Durga Puja is a big Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. In 2023, it will start on October 15th and end on October 23rd. Mahalaya, a special day for Durga Puja, will start on October 14th, and Durga Ashtami (also known as Dussehra) will be on October 24th.
In the year 2023, the advent of Sharad Navratri unfolds, a profound celebration dedicated to the veneration of Goddess Durga. Commencing on the 15th of October, this sacred observance culminates on the 23rd of October with the grandeur of Maha Navami. In accordance with the 2023 Durga Puja schedule, Mahalaya’s sanctity will commence on the 14th of October, and the hallowed occasion of Durga Ashtami and Dussehra will grace us on the 24th of October.
SHARDIYA NAVRATRI 2023 DATE: Shardiya Navratri, alternatively known as Maha Navratri, unfolds as a nine-day extravaganza, celebrated with fervor in India and by Hindu communities across the globe. This jubilation is dedicated to the worship of the multifaceted Goddess Durga.
The curtain shall rise on Shardiya Navratri 2023 on the 15th of October, unveiling its final act on the 24th of October. In the course of these nine days, the devout shall offer adoration to each manifestation of the divine feminine and engage in diverse ceremonies, supplications, and cultural festivities. The tenth day, known as Vijayadashami or Dussehra, signifies the triumph of virtue over vice, symbolizing Lord Rama’s conquest over the demon king Ravana.
Durga Puja 2023 Shubh Muhurat
The auspicious Shahthi Tithi commenced its sacred sojourn on the 15th of October, 2023, at 12:31 a.m., concluding its passage on the 20th of October at 11:24 p.m., as per the Drik Panchang. Meanwhile, the Saptami Tithi is poised to commence its journey on the 20th of October at 11:24 p.m., its culmination gracing us on the 23rd of October at 9:53 p.m.
The five-day revelry is set to unfurl from the 20th of October, extending its embrace through to the 24th of the month, a fortnight hence.
A glance at the 2022 Durga Puja calendar reveals Mahalaya gracing us on a Saturday, the 14th of October.
- Maha Shashthi shall be observed on Friday, the 20th of October.
- Maha Saptami beckons on Saturday, the 21st of October.
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- Maha Ashtami blesses us on Sunday, the 22nd of October.
- Monday, the 23rd of October, is designated as Maha Navami.
Elephant to be the Chariot of Goddess Durga This Year
This year, the majestic procession of Maa Durga shall feature an elephant as her celestial chariot, in lieu of the customary lion. Steeped in Hindu tradition, when Goddess Durga descends upon us on a Sunday or Monday, it is auspiciously believed that she rides atop an elephant, heralding the promise of copious rainfall, ensuring a bountiful harvest in the forthcoming year.
Shardiya Navratri 2023: Start and End Date
This year, Shardiya Navratri shall commence its resplendent journey on Sunday, the 15th of October, and gracefully conclude on Tuesday, the 24th of October.
- 15th October (Sunday): Ghatasthapana, Maa Shailputri Puja
- 16th October (Monday): Maa Brahmacharini Puja
- 17th October (Tuesday): Maa Chandraghanta Puja
- 18th October (Wednesday): Maa Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 19th October (Thursday): Maa Skandamata Puja
- 20th October (Friday): Maa Katyayani Puja
- 21st October (Saturday): Maa Kalaratri Puja
- 22nd October (Sunday): Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Kanya Puja
- 23rd October (Monday): Maha Navami, Maa Siddhidatri puja, Havan
- 24th October (Tuesday): Vijayadashami, Dussehra, Navratri Paran, Durga Visarjan
Navratri 2023: A Spectrum of Colors & Their Significance
- Navratri Day 1 – October 15: On the inaugural day of Navratri, adorning hues of orange envelops one in warmth and positivity, infusing a heightened sense of ebullience.
- Day 2 – October 16: Clothed in the purity of white on a Monday, signifies inner sanctity and invites the blessings of the Goddess.
- Day 3 – October 17: Tuesday’s mandate dictates attire in passionate red, symbolizing ardor and love, an infusion of energy and vitality.
- Day 4 – October 18: Embrace regal blue on Wednesday, an embodiment of elegance and opulence as you partake in the festivities of Navratri.
- Day 5 – October 19: Thursday’s call is for the radiance of yellow, radiating optimism and joy, elevating the spirit.
- Day 6 – October 20: Welcome Friday with the verdant hues of green, emblematic of growth, serenity, and fresh beginnings.
- Day 7 – October 21: Opt for the understated grace of grey on Saturday, invoking balanced emotions and a statement of style during Navratri.
- Day 8 – October 22: Sunday’s apparel should exude opulent purple, a testament to nobility and affluence, bestowing blessings of grandeur.
- Day 9 – October 23: Conclude with the resplendence of peacock green, embracing the extraordinary, compassion, and the novelty embodied in this exquisite blend of blue and green.”
Durga Puja Celebration 2023
Durga Puja is a special time for Hindus. It brings happiness and allows us to honor Goddess Durga. This year, in 2023, mark your calendar for October 16 to October 21. Get ready to enjoy this beautiful celebration and make lasting memories.
So, if you want to celebrate Durga Puja this year in 2023, mark those dates on your calendar: October 16–October 21! Prepare yourself to embrace the spirit of this lovely celebration and bring home some unforgettable memories.
