Navratri 2021 : Know the date of Ashtami and Navami, Shubh muhurat and significance

In Navratri, the dates of Maha Ashtami and Navami are particularly significant. Kanya (girl child)are also worshipped on these two days. Every year on this day, the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga are summoned via meditation on nine earthen pots. Sandhi moment or Kaal refers to the period of time between the end of Ashtami and the beginning of Navami, which is 24 hours long. Sandhi Kaal is the most auspicious time for Durga Puja because of this.

Date of Maha Ashtami of Navratri in 2021

During Navratri, people pay homage to Mother Durga and believe that it brings them particular benefits. Navratri is an ideal occasion to seek Aadi Shakti Maa Durga's blessings. This year, Maha Ashtami (2021) and Navami (2021) are particularly important dates in the Navratri calendar because of their associations with the Hindu festival of Bhai Dooj.

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Ashtami date and Shubh Muhurt

Ashtami date will start from 9.47 pm on 12th October and will last till 8.06 pm on 13th October. People who observe Ashtami Tithi will observe a fast on Wednesday, October 13 and perform Kanya Puja. On this day, Amrit Kaal will last from 3.23 am to 4.56 am. At the same time, Brahma Muhurta starts from 4.48 am to 5.36 am. The timing of Choghadiya is as follows.

Din ka Choghadiya
Benefits - 06:26 AM to 07:53 PM
Amrit -07:53 AM to 09:20 PM
Auspicious -10:46 AM to 12:13 PM
Benefit - 16:32 AM to 17:59 PM

Raat ka Choghadiya
Auspicious -19:32 PM to 21:06 PM
Amrit - 21:06PM to 22:39PM
Benefits- 03:20PM to 04:53PM

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Navami Date and Shubh Muhurt

Navami date will be from 8.07 pm on October 13 to 7.52 pm on October 14. People who believe in Navami will worship on Thursday, October 14. On this day Abhijeet Muhurta of worship will be from 11.43 am to 12.30 pm. Amrit Kaal is from 11 am to 12.35 pm while Brahma Muhurta is from 4:49 am to 5:37 pm. The timing of Choghadiya is as follows.

Din ka Choghadiya
Auspicious 06:27 AM to 07:53 PM
Benefits- 12:12 PM to 13:39 PM
Amrit from 13:39PM to 15:05PM
Auspicious 16:32 PM to 17:58 PM

Raat ka Choghadiya
Amrit - 17:58 PM to 19:32 PM
Benefits 00:13 PM to 01:46 PM
Auspicious - 03:20PM to 04:54 PM
Amrit 04:54PM to 06:27 PM

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Significance of Sandhi Puja in Ashtami

Navami Tithi - The last 24 minutes of Ashtami ending and the first 24 minutes of Navami beginning is called Sandhi moment or Kaal (Sandhi Puja 2021). This time of Sandhi Kaal is considered most auspicious for Durga Puja. It is believed that during the Sandhi period, Goddess Durga appeared and killed the demons Chand and Munda. At this time, there is a tradition of offering special bhog to Mother Rani. 108 lamps are lit during Sandhi Kaal.

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