Maha Navami 2023 will be celebrated on October 23. This is the second last day of Durga Puja and is dedicated to conducting the Mahasnan and Shodashopachara Puja. Goddess Durga is worshipped as Mahishasuravardini on the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami - as the Goddess is believed to have taken this avatar and slayed the buffalo demon Mahishasura. As we prepare to celebrate Maha Navami 2023, here is everything you need to know about this festival: how to commemorate Maha Navami, the Significance of Maha Navami Homa and more. Navratri 2023 Day 9 – Maa Siddhidatri Puja: Know All About Devi Siddhidatri, the Ninth Form of Maa Durga Worshipped on the 9th Day of Navratri Festival.

When is Maha Navami 2023?

Maha Navami is the second most important day of Pujo celebrations and will be marked on October 23. It is believed to be the second last day of Durga Puja. It commemorates the victory of good over evil as Goddess Durga takes the Kali Avatar and kills the buffalo demon - Mahishasura. The Navami Tithi for Maha Navami celebrations begins at 19:58 on Oct 22, 2023, and will go on till 17:44 on Oct 23, 2023. One of the most important aspects of Maha Navami is the continuation of Sandhi Puja, which begins in the last 24 minutes of Ashtami Tithi. Sandhi Puja 2023 will be conducted from 19:34 to 20:22 on October 22.

Significance of Maha Navami

While Durga Ashtami and Sandhi Puja mark the time when Goddess Kali finally slays the Buffalo demon, Maha Navami is focused on Goddess Mahishasuramardini - the annihilator of Mahishasura - calming down. The auspicious Maha Navami Homa is conducted to appease Goddess Mahishasuramardini, calm her down and bring her back to the avatar of Goddess Shakti or Durga. To achieve this feat, Maha Navami begins with Mahasnan and Shodashopachar Puja. It is one of the most important parts of Pujo celebrations, and devotees often conduct special aartis and celebrations to mark the Maha Navami.

We hope that Maha Navami 2023 brings you all the love and happiness that you deserve. May the evil in your life also be defeated by the good. Happy Navami.

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