NAVRATRI NINE NIGHTS OF MAA DURGA

Jai Maa Durga.........

The nine-day festival of Navratri, or Navaratri, in Hindu religion dedicated to the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. Navratri 2009 dates are from September 19 to September 27, 2009. Sharadiya Navratri begins on the first day of the bright half of Ashvin or Ashwayuja (September-October) as per traditional Hindu calendar. Navratri is also dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshmi.

Ghatsthapana – Navratri Day 1 – September 19, 2009
Navratri Day 2 – September 20, 2009
Navratri Day 3 – September 21, 2009
Navratri Day 4 – September 22, 2009
Navratri Day 5 – September 23, 2009 - Lalitha Panchami
Navratri Day 6 – September 24, 2009
Navratri Day 7 – September 25, 2009 – Saraswathi Avahan
Navratri Day 8 – September 26, 2009 – Saraswathi Puja – Mahashtami
Navratri Day 9 – September 27, 2009 – Saraswathi Puja ends – Mahanavami
The tenth day is celebrated as Dasehra or Vijaya Dashami - Saraswathi Balidan