Chaitra Navratri has started from March 30 and it will run till 6 April. Ghatasthapana, worship and fasting have special significance in these nine days. Jawars are traditionally sown in homes. The Ashtami and Navami Tithi of Navratri are considered particularly important. Religious works like havan and girl worship are done on these days. Devotees who observe a fast for the entire nine days, they observe the fast on Navami Tithi. On this day, the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram, Ram Navami is also celebrated.
This time Navratri will be 8 days
This year, Chaitra Navratri will be only eight days instead of nine days. According to the almanac, one day has been decayed due to the second and Tritiya dates being together. This time Ashtami will be celebrated on 5 April and Navami Tithi on 6 April. Havan and Virgo Pujan will have special significance on both dates.
East and Navami dates Muhurta
According to the Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha will start from 8.12 pm on the night of April 4 and will remain at 7.26 am on the night of April 5. Ashtami will be considered on 5 April on the basis of Udayatithi.
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Major Muhurta of Ashtami Puja
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Brahma Muhurta: 4:35 am to 6:07 am
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Abhijit Muhurta: from 11:59 to 12:49 in the afternoon
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At the same time, Navami Tithi will start from 7:26 on the night of 5 April and will remain till 7:22 on the night of 6 April. According to Udayatithi, Navami will be considered on 6 April.
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Auspicious time of Navami Kanya Pujan
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Brahma Muhurta: 4:34 am to 5:20 am
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Abhijit Muhurta: from 11:58 to 12:49 in the afternoon
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Importance of Virgo Pujan
Navratri fast and complete fruit of worship are considered only when in the end the girl is worshiped and fed. On the last day of Navratri, invite girls aged 2 to 9 years old. Offer them with puri, pudding and black gram. After the puja, take blessings by touching their feet, do tilak and offer them gifts. This tradition is associated with the spirit of worshiping girls, symbolizing the nine forms of Maa Durga.
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