Durga Visarjan 2022: Auspicious date, time for immersion of Maa Durga's idol and Kalash | Details

2022 Durga Visarjan: Today is the last day of the 10 days festive Navratri. The day is called Durga Visarjan, which has a very special significance. On this day, those who worship Goddess Durga and worship for nine days, immerse the idol. It is done at an appropriate time either during Aparahna time or Pratahkala while Dashami Tithi is prevailing.

Durga Puja is an annual Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is celebrated during Devi Paksha which is 15 days period of Ashwin lunar month as per the Hindu calendar. This year Shardiya Navratri started on September 26 and ends with Durga Visarjan on the day of Dussehra, October 5.

Many people break nine days of Navratri fasting after Durga Visarjan. Hence Durga Visarjan timing can also be used for Navratri Parana.

Durga Puja: Significance
As per Puranic legends, Lord Rama worshipped Goddess Durga before going to war with Ravana. It is believed that Lord Rama had performed Chandi Homa and sought the blessing of Goddess Durga before going to war.

Durga Puja: Deity(s)
Goddess Durga is main deity who is worshipped during Durga Puja. Durga Puja also includes the worship of Lord Shiva as the consort of Goddess Durga, an aspect of Goddess Parvati herself.

Durga Visarjan: Date and Time (October 5)
Muhurat: 06:16 AM to 08:37 AM
Time: 02 Hours 21 Mins

As per Devi Mahatmya, Durga Puja festival marks the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. Hence Durga Puja festival is observed as the victory of good over evil.