Durga Puja (Ashtami/Navami)

About this festival

Main day of Durga Puja celebrating victory of goddess

देवी दुर्गा की विजय का मुख्य दिन

Key significance

• Durga worship
• animal sacrifice in some regions
• pandal visits

How to observe

• Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
• Include: Durga worship.
• Include: animal sacrifice in some regions.
• Include: pandal visits.
• Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.

October guidance

Navratri sadhana and victory of dharma.

• Devi worship and vrat
• Recitation of stotra/chalisa
• Celebrate Vijayadashami with resolve