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Double Celebration: Ashtami and Navami on the Same Day—Get Ready for Kanya Pujan!

Navratri is a vibrant and meaningful festival that celebrates the nine forms of Goddess Durga. In 2024, the festivities will take on a unique significance as the Ashtami and Navami Tithis will occur on the same day. This year, the revered tradition of Kanya Pujan, where young girls are honored and worshipped, will be observed […]

Ashtami and Navami on the Same Day—
Ashtami and Navami on the Same Day—

Navratri is a vibrant and meaningful festival that celebrates the nine forms of Goddess Durga. In 2024, the festivities will take on a unique significance as the Ashtami and Navami Tithis will occur on the same day. This year, the revered tradition of Kanya Pujan, where young girls are honored and worshipped, will be observed on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Ashtami and Navami: Key Dates and Times

Event Date and Time
Durgashtami Friday, October 11, 2024
Ashtami Tithi Begins 12:31 PM on October 10, 2024
Ashtami Tithi Ends 12:06 PM on October 11, 2024
Maha Navami Friday, October 11, 2024
Navami Tithi Begins 12:06 PM on October 11, 2024
Navami Tithi Ends 10:58 AM on October 12, 2024
Kanya Pujan Friday, October 11, 2024

Celebrating Ashtami and Navami Together

In 2024, both Ashtami and Navami will be celebrated on October 11, a rare occurrence due to the overlapping of the lunar calendar’s Ashtami and Navami Tithis.

Importance of the Combined Celebration

The simultaneous celebration of Ashtami and Navami represents a powerful time for devotion and energy. Observing fasts and performing prayers on this day is believed to bring immense blessings to worshippers, aiding them in overcoming challenges and achieving spiritual advancement. This convergence of the two days highlights the unified strength of Goddess Durga and her many forms, making it an auspicious moment to seek her divine favor.

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