Durga Puja Calendar 2024: Date-wise Full Schedule, Significance

Durga Puja 2024: One of the most auspicious festivals among Hindus is approaching. Durga Puja celebrates the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. The festival falls during Shardiya Navratri , which is celebrated across the country with great zeal and enthusiasm.

This year, Durgotsava will begin on Tuesday, October 8.

Calendar:

Maha Panchami: Tuesday, 8 October 2024  
Maha Shashthi: Wednesday, 9 October 2024  
Maha Saptami: Thursday, 10 October 2024  
Maha Ashtami: Friday, 11 October 2024  
Maha Navami: Saturday, 12 October 2024  
Vijaya Dashami: Sunday, 13 October 2024

Durga Puja Significance:

Devotees across the country perform several rituals in honor of Maa Durga. Durga Puja, a ten-day festival, celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of righteousness and feminine power over evil forces.

This celebration represents the elimination of negative energies and commemorates Goddess Durga's fierce battle with the demon Mahishasura.

During Navratri , devotees perform Ghatastapana, prepare special foods, and observe strict fasting for nine days to please the Goddess.

Worshipping Goddess Durga with devotion is believed to protect against evil spirits, black magic, and negative energies. Navratri embodies the lesson of staying strong and resilient against adversity. Its core message is to empower oneself with inner strength, resilience, and positivity, embracing divine feminine energy to triumph over negativity.