Jaipur : Ashtami and Navami dates of Shardiya Navratri are very important. Therefore Ashtami of Navratri is called Maha Ashtami and Navami is called Mahanavami. On the 8th day of Navratri, Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of Maa Durga, is worshipped. Mother Siddhidatri is worshiped on Navami Tithi. Whereas the devotees observing Navratri fast and performing Ghatasthapana perform Havan and Kanya Puja on Ashtami or Navami Tithi. It is believed that the full results of Navratri fasting and worship are achieved only by performing Havan and worshiping the girl. Know what are the auspicious times for Kanya Puja on Ashtami and Navami Tithi. According to the Panchang, this year the Ashtami and Navami tithis of Shardiya Navratri are falling on the same day. Actually, Ashtami Tithi will start on October 10 at 12:31 pm and will end on October 11 at 12:06 pm. Whereas Navami Tithi will start from 12:06 pm on October 11, 2024 and end at 10:58 am on October 12. Since Ashtami fast should not be observed on Saptami Yukt Ashtami. Therefore, both Ashtami and Navami will be celebrated on 11 October 2024.
Auspicious time for worshiping girl on Shardiya Navratri
This year, the auspicious time to perform Kanya Puja of Shardiya Navratri is on 11th October. Know 6 auspicious times for Kanya Puja-
Brahma Muhurta- 04:40 am to 05:29 am
Morning time- 05:04 am to 06:19 am
Abhijit Muhurta- 11:43 am to 12:30 pm
Vijay Muhurta- 02:03 pm to 02:49 pm
Twilight Muhurta – 05:55 pm to 06:19 pm
Evening time- 05:55 pm to 07:09 pm
kanya puja method
Respectfully invite girls for Kanya Puja. Then wash the feet of the girls when they arrive. Do their tilak. Make them sit on the seat with respect, touch their feet and seek blessings. Feed them satvik food like kheer, puri, halwa etc. Then bid farewell with respect by giving gifts and Dakshina as per your capacity.
