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Shardiya Navratri 2026

The auspicious festival of Shardiya Navratri ends on the day of Vijayadashami after nine days of grand worship of Goddess Durga. After worshiping the Goddess, fasting, and doing havan for nine days, the Goddess is bid farewell on Dashami Tithi, which is known as Durga Visarjan. This period may be a bit emotional for the devotees, because during these nine days the Goddess remains like a member of our house. Special rules for Durga immersion are described in the scriptures. If some important things are not taken care of during immersion, then the full results of the puja are not achieved. 

Auspicious time for Durga Visarjan 

The auspicious period to perform Durga Visarjan is between 6:00 Am to 10:00 AM on Dashami Tithi. Also, immersion of Maa Durga during nighttime or the Pradosh period is considered inauspicious.

Avoid these Mistakes during Durga Visarjan

Do not Immerse Suddenly or Without Proper Time.

One should never immerse the idol of the Goddess as per their wish or during Rahukaal. It is considered auspicious to take immersion before the end of Dashami Tithi. 

Don't Show Anger

While bidding farewell to Maa Durga, one should not bring any kind of anger, haste, or negative thoughts to mind. Immersion should always be done with a calm mind while thanking the Goddess.

Do Not Disrespect Anything

• At the time of immersion, water from the Kalash, coconut, barley, and puja material should not be thrown here and there or in dirty places.
• The holy water from the Kalash should be sprinkled all over the house, and the remaining water should be poured into Tulsi or any holy plant.
• Jaware should be distributed among the family members as Prasad, and it is auspicious to keep some part safe in the safe.

Pray for Forgiveness

Before immersion, one must apologize to the Goddess for any unintentional mistake. Immersion is considered incomplete without prayer for forgiveness.

Ritual of Durga Visarjan 

• Before immersion, worship Goddess Durga with the Shodashopachar method on the morning of Dashami Tithi. Offer kheer, puri, and sweets to the Goddess.
• Perform Aarti as per the rituals and chant the mantra of forgiveness and invoke the Goddess to come to your house again next year.
• At the time of immersion, touch the Kalash gently and move it slightly from its place. If you are worshiping the idol, immerse it with full respect in the holy river or float it in a pot at home.

Importance of Durga Visarjan 

According to religious beliefs, on the day of Vijayadashami, Goddess Durga leaves for Mount Kailash. Visarjan does not mean that the Goddess is going away from us, but it means that the Goddess takes away the evils and negativity within us and leaves us with strength and blessings.