, is celebrated with great pomp. According to religious beliefs, Goddess Lakshmi resides and roams on the earth on the day of Diwali. Due to this, along with worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on this day, the house is decorated with diyas. This makes the mother very happy and blesses with happiness and prosperity.
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