Durga Puja 2024: When Is Ashtami, Navami? Here's Date-Wise Full Calendar Schedule

Durga Puja 2024 Full Calendar Schedule: The most vibrant festival of the year, Navratri, has officially kicked off! This celebration, dedicated to the powerful Goddess Durga, fills our hearts with excitement as we prepare for Durga Puja 2024. Spanning nine glorious days, this year's festivities began on Thursday, October 3, 2024. But as you gear up for the joyous feasts and vibrant celebrations, do you know when the significant days of Ashtami and Navami will be? We've compiled a comprehensive Durga Puja 2024 calendar just for you, so let's dive into all the details and make the most of this auspicious time!

Durga Puja 2024: Full Calendar

Durga Puja 2024: When is Ashtami?

Sukla Paksha Ashtami is falling on Thursday, October 10, 2024. It starts from 12:32 pm onwards and will end on October 11 at 12:07 pm.

Durga Puja 2024: When Is Navami?

Navami is on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 11.30 am onwards. It will continue through the entire day of October 12, 2024.

Durga Puja 2024: Vijayadashmi

Vijayadashmi is on Sunday, October 13, 2024. This is the last day of Durga Puja and symbolizes as the return of goddess Durga to her celestial abode.

Durga Puja 2024: Full Calendar

Day 1	Oct 3	Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja
Day 2	Oct 4	Chandra Darshana, Brahmacharini Puja
Day 3	Oct 5	Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja
Day 4	Oct 6	Vinayaka Chaturthi
Day 5	Oct 7	Kushmanda Puja, Upang Lalita Vrat
Day 6	Oct 8	Skandamata Puja
Day 7	Oct 9	Saraswati Avahan, Katyayani Puja
Day 8	Oct 10-Oct 11	Saraswati Puja, Kalaratri Puja
Day 9	Oct 11- Oct 12	Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja
Day 10	Oct 13	Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa, Navratri Parana

The first day of Durga Puja 2024 marks the beginning of an exhilarating nine-day celebration honoring Goddess Durga. On October 3, devotees come together to perform rituals and invoke the goddess, welcoming her presence into their homes and hearts. The day is filled with vibrant decorations, colorful processions, and the sound of traditional music, setting the tone for the festivities ahead. With the air charged with excitement and devotion, families gather to share meals and participate in prayers, embracing the spirit of unity and joy that defines this auspicious occasion.