Navratri 2023 Day 4: Maa Kushmanda Puja | Navratri Special | Devi Suktam: Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu

The auspicious festival of Navratri and Durga Puja, which will culminate in Dusshera is knocking on our doors. October 2023 brings with it many Hindu festivals that will be celebrated by devotees across the nation - albeit, following different customs - with fanfare. While Navratri is a 9-day affair, ending with Dusshera on the 10th day, the last four days are celebrated in many places, especially West Bengal, as Durga puja. This grand festival signifies the victory of good over evil. According to Drik Panchang, Navratri will begin on October 15 while Pitru Paksha will continue till October 14. Day 1: October 15 - Pratipada Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja Day 2: October 16 - Dwitiya Chandra Darshana, Brahmacharini Puja Day 3: October 17 - Tritiya Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja Day 4: October 18 - Chaturthi Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi Day 5: October 19 - Panchami Upang Lalita Vrat, Skandamata Puja Day 6: October 20 - Shashthi Saraswati Avah