This nine-day festival begins on the Pratipada of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. In 2024, Ashwin Navratri will be celebrated from October 3 to October 12.
Sharadiya Navratri is also known as Ashwin Navratri that begins on the Pratipada Tithi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha and concludes on Navami, with Dussehra being celebrated on the final day
Navratri is a nine-day festival that honors the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga. Each day of the festival is dedicated to a different form of the goddess, who symbolizes strength, wisdom, and prosperity. Vijayadashami is the tenth day of Navratri, and marks the day when Lord Rama defeated Ravana and recovered Goddess Sita
Bengal, Tripura and Assam, the night is known as Kojagari Purnima. Kojagari translates to ‘one who is awake’ in Bengali. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits people’s houses on this night, checks whether they are staying awake, and blesses them only if they are awake.
The main event, Laxmi Puja, will take place after sunset. The festival spans five days starting with Dhanteras on October 29 and concluding with Bhai Dooj on November 3. Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness.
Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil, as it is believed that Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura on this day. It is also known as Chhoti Diwali or Yam Chaturdashi.
Lakshmi Puja is a significant part of Diwali, the festival of lights, and is performed to honor the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi. The puja is believed to bring wealth, prosperity, health, and abundance to households.
Balipratipada, also known as Diwali Padwa, is a festival that celebrates the return of the demon king Bali to Earth and the victory of Vishnu over Bali
They perform aarti (a ritual of worship) and apply a vermillion mark on their brothers’ foreheads as a symbol of protection from evil. In return, brothers give gifts to their sisters as a token of their love and blessings. The significance of Bhau Beej lies in the strong bond of affection and love between siblings.
Tulsi Vivah is a significant Hindu festival that symbolizes the union of purity, devotion, and prosperity. It’s celebrated by performing a symbolic marriage between the Tulsi plant and Lord Vishnu, who are believed to represent the divine feminine and masculine energies, respectively.
Dev Diwali is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura, and is also known as the “Diwali of the Gods”. It’s celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartik, which is usually 15 days after Diwali.
Margashirsha month starts in November and continues to December. It has many festivals, including Kalbhairav Jayanti, Utpanna Ekadashi, Vivah Panchami, Gita Jayanti, Mokshada Ekadashi, Dattatreya Jayanti and Annapurna Jayanti.