Navratri 2012 Dates and Vaishno Devi Navratri Festival

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The beautiful town of Katra is all set to celebrate the Upcoming Navratri Festival in 2012, as only few days had left for Navrati 2012.Every year the Navratri festival in organised in Katra by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) in collaboration with the District Administration and Tourism Department of J&K.The Duration of colorful Navarati festival is 8 Days.It is said that Navratri is the best time to have the Darshan of Maa Vaishno Devi ji, as Navratri is considered to be very auspicious.

Apart from this, the weather is most pleasant during this part of the year, as it is neither too cold nor hot. Because of these reasons the there is huge rush of pilgrims during the Navratri festival.So, if you are planning to pay obeisance at Maa Vaishno Devi temple, then it is the right time to visit the shrine.

Vaishno Devi yatra to cross 1 Crore mark in 2012 !

It is expected that in 2012, the pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatra for the second successive time will cross 1 Crore mark.Last year, for the first time, the Vaishno Devi yatra crossed the 1 crore figure.

NAVRATRI 2012 DATES

Navratri 2012 Dates are from 16th Oct to 23rd October, 2012. Among the two navratis, the Sharad Navratri (Sept-Oct) is most famous, and begins on the First bright half of the Ashwin.

Navratri October-2012 Dates

Here is the Detailed Day to Day description of Navratri Festival in October-2012.

1) First Navratri Date :    16th Oct, 2012  (Ghatsthapana)
2) 2nd Navratri Date :     17th Oct, 2012  (Chandra Darshan)
3) 3rd Navratri Date  :     18th Oct, 2012  (Sindoor Tritiya)
4) 4th Navratri Date  :     19th Oct, 2012   ( Varad Vinayak Chaturthi and Lalit Panchami)
5) 5th Navratri Date  :     20th Oct, 2012   ( Upang Lalita Vrat)
6) 6th Navratri Date  :     21st Oct, 2012    ( Saraswati Awahan)
7) 7h Navratri Date   :     22nd Oct, 2012   ( Saraswathi Puja)
8) 8th Navratri Date  :     23rd Oct, 2012    ( Saraswathi Puja Ends)
9) 9th Navratri Date  :     24th Oct, 2012    ( SaraswathiVisarjan)

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