When is Durga Ashtami and Navami 2020, Date, Time and Puja?

Durga Ashtami and Navami 2020: Well, the dates based on Hindi Panchang do not work the same way as the dates in the English calendar which is 24-hour pattern. 

These dates can be less than 24 hours and sometimes even longer. Many times, these tithis fall on the same date, leading to two fasts or festivals falling on the same day.

Well, fret not, let’s find out the exact date and time of Mahashtami and Mahanavami tithis.

Sharadiya Ashtami/ Durga Ashtami Tithi 2020

Date: 23 October

Time: 6:57 am, till 6.58 am of 24 October (next day) 

Fast: 23 October

Worship: Goddess Mahagauri

Color: Pink, Goddess Mahagauri symbolizes the intelligence and peace. 

The color associated with 8th day of Navratri is Pink which depicts optimism.

Sharadiya Navami/ Maha Navami Tithi 2020

Date: 24 October

Time: 6:58 am, till 7.41 am of 25 October (next day) 

Fast: 24 October

Worship: Goddess Sidhidhatri

Color: Light Blue, On the 9th day of the festival, people pray to Goddess Siddhidhatri. 

Sitting on a lotus, Siddhidhatri is believed to possess and bestows all types of Siddhis. 

Here she has four hands. Also known as SriLakshmi Devi.

The light blue color of the day portrays an admiration towards nature's beauty. 

Kanya Pujan 

Date: 24 October

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