Navratri 2021: Date, Ghatasthapana puja timings and day-wise full calendar

During the nine-day long Hindu festival of Maa Durga, devotees observe fast and pray to the goddess seeking her blessings.

New Delhi: The much-awaited 9-day long festival of Navratri will begin from October 7  and culminate with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on October 15 this year. Devotees worship 9 different forms of Maa Durga during Navratri and seek her blessings. 

There are four types of Navratri throughout the year, each falling in a particular season. However, the most common and widely celebrated Navratri happens to be Sharad or Shardiya Navratri (September-October) and Chaitra Navratri (March-April) respectively. 

During the nine-day long Hindu festival of Maa Durga, devotees observe fast and pray to the goddess seeking her blessings.