Shardiya Navratri in October 2024 Dates: Sharad Navratri is an auspicious Hindu occasion that is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India. The festival of Sharad Navratri, also popularly known as Navratri, usually falls in the lunar month of Ashwin, which corresponds to September-October in the Gregorian calendar. The nine-day festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga, and devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga during this time. The word Navaratri means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit, nava meaning ‘nine’ and ratri meaning ‘nights’. This year, Sharad Navratri 2024 will begin with Ghatasthapana on October 3, 2024, and end with Vijayadashami or Dussehra on October 13. And that is not all, the festival spanning over ten days is filled with festivals and celebrations. Navratri 2024 Colours for 9 Days to Wear: Know the Colour Chart, Its Significance and 9 Forms of Goddess Durga Worshipped During Sharad Navratri in October.

The tenth day of Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra, also popularly known as Vijayadashami. This auspicious festival marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. Scroll down to take a look at the Navratri 2024 Full Calendar, Navratri 2024 start and end dates from Ghatasthapana to Vijayadashami and more.

Sharad Navaratri 2024: Date-wise Schedule

  • Day 1 (October 3) – Pratipada/ Ghatasthapana/ Shailputri Puja

  • Day 2 (October 4) – Dwitiya/ Brahmacharini Puja

  • Day 3 (October 5) – Tritiya/ Chandraghanta Puja

  • Day 4 (October 6) – Vinayaka Chaturthi

  • Day 5 (October 7) – Chaturthi/ Kushmanda Puja

  • Day 6 (October 8) – Panchami/ Skandamata Puja

  • Day 7 (October 9) – Shashthi/ Katyayani Puja

  • Day 8 (October 10) – Saptami/ Kalaratri Puja

  • Day 9 (October 11) – Durga Ashtami/Mahagauri Puja / Maha Navami

  • Day 10 (October 12) – Navami/ Ayudha Puja / Siddhidhatri Puja

  • Day 10 (October 13) – Vijayadashami

Sharad Navratri, also known as Maha Navratri, is considered the most significant of the four Navratri observed throughout the year. The occasion holds great significance as it marks the transition from the monsoon season to autumn and sets the stage for the celebration of other major festivals like Durga Puja and Diwali. All the nine days during Navratri are dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Shakti.

(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

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