Shillong, Sep 29: Durga Puja, one of the famous Hindu festivals, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour in various parts of India.

The five-day festival celebrates Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon king Mahishasura.

Durga Puja usually falls in the months of September or October, according to the Hindu lunar calendar.

Durga Puja is also known as Sharodotsav or Durgotsava. Durga Puja refers to Shardiya Navratri’s five days of festivity, and these five days are observed as Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami.

It is believed that the goddess Durga visits Earth every year during these five days to bless her devotees.

When is Durga Puja 2023?

This year, the festival of Navratri will begin on Sunday, October 15, and end on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

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When is Durga Puja celebrated?

Durga Puja begins on the sixth day of Navratri. These days of Durga Puja are respectively known as Shashsti, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Dashami.

Durga Puja Date:

Navratri Day 1- Maa Shailputri Puja: Sunday, October 15

Navratri Day 2- Maa Brahmacharini Puja: Monday, October 16

Navratri Day 3- Maa Chandraghanta Puja: Tuesday, October 17

Navratri Day 4- Maa Kushmanda Puja: Wednesday, October 18

Navratri Day 5- Maa Skandamata Puja: Thursday, October 19

Navratri Day 6- Maa Katyayani Puja: Friday, October 20

Navratri Day 7-Maa Kalaratri Puja: Saturday, October 21

Navratri Day 8- Maa Maha Gauri Puja: Sunday, October 22

Navratri Day 9- Maa Siddhidatri Puja: Monday, October 23

Navratri Day 10-Vijayadashami or Maha Dashmi: Tuesday, October 24

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