‘Navratri’ in Sanskrit stands for ‘nine nights’ when people observe fast and offer special prayers to the ‘Nine Forms of Maa Durga’.
Story behind Navratri
Goddess Durga, considered as an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, took the avatar of Devi Durga to destroy the demon, Mahishasura.
Two Navratris
Navratri is the most auspicious pooja which Hindu households perform with a great religious fervor and enthusiasm.
Navratri puja basically has two versions namely Sharada Navratri falling during the months of September-October and Chaitra Navratri observed during the months of March – April.
This year, Chaitra sharada Navaratri puja will be performed between October 17, 2020 and 25, 2020.
Navratri 2020 Muhurat
Kalash Sthapna: 6.27 am to 10.13 am
Abhijit Muhurt: 11.44am to 12.29 pm
What is different this time during Navratri
The planetary movements, this Navratri, symbolises prosperity for all. The astrologers perdict that it is after 58 years that the Saturn and Jupiter shall stand in positions which are sure to bring in good fortune for people around.