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When Does Shardiya Navratri 2024 Start And End? Know Date, Rituals To Perform

Shardiya Navaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated in India to honour the nine forms of Goddess Durga.

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Navratri, also known as Shardiya Navratri, is a significant festival celebrated in Ashwin, with the Hindu calendar indicating its auspicious nature.

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Shardiya Navratri 2024 commences on 3 October 2024 and concludes on 12 October 2024, marking the tenth day of Dussehra and Durga Puja.

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Navratri 2024, a nine-night festival, is auspicious and ends on October 12th. The tenth day, Vijaydashmi or Dussehra 2024, is considered the most auspicious.

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The nine-day festival is celebrated by worshipping nine forms of Goddess Durga, fasting for detoxification, traditional dances, vegetarian cuisine, and gift exchange.

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Shardiya Navratri is celebrated in major Indian cities like Gujarat, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, and Varanasi.

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