Maha Saptami 2024 Date and Shubh Tithi: Know Significance of the Auspicious Day To Worship Goddess Durga During the Festival
Maha Saptami holds great significance as on this day the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ritual is performed, where the life force of Goddess Durga is symbolically infused into the idol. This marks the moment when the idol is regarded as a living manifestation of the goddess, ready to be worshipped by devotees.
Maha Saptami is the seventh day of the Navratri festival, particularly celebrated during Durga Puja in many parts of India, especially West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, and Tripura. The auspicious day marks the beginning of the main festivities of Durga Puja. On this day, the idol of Goddess Durga is unveiled for worship, and the ritual of ‘Pran Pratishtha’ is performed, which involves invoking the Goddess into the idol. Maha Saptami 2024 will be celebrated on Thursday, October 10.
Maha Saptami is the day when the spiritual essence of Goddess Durga is believed to descend into her idol, marking the true commencement of the Durga Puja rituals. As we celebrate the auspicious occasion of Durja Puja, here’s all you need to know about Maha Saptami 2024 date, shubh tithi and the significance of this day.
Maha Saptami 2024 Date and Shubh Tithi
Maha Saptami 2024 will be celebrated on Thursday, October 10. The Saptami tithi begins at 12:14 PM on October 9 and ends at 12:31 PM on October 10.
Maha Saptami Significance
The day of Maha Saptami holds great significance as on this day the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ritual is performed, where the life force of Goddess Durga is symbolically infused into the idol. This marks the moment when the idol is regarded as a living manifestation of the goddess, ready to be worshipped by devotees. Traditionally, Maha Saptami is the day when Goddess Durga begins her fierce battle against the demon king Mahishasura.
According to the legend, the demon had created terror among gods and humans, and Saptami symbolises the initial phase of Durga's victory march, signifying the struggle of good against evil. The day is celebrated with great fervour where people wear new clothes, visit pandals (temporary structures for the idols), and participate in the cultural activities and celebrations associated with the festival.
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