Navratri 2020: Today is the fifth day of Sharadiya Navratri and today Goddess Skandamata is worshiped with great zeal and enthusiasm. This time there is a dilemma among the people regarding the dates of Durga Ashtami, Mahanavami and Dussehra. Well, Hindi Panchang based dates don’t work the same way as dates on the English calendar i.e 24 hour pattern. These dates can be shorter than 24 hours and sometimes even longer. Many times, these tithis fall on the same date, leading to two fasts or festivals that fall on the same day. Well don’t worry, we are here to tell you the exact date and time of Mahashtami, Mahanavami and Dashami tithis. Read also – Image of tweets from Kamala Harris’ niece showing aunt as goddess Durga, Hindu groups seek apologies
The temples have been opened in Unlock 5.0 with the strict COVID-19 regulations provided by the government. People who cannot visit temples celebrate the festival with equal joy and enthusiasm in the comfort of their homes. During these nine auspicious days of Navratri, devotees observe the fast, wake up early, worship the nine avatars, offer prayers, bhog, and prasad. Also read – Durga Puja 2020: Goddess Durga depicted as the doctor killing ‘Coronasur’ with a syringe, Shashi Tharoor calls it ‘brilliantly appropriate’
Sharadiya Navratri Ashtami Tithi Read also – Navratri 2020 Day 5: Worship the goddess Skandamata; Know Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Aarti
This year Ashtami Tithi will start on October 23 at 6.57 am, which is until 6.58 am on October 24 the next day. In that year, the fast of Maha Ashtami will be kept on October 23. On this day the goddess Mahagauri is worshiped.
Sharadiya Navratri Mahanavami Tithi
This year, Mahanavami Tithi will start at 06.58 am on October 24, it will continue until 07.41 am the next day, that is, October 25. In such a scenario, one has to keep the Mahanavami fast on October 24. Mahanavami.
Kanya pujan
This year, Kanya Pujan or Kumari Puja will take place on October 24.
Dussehra or Vijayadashami
Sharadiya Navaratri’s Dashami date starts from 07.41 am on October 25 to 9 am on October 26. In such case, the Vijayadashami or Dussehra festival will be held on Sunday, October 25.
Durga Idol Immersion
The Maa Durga Idol Dive will take place on Monday, October 26. On that day, one must submerge Durga between 06.29-08.43 am.
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