Navratri Ashtami and Maha Navami will fall on the same day this year. According to the Hindu Panchang, Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami will be observed on Saturday October 24, 2020. It is believed that on the day of Maha Navami, the ninth day of Navratri, the goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasura.
The date and times of Navratri Ashtami and Maha Navami are provided below for devotees’ reference:
Durga Ashtami Date and time
The date and times of Navratri Ashtami and Maha Navami are provided below for devotees’ reference:
Durga Ashtami Date and time
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020
- Ashtami Tithi Starts – 06:57 AM on October 23, 2020
- Ashtami Tithi ends – 06:58 am on Oct 24, 2020
Maha Navami Date and time
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020
- Navami Tithi Starts – 06:58 AM on October 24, 2020
- Navami Tithi ends – 07:41 AM on October 25, 2020
Navratri Parana Date and time
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2020
On the day of Ashtami and Maha Navami, the devotees also worship young women as a form of Navdurga. The worship of girls during Durga Puja is known as Kumari Puja. This year, the Kumari Puja or Kanya Puja will be observed on October 24, 2020.
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