Durga Navratri is the most celebrated festive season for Hindus. Nine auspicious days dedicated to Goddess Durga (Mother Goddess) are observed as Durga Navaratri. In 2009, Durga Navratri starts with Kalash Puja on September 19 and ends with Vijaya Dashami on September 28. Lalita Panchami, Maha Saptami, Durgashtami, MahaNavami and Vijaya Dashami are the main festivals during Saran Navaratri Pooja.
Durga Navaratra puja is observed with great enthusiasm in Gujarat. Dandia and Garbha dances are performed during Navratri season in Gujarati cities like Ahmedabad, Baroda, Gandhi Nagar and Surat. In Bengal, Durga Navratri is observed as Durga Puja which mainly starts on Durga Saptami. Shandhi Puja, Shidhor Khela, Kanya Pooja and Mahanavami puja are the main rituals during Navratri for Bengali people. In North India, on Vijaya Dashami, Ramleela is observed. Ravanasur Vadha, Kumbhakarna Vadha and Meghanath Vadha are the main events in Ramleela. Vijaya Dashami is also called as Aparajita Dashami and on this day Aparajita puja and ShamiPuja are performed.
Durga Navratri 2009 dates:
- Kalasha Sthapana – 19 September, 2009
- Preeti Dwitiya – 20 September
- Lalita Panchami – 23 September
- Maha Sashti or Durga Shashti – 24 September
- Durga Saptami or Maha Saptami – 25 September
- Durgashtami or Mahashtami – 26 September
- Bathukamma Festival in Andhra Pradesh – 26 September
- Mahanavami – 27 September
- Ayudha Puja in South India – 27 September
- Vijaya Dashami – 28 September
- Ayudha Puja in North India – 28 September
- Vidyarambham in Kerala – 28 September
In Andhra Pradesh, Durga Navratri is observed with utmost devotion in Vijayawada Kanakadurga (Durga Malleshwara swamy) temple. One more important thing during Navaratri in Andhra Pradesh is – Tirumala Tirupati Sri Venkateshwara Brahmotsavam (Annual brahmotsavalu) coincides with Durga Navaratri.
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