Learn about the significance of Durga Ashtami and Navami as well as key Navratri traditions before Durga Puja 2024.

he five-day Durga Puja celebrations begin on October 9. (PTI)

Durga Puja 2024: The two most auspicious days of the nine-day Hindu celebration of Navratri are Durga Ashtami and Navami. Recognize their importance.

Durga Puja 2024: On October 3, the nine-day Navratri celebration got underway. In the meantime, on October 9th, the five-day Durga Puja celebrations begin. The main attractions of Durga Puja are Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami. The days are full of prayers, rituals, and vibrant culture. The event commemorates Goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo monster Mahishasura, signifying the triumph of good over evil. It also honors the return of Goddess Durga to the mortal world, her motherland. While Navami occurs on October 12, Maha Ashtami falls on October 11 this year.