New Delhi: The auspicious festival of Navratri is almost here! Navratri begins from October 17 and will end on October 25. The nine-day long festival concludes with Vijaya Dashami celebrations, which falls between October 25-26 due to the timings. 


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Navratri is dedicated to the different forms of Maa Durga. The devotees worship nine avatars of the goddess in these nine days. 


The festival is celebrated twice a year. Chaitra Navratri falls between March and April while Sharad or Sharadiya Navratri takes place between September and October. 


As we are all set to celebrate Navratri, here are the dates to keep in mind and the puja timings.


Take a look:


October 17, Day 1 - Pratipada, Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja


Ghatasthapana Muhurat - 06:23 AM to 10:12 AM
Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat - 11:43 AM to 12:29 PM


October 18, Day 2 - Dwitiya, Chandra Darshana, Brahmacharini Puja


October 19, Day 3 - Tritiya, Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja


October 20, Day 4 - Chaturthi, Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Upang Lalita Vrat


October 21, Day 5 - Panchami, Skandamata Puja, Saraswati Avahan


October 22, Day 6 - Shashthi, Katyayani Puja, Saraswati Puja


October 23, Day 7 - Saptami, Kalaratri Puja


October 24, Day 8 - Ashtami, Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja, Maha Navami


October 25, Day 9 - Navami, Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa, Navratri Parana, Vijayadashami


October 26, Day 10 - Vijaya Dashami, Durga Visarjan


(according to drikpanchang.com)


Along with Navratri, people also celebrate Durga Puja with much fervour. It is a major festival of the Bengalis but is celebrated across the globe. 


The dates for Durga Puja 2020 are:


October 21 - Panchami 


October 22 - Shashthi


October 23 -Saptami 


October 24 - Ashtami 


October 25 - Navami


October 26 - Vijaya Dashami


Here's wishing our readers a very happy Navratri and a prosperous Durga Puja!