Navratri 2010 Dates - Navaratri Calendar – Navratras 2010

The nine-day festival of Navratri, or Navaratri, in Hindu religion dedicated to the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. Navratri 2010 dates are from October 8 to October 16, 2010. The most important Navratri in a year is the Sharadiya Navratra which begins on the first day of the bright half of Ashvin or Ashwayuja (September-October) as per traditional Hindu calendar.

Apart from the Navratri in September – October, there are three other Navratris in a year. The most important among the three is the Chaitra Navratri or the Navaratri in March-April. This is also known as Vasant Navratri or Ram Navaratri.

The other two Navratris are Magh Navratri (January – February) and Ashad Navratri (June – July). These two Navratris are also known as Gupt Navratri and is mainly observed only in certain regions of North India.

Thus there are four important Navratris in a year in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar.

Navratri in 2010 October dates

Navratri Day 1 – October 8, 2010 – Ghatsthapana

Navratri Day 2 – October 9, 2010 – Chandra Darshan

Navratri Day 3 – October 10, 2010 – Sindoor Tritiya

Navratri Day 4 – October 11, 2010 – Varad Vinayak Chaturthi and Lalit Panchami

Navratri Day 5 – October 12, 2010 – Upang Lalita Vrat

Navratri Day 6 – October 13, 2010 – Saraswati Awahan in some regions

Navratri Day 7 – October 14, 2010 – Saraswathi Puja - Maha Lakshmi Puja

Navratri Day 8 – October 15, 2010 – Saraswathi Puja ends – Mahashtami - Annapoorna Parikrama

Navratri Day 9 – October 16, 2010 – Saraswati Visarjan - Mahanavami

October 17, 2010 - The tenth day is celebrated as Dasara or Vijaya Dashami. Vidyarambham in Kerala.

South India

In South India, Goddess Durga is worshipped during the first three days.

Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped during the next three days

Goddess Saraswathi is worshipped during the last three days.