Durga Puja and Shardiya Navratri 2024 are approaching with a wave of excitement and spiritual devotion across India. Navratri, one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, will begin on 3 October 2024 and last until 12 October 2024, making it a full nine days of celebration. The confusion over whether it would be eight or nine days this year has been resolved, with the festival confirmed to last for the complete nine days.
Navratri 2024 Dates and Celebrations
- Mahalaya Amavasya: 2 October 2024, marking the traditional day to invite Goddess Durga to Earth.
- Navratri Begins: 3 October 2024.
- Navratri Ends: 12 October 2024.
During this period, devotees fast, perform rituals, and worship various forms of Goddess Durga.
Durga Puja 2024
Durga Puja, which coincides with the final four days of Navratri, will begin on 9 October 2024. The grand celebration, particularly popular in West Bengal, features artistic pandals, vibrant rituals, and large gatherings of devotees.
Dussehra or Vijaydashami
On 12 October 2024, the festival concludes with Dussehra, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama’s defeat of Ravana in the Ramayana. This day also marks the Durga Visarjan, where idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in water, bidding her farewell until the next year.
Navratri and Durga Puja bring people together in a celebration of cultural, spiritual, and social unity, making these festivals deeply significant for Hindus across the world.
