Durga Puja is celebrated during the onset of autumn and the harvest season. It is observed in the month of Ashwin (September–October) in the Hindu calendar, over a period of ten days, with the last five being the most significant.

In 2024, Durga Puja and Navratri will see Ashtami and Navami tithis on the same day, October 11. Key rituals will also be held on the same day

In 2024, Ashtami and Navami will coincide on October 11 during Navratri. This rare alignment of lunar dates brings a special significance to the festival. Devotees can observe both rituals on a single day.

Durga Ashtami and Navami are the two most auspicious dates during the nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri. Know their significance.

Navratri commenced on October 3, marking the onset of Shardiya Navratri, a revered festival among Hindu devotees. This nine-day celebration honors Maa Durga and her nine manifestations, collectively referred to as the Navdurgas.

Durga Puja and Navratri are both dedicated to Goddess Durga, but they differ in duration, regional significance, and rituals. While Navratri is celebrated for nine days across India, Durga Puja is a five-day festival primarily observed in West Bengal,