Navratri 2019: Navratri begins on Sunday, September 29 and ends on Monday, October 7. Navratri means 9 sacred days. These nine days are dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine avatars. A distinct avatar of Goddess Durga is worshipped on each of the nine days.
Navratri 2019 Dates
Navratri is celebrated from 29th September to 7th October this year. It is celebrated for 9 days.
| Navratri Day | Goddess | Tithi | Poojas | Offerings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day-1 (29-September) | Shailaputri | Pratipada | Ghatsthapana, Chandra Darshan, Shailaputri Puja | Ghee |
| Day-2 (30-September) | Brahmacharini | Dwitiya | Brahmacharini Puja | Sugar |
| Day-3 (1-October) | Chandraghanta | Tritiya | Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja, Varad Vinayak Chauth | Ghee |
| Day-4 (2-October) | Kushmanda | Chaturthi | Kushmanda Puja, Upang Lalita Vrat | Malupa |
| Day-5 (3-October) | Skandamata | Panchami | Skandamata Puja | Bananas |
| Day-6 (4-October) | Katyayini | Shashthi | Katyayini Puja | Honey |
| Day-7 (5-October) | Kaalratri | Saptami | Kaalratri Puja, Saraswati Awahan | Jaggery |
| Day-8 (6-October) | Mahagauri | Ashtami | Mahagauri Puja, Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami, Sandhi Puja | Coconut |
| Day-9 (7-October) | Siddhidatri | Navami | Siddhidatri Puja, Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa | Grains |
| Day-10 (8-October) | — | Dashami | Navratri Parana, Durga Visarjan, Vijaya Dashami | — |
Why is Navratri celebrated?
Navratri or Durga Puja is celebrated as a symbol of victory of good over evil. As per legend, Goddess Durga defeated the demon king Mahishasura to save the world and restore Dharma. In South India, Navratri is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.
How to celebrate Navratri in 2019?
Navratri is celebrated with fervour and devotion all across India. People celebrate Navratri by praying to the 9 forms of goddess Durga during the 9 days and performing poojas. Garba dance is the most famous activity during Navratri and especially popular in Gujarat and Mumbai. The festival culminates in Dasara.
What are the Navratri Colors?
It is a tradition to wear dresses that represent the colours of Navratri on each of the 9 days.
Use these colours as a guide and make this Navratri more colourful.
If you have any questions about Navratri, please leave your comment below and we will get back to you super-fast.
Arvind Tiple says
Which colour phool Mala are offered on each day of Navratri?
Sasidhar Darla says
The colors are mentioned in the article.
K. Raghavendran says
Thank u very much for providing the information on the navaratri dates n the significance of performing it. Very informative. Appreciate
Kamanee says
Thank you for the spiritual enlightenment
Jiban kar says
When puja will start suvamuhatat
Sasidhar Darla says
You can start the Navratri pujas early in the morning. Finish before noon.