Navratri 2010 – Navaratri dates in 2010

Navratri is nine-festive days dedicated to Goddess Durga. Navratri is observed for four times in a year. Magh Navratri and Ashad Navratri are called as Gupt Navratri. Ashad Navratri is also known as Guhya Navratri during which Goddess Varahi (Ashtamatrika devata) is worshipped in Himachal Pradesh. Magh Navaratri 2010 dates are Janaury 16 to January 24. Chaitra Navaratri or Vasant Navratri 2010 dates – Navaratri starts on March 16 and ends on March 24.

Ashad Navratri 2010 starts on July 12 and ends on July 19. Sharad Navratri or Durga Navratri, also known as Ashwin Navratri, in 2010 starts on October 8 and ends on 17 October.

Magh Navratri – January 16, 2010 to 24 January, 2010

Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri – March 16, 2010 to March 24, 2010

Ashad Navratri – 12 July, 2010 to 19 July, 2010

Sharad Navratri – 8 October 2010 to 17 October 2010

Durga Navratri 2010 – Navaratri Durga Pooja in 2010 – Navratras 2010

Durga Navratri is the most celebrated festive season for Hindus. Nine auspicious days dedicated to Goddess Durga (Mother Goddess) are observed as Durga Navaratri. In 2010, Durga Navratri starts with Kalash Puja on October 8 and ends with Vijaya Dashami on October 17. Lalita Panchami, Maha Saptami, Durgashtami, Maha Navami and Vijaya Dashami are the main festivals during Saran Navaratri Pooja.

Durga Navaratra puja is observed with great enthusiasm in Gujarat. Dandia and Garbha dances are performed during Navratri season in Gujarati cities like Ahmedabad, Baroda, Gandhi Nagar and Surat. In Bengal, Durga Navratri is observed as Durga Puja which mainly starts on Durga Saptami. Shandhi Puja, Shidhor Khela, Kanya Pooja and Mahanavami puja are the main rituals during Navratri for Bengali people. In North India, on Vijaya Dashami, Ramleela is observed. Ravanasur Vadha, Kumbhakarna Vadha and Meghanath Vadha are the main events in Ramleela. Vijaya Dashami is also called as Aparajita Dashami and on this day Aparajita puja and Shami Puja are performed.

Durga Navratri 2010 dates:

  • Kalasha Sthapana – 8 October 2010
  • Preeti Dwitiya – 9 October 2010
  • Lalita Panchami 2010 – 12 October 2010
  • Maha Sashti or Durga Shashti – 13 October 2010
  • Durga Saptami or Maha Saptami – 14 October 2010
  • Durgashtami or Mahashtami – 15 October 2010
  • Bathukamma 2010 Festival in Andhra Pradesh – 15 October 2010
  • Mahanavami – 16 October 2010
  • Ayudha Puja in South India – 16 October 2010
  • Vijaya Dashami – 17 October 2010
  • Ayudha Puja in North India – 17 October 2010
  • Vidyarambham in Kerala – 17 October 2010

In Andhra Pradesh, Durga Navratri is observed with utmost devotion in Vijayawada Kanakadurga (Durga Malleshwara swamy) temple. One more important thing during Navaratri in Andhra Pradesh is – Tirumala Tirupati Sri Venkateshwara Brahmotsavam (Annual brahmotsavalu) coincides with Durga Navaratri.

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