Maha Navami is the ninth day of the Navratri festival celebrated by Hindus around the world. It is believed that on this day Goddess Durga defeated the demon Mahishasura. In 2023, Maha Navami falls on Monday, October 23.
Maha Navami 2023: Date, Rituals and Significance in Hindu Festival
Maha Navami, as the name suggests, is the ninth day of the Navratri festival, which is celebrated in India. It is one of the most important days of the festival, as it marks the end of the nine-day fast and the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.
The Goddess is worshiped in many different forms on Maha Navama, including Siddhidatri, the bestower of all siddhis (powers).
On Maha Navami, devotees perform special pujas and rituals to worship Goddess Durga. Many fast on this day as well. In Bengal, Maha Navami is marked by immersion of Durga idols in rivers and lakes. This ritual is known as Visarjan.
What is the date of Maha Navami 2023?
Maha Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the month of Ashwin in the Hindu calendar. In 2023, Maha Navami falls on Monday, October 23.
What are the rituals of Maha Navami?
On Maha Navami, devotees perform special pujas and rituals to worship Goddess Durga. Some of the common rituals performed on this day include:
- Abhisheka: This ritual involves bathing the idol of Goddess Durga with milk, water and other holy substances.
- Aarti: This ritual involves waving a lamp in front of the idol of Goddess Durga while chanting hymns and mantras.
- Havan: This ritual involves offering fire sacrifices to Goddess Durga.
- Puja: This ritual involves offering prayers and offerings to Goddess Durga.
- Fasting: Many devotees fast on Maha Navami and eat only vegetarian food.
- Kanya Pujan: This ritual involves the worship of nine young maidens, who are considered to be the incarnation of Goddess Durga.
- Reading Durga Saptashati: This is a collection of 700 hymns dedicated to Goddess Durga.
- Listening to devotional songs and bhajans: This is a way of expressing devotion to Goddess Durga.
- Sharing sweets and prasad with friends and family: This is a way to share the blessings of Goddess Durga with others.
What is the meaning of Maha Navami?
Maha Navami is also a day to celebrate the feminine divine. Goddess Durga is a symbol of strength, power and courage. She is also a symbol of compassion and love.
Maha Navami is a time when Hindus reflect on the importance of courage, strength and determination. It is also a time to celebrate the victory of good over evil and worship the feminine divine.
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