Durga Puja, most anticipated festival, commences with Shardiya Navratri, honoring the nine sacred forms of Maa Durga. Although the festivities span nine days, the main celebrations are celebrated on five vibrant days. Our renowned astrologer Radhakant Vats sheds light on the significance and schedule of Durga Puja. The festivities will begin on October 9, 2024, and culminate on October 13.
Durga Puja 2024 Dates
The vibrant festival of Durga Puja commences on Shashthi Tithi, the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, and culminates with the immersion of Goddess Durga on Dashami Tithi, marking Dussehra. In 2024, this revered celebration begins on Tuesday, October 9, and concludes on Saturday, October 13. A significant ritual takes place on Saptami Tithi, when the blindfold covering Maa Durga's eyes is ceremoniously removed, symbolizing the awakening of the goddess's divine power.
- October 9 (Shashthi):When the goddess is welcomed.
- October 10 (Saptami): When rituals begin in earnest.
- October 11 (Ashtami): The day of divine power
- October 12 (Navami): The final day of rituals
- October 13 (Vijayadashami): When Maa Durga's idol is immersed and the festival concludes.
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Durga Puja 2024 Significance
Durga Puja, West Bengal's iconic festival, honors Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura on Dashami Tithi. This day, marking the tenth day of Ashwin Shukla Paksha, is celebrated as Vijay Dashami, signifying the triumph of good over evil. Notably, it also commemorates Lord Rama's triumph over Ravana, underscoring the day's significance in Hindu mythology.
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Durga Puja 2024 Mantras
"ॐ दुर्गायै नम"
"ॐ जय दुर्गे माता"
"ॐ सरस्वती नमस्तुभ्यम्"
"ॐ शक्ति देवी नम"
"ॐ महाक्रूरीं महाक्रूरीं महाक्रूरीं नम"
"ॐ तारा तारे स्वाहा"
"ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्"
"ॐ दुर्गे चंद्रिके देव्यै नम"
"ॐ कात्यायन्यै नम"
"ॐ भगवती नम"
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