DURGA PUJA 2024 IN INDIA: WHEN MAHA SHASTHI, MAHA SAPTAMI, DURGA ASHTAMI, MAHA NABAMI AND VIJAY DASHAMI BE HELD? GET THE FULL CALENDAR FOR CELEBRATE DURGA PUJA
IIE Digital Desk: Durga Puja is the grand festival which it's celebrating the victory of the Goddess Durga Puja over the demon Mahisasura, is one of the most significant and eagerly awaited festivals for Hindus, particularly in the Indian subcontinent. This auspicious occasion was marked by elaborate rituals, cultural festivities, and a profound sense of devotion in 2024. Durga Puja had hold the special significance, and enthuastic were delicate to know when this grand celebration will be take place. Durga Puja typically follows a lunar calendar, and its timing varies from year to year. To determine the dates, one must understand the complicated connection between Mahalaya, Pitri Paksha, and Devi Paksha.
Mahalaya,is the day dedicated to paying homage to ancestors, marked the beginning of Devi Paksha, during which Goddess Durga descends to Earth. Mahalaya 2024 falls on Wednesday, October 2, which coincidiently with Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday. On this day, Hindus pay homage to their ancestors as it marks the beginning of Devi Paksha, the period during which Goddess Durga will be arriving on Earth. Paksha commences the day after Mahalaya Amavasya, which signifies the conclusion of Pitru Paksha.In 2024, Durga Puja, a five-day festival starting from Shashti and will be concluded from Vijay Dashami or Dusshera, will begin on October 9 and end on October 13. Here is the calendar of 2024 of Durga Puja:
"Mahalaya: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Maha Panchami: Tuesday, October 8,2024
Maha Sasthi: Wednesday, October 9,2024
Maha Saptami: Thursday, October 10,2024
Maha Ashtami: Friday, October 11, 2024
Maha Navami: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Bijoya Dashami (Vijayadashami): Sunday, October 13, 2024"
The five days of Durga Puja festivities start with Shasthi and end with Vijay Dashami. Devotees and enthuastic are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Goddess Durga Puja, ready to immerse themselves in the spiritual and cultural riches that this great festival had to offer. It's not just a celebration; it's a timeless tradition that continues to inspire and bring communities together year after year.
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