Overview

• Navami, dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri, falls on Wednesday, October 1, marking Day 9 of Navratri before Vijayadashami on October 2.
• Media cited Drik Panchang for today’s windows, including Abhijit Muhurat (11:47 am–12:35 pm), Vijaya Muhurat (2:10 pm–2:58 pm) and Godhuli Muhurat (6:08 pm–6:32 pm).
• The Navami tithi runs from 6:06 pm on September 30 to 7:01 pm on October 1, guiding the timing of Navami puja and homa.
• Kanya Pujan is observed by inviting young girls, washing their feet, applying tilak, serving satvik bhog such as halwa, puri and kale chane, and offering gifts or dakshina.
• Lifestyle coverage highlights auspicious sesame offerings for Maa Siddhidatri, with recipes such as til ka halwa shared for Day 9 observance; leaders extended festive greetings on Ashtami as crowds thronged pandals in West Bengal.