Category: Sharadotsava

Durga Ashtami : October 11, Friday (Ashshin 25, 1431) The Eighth day of Durga Puja Calendar, begins with a recital of Sanskrit hymns, as thousands of devotees offered “Pushpanjali” to the Goddess. As the day wore on, it was time for the important “Sandhi Puja”, which marks the inter-linking of the Maha Ashtami and Maha […]

Durga Navami : October 12, Saturday (Ashshin 26, 1431) On day Nine of Shardiya Navratri, this is the concluding day of Durga Puja. After “Kumari-Puja” the main attraction of Navami Puja is Hom (Hawan) followed by “Khichudi-Bhog”. Durga Puja Calendar Date & Timings of Durga Puja 2024       Puja Tithi         […]

Bijoya Dashami : October 13, Sunday (Ashshin 27, 1431) The last day of Durga Puja Calendar, after the three days of Puja, on Dashami, after serving the “Sheetal-Bhog” a tearful farewell is offered to the Goddess using “Darpan Visarjan”. A grand send-off is arranged followed by “Dadhi-Karma” and “Sindoor-Khela”. The idols are carried in processions […]