Navratri 2018- Shubh Muhurat & Time For Puja And Aarti

Navratri 2018 is in the offing, and preparations are in full swing to worship Goddess Durga (Shakti or Parvati) and her nine forms with complete devotion. Navratri 2018 dates begin from October 10 and will continue until October 15. Sharad Navratri observed in the lunar month of Ashvin (September–October) is the most significant Navaratri that is celebrated with full zeal and zest. Therefore, Shardiya Navratri is also known as Maha Navratri. The nine-day long Hindu festival is one of the biggest religious celebrations in the country that leaves everyone mesmerised with its beauty and colour. As per Hindu calendar, Ghatasthapana on Pratipada tithi at shubh muhurat time will commence the Navratri puja ceremony. Here’s a complete Navratri calendar, schedule of Sharad Navaratri 2018 dates, day-wise significance, tithi calendar, shubh muhurat timings, along with aarti songs during puja ceremony details.

Navratri, which literally means ‘nine nights’ will see devotees venerate nine manifestations of Maa Shakti. These nine avatars of Navadurga are – Devi Shailputri, Devi Brahmacharini, Devi Chandraghanta, Devi Kushmanda, Devi Skandamata, Devi Katyayini, Devi Kaalratri, Devi Mahagauri and Devi Siddhidhatri. Devotees invocate the divine feminine form and do the Durga puja at home. As for the celebrations, it varies from place to place. In northern and eastern India, people in large numbers pay a visit to beautifully decorated Durga pandals, and grand processions are taken out. In western parts of the country, traditional folk dance, Garba or Dandiya nights are held. But the principal objective of Navratri 2018 celebrations for people remains to perform puja ceremony on shubh muhurat following correct customs and rituals.