Shardiya Navratri 2023:
u00a0The festival of Navratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India. Tomorrow, which is 15th October, the Sharadiya Navratri will commence on a Sunday. In Hinduism, this festival is celebrated with joy and fervor. Every date of Sharadiya Navratri, from the establishment of the Kalash to its immersion, holds great significance.
During Navratri, the nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped for nine days. The Sharadiya Navratri starts on the first day of the bright fortnight of the Ashwin month. Let’s explore the auspicious timings for Kalash installation and the important dates of Navratri.
Auspicious Timing for Kalash Installation: In Hinduism, auspicious and inauspicious timings are determined based on the Panchang (Hindu calendar). This year, the auspicious timing for Kalash installation during Sharadiya Navratri is from 11:44 AM to 12:30 PM on the 15th of October. In other words, you can perform the Kalash installation during this 46-minute auspicious period.
Date of Kalash Installation: Sunday, 15th October 2023 Auspicious Timing for Kalash Installation: Morning from 6:30 AM to 8:47 AM Auspicious Timing for Kalash Installation (Abhijit Muhurat): From 11:44 AM to 12:30 PM
How will Mother Durga arrive?
Although the mount of Mother Durga is typically a lion, on the occasion of Navratri, she uses different vehicles based on the specific dates to descend to Earth. This year, as Navratri begins on a Sunday, Mother Durga will choose an elephant as her vehicle. The Bhagavat Purana mentions that on Sundays and Mondays, when Navratri commences, Mother Durga arrives on an elephant. It is believed that whenever Mother Durga arrives on an elephant, there is a good yield of crops in the country.
The dates of Sharadiya Navratri are as follows:
1. 15th October 2023 – Pratipada Tithi: Worship of Goddess Shailputri.
2. 16th October 2023 – Dwitiya Tithi: Worship of Goddess Brahmacharini.
3. 17th October 2023 – Tritiya Tithi: Worship of Goddess Chandraghanta.
4. 18th October 2023 – Chaturthi Tithi: Worship of Goddess Kushmanda.
5. 19th October 2023 – Panchami Tithi: Worship of Goddess Skandamata.
6. 20th October 2023 – Shashthi Tithi: Worship of Goddess Katyayani Devi.
7. 21st October 2023 – Saptami Tithi: Worship of Goddess Kalratri.
8. 22nd October 2023 – Ashtami Tithi: Worship of Goddess Mahagauri.
9. 23rd October 2023 – Navami Tithi: Observance of fast in honor of Goddess Durga.
10. 24th October 2023 – Dashami Tithi: Celebration of Dussehra festival.