This year the Hindu festival will be celebrated on Thursday, October 13.
The festival is celebrated after the nine-day festivities of Navratri and marks the triumph of good over evil.
This day is also known for Astra Puja (Worshiping Weapons) as on this day the weapons of goddess Durga are worshipped.
The eighth day of Shardiya Navratri is known as Mahashtami.
The tenth month of the year begins with the auspicious festivals of Hindus.
It is believed that the Moon is governed by Maa Shailputri.
Here are nine mantras devoted to the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga. These mantra or slokas can maximize the effect of your devotion.
This year, Shardiya Navratri is observed from September 26 to October 4.
This year Sharad Navratri will be celebrated on September 26 till October 5 with Vijay Dashami and Durga Visarjan.
Shardiya Navratri in the Hindu month of Ashwin, which is the most important of all Navratris (Magha, Chaitra and Ashadha).