Navratri 2010

Navratri, the festival of nine divine nights is full of festivity and merry making. The festival of Navratri is the perfect blend of fun, dance and worship of Goddess Durga.

Navratri is celebrated twice in a year, once in the month of March or April and other in the month of September or October. The second Navratri is dedicated to worship of goddess Durga and is the most awaited festival for all age groups.

According to Hindu calendar, Navratri is observed on the first day of the Shukla Paksha (Waxing Phase of moon) in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September- October). In 2010, the date of Navratri staphna is October 8 and the date of Mahanavmi is October 16. The 9 day long, Navratri Festival will be celebrated from October 8 to October 16 in the year 2010.