Maha Navami is one of the auspicious days during Navratri which is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine incarnations. On the holy occasion of Maha Navami, Mahishasurmardini who is an incarnation of Goddess Durga killed the buffalo demon Mahishasura, therefore the victory over the evil demon is celebrated in most of the states in India.

When is Maha Navami actually celebrated?

As per the Gregorian Calendar, Maha Navami 2020 falls on the 24th of October month. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Maha Navami is celebrated in the month of Ashwin where people worship Goddess Durga with true adherence and dedication to attain well-being in life.

Maha Navami Significance

Maha Navami holds enormous spiritual significance as this holy day is regarded as the day when Goddess Durga defeated Buffallo Demon named Mahishasura after the nine days of battle which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The story of defeating demon king Mahishasura is recited on this cheerful day of Maha Navami which bestow devotees with brilliance to win every battle of life. Maha Navami is the last day of Navratri and it is celebrated with fervour and zeal to please Goddess Durga.

What to do on Maha Navami

On this sacred occasion of Maha Navami, Devotees worship the Goddess Gurga adherently to attain significant blessings in life. Maha Navami is considered as very auspicious to start any new work. As every region of India has different ways to celebrate this enthusiastic festival, some of the regions of India celebrate this festival by observing Kanya Puja where devotee invites nine young girls to home and worship them as nine forms of Goddess Durga. In some of the states of India, devotees perform the act of Ram Lila to show their devotion towards the Gods.

Benefits of Maha Navami

Worshipping Goddess Durga willingly on an opportune day of Maha Navami will bestow the following benefits:

• Goddess Durga protects her devotees and their families from all types of trouble in life.
• Devotees will be blessed with the strength to achieve victory in each and every work of life.
• Goddess Durga bestows her devotees the courage to defeat enemies who try to create hurdles in work.
• Goddess Durga removes all the obstacles from the devotee’s life.
• Goddess Durga grants positive energy to her devotees to fulfill all the ambitions and desires of life.