Navratri 2024 begins on October 3, marking nine days of devotion to Goddess Durga's avatars, culminating with Dusshera and Durga Puja celebrations across India. The vibrant and auspicious festival of Navratri is set to begin in the first week of October 2024. This nine-day celebration is dedicated to worshipping the nine different avatars of Goddess Durga, and it concludes with the festival of Dusshera (or Vijayadashami) on the tenth day.
Navratri marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, though customs vary by region. Navratri and Durga Puja 2024: A Festive October October 2024 is packed with Hindu festivals, with Navratri and Durga Puja taking center stage. These festivals, celebrated in different parts of the country, symbolize the triumph of good over evil and are marked by fasting, prayers, and cultural festivities.
In North India, Navratri is a nine-day affair, concluding with Dusshera on the tenth day. However, in states like West Bengal and other eastern parts of India, the last four days of Navratri are celebrated as Durga Puja, a grand festival honoring the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. According to the Drik Panchang, Navratri will begin on October 3, 2024, shortly after Pitru Paksha ends on October 2, 2024.
Navratri 2024: Day-Wise Calendar Here’s a breakdown of the key rituals for each day of Navratri 2024: Day 1: October 3 - Pratipada Rituals: Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja Day 2: October 4 -.