9 Days - Navratri schedule (dates and significance)

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Sixth Navratra is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani
Following no clash or deduction this year, sixth navratra will fall on 26 September itself. 'Jaagran' and 'Mata ki Chowki' are an integral part of the tradition to invoke the goddess name and to be in harmony with the divine energy of Maa Durga.

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Seventh Navratra is dedicated to Goddess Kalratri

Devotees must start the seventh day of Navratri (27 September) with worshipping Goddess Goddess Katyayani. Sharad Navratri coincides with the lunar month of Ashwin (September-October), and is held in the auspicious fortnight that stretches from the new moon to the full moon. Held in September or October, it thus marks the onset of winter season in India.

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Eighth Navratra or Maha Ashtami

28 September will be celebrated as Maha Ashtami that includes Sandhi Puja on the day. Some of the devotees even worship little girls on the day and distribute gifts and cash to them, considering them as little Goddesses.

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Ninth Navratra or Maha Navami

Navratris are summed up with either hawan or puja at homes on this day will is to fall on 29 September this year, followed by Dashmi (Dusherra) on 30 September.