Thu Oct 03 00:45:45 UTC 2024: ## Navratri 2024 Begins on October 3rd: Auspicious Times for Ghatasthapana and Devi Puja Revealed

**Mumbai, India:** The festive season is upon us with Ganeshotsav concluding, and the auspicious nine-day festival of Navratri is set to commence. This year, Sharad Navratri begins on October 2nd, with the Ghatasthapana ceremony taking place on October 3rd.

According to the Hindu calendar, the auspicious period for Ghatasthapana begins at 6:15 AM and ends at 7:22 AM on October 3rd. The Abhijit Muhurat, considered extremely auspicious, is from 11:46 AM to 12:33 PM on the same day.

Devotees will be worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Durga during these nine days. The daily puja schedule is as follows:

* **Day 1 (October 3rd, Thursday):** Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja
* **Day 2 (October 4th, Friday):** Brahmacharini Puja
* **Day 3 (October 5th, Saturday):** Chandraghanta Puja
* **Day 4 (October 6th, Sunday):** Vinayaka Chaturthi
* **Day 5 (October 7th, Monday):** Kushmanda Puja
* **Day 6 (October 8th, Tuesday):** Skandamata Puja
* **Day 7 (October 9th, Wednesday):** Katyayani Puja
* **Day 8 (October 10th, Thursday):** Kalratri Puja
* **Day 9 (October 11th, Friday):** Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja
* **Day 10 (October 12th, Saturday):** Navami Havan, Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami, Dussehra, Shastra Puja

This information is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered definitive. Consult your local pandit for personalized guidance.

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