Navratri Ashtami and Navami today October 11, 2024: Today, October 11, 2024, is Friday, both Ashtami and Navami. There is a tradition of worshiping Maa Mahagauri on Ashtami day and Maa Siddhidatri on Navami day. In such a situation, joint worship of Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri will be performed today. Ashtami of Shardiya Navratri is called Maha Ashtami and Navami is called Mahanavami. There is a tradition of observing fast, havan and worshiping the girl on this date. Know the method of worship of Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri, timing and method of Kanya puja.
Method of worship of Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri- Before worshiping Maa Durga, worship Lord Ganesha. After worshiping Lord Ganesha, worship Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhi Datri. Offer Roli, vermilion, Akshat, flowers, fruits, kumkum, turmeric and sweets etc. to Mata Rani. Light a lamp of ghee and incense to the mother.
Navratri Ashtami and Navami puja time.
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:43 am to 12:30 pm
Vijay Muhurta: 14:03 to 14:49
Twilight Muhurta- 17:55 to 18:19
Afternoon: 17:55 to 19:09
Girls Worship Method Kanya Puja is performed on Ashtami and Navami tithi of Navratri. For Kanya Puja, first wash the girls’ feet. Now have them sit respectfully on the seat. Now apply kumkum dot on the girl. He performs his aarti. Now serve them kheer, halwa, puri etc. After eating, give them fruits and Dakshina. During Navratri nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped, so the number of girls should be at least 9.
Auspicious time for Kanya Puja and Havan- Many auspicious times are being determined for Ashtami and Navami for Kanya Puja and Havan. The first worship time is from 06:19 am to 07:46 am. Then it will be from 07:46 am to 09:13 am. After this it will be from 09:13 am to 10:40 am. It will be from 12:07 to 1:34 p.m.
