Ayudha Puja 2024: Celebrating Tools and Knowledge in Hindu Tradition
The festival happens on the Ninth Day (Navami) of the Shukla Paksha during Navratri.
It takes place on the Ninth Day (Navami Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha during Navratri in the month of Ashwina.
Ayudha Puja is a significant Hindu festival that honors the tools and equipment we use in our daily lives.
It takes place on the Ninth Day (Navami Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha during Navratri in the month of Ashwina.
To show respect for shastras (weapons), devotees perform a special puja and also worship books, which represent knowledge and the means to earn a living.
Date and Timing
Celebration Date: October 12, 2024
Navami Tithi Starts: October 11 at 12:06 PM
Navami Tithi Ends: October 12 at 10:58 AM
Vijay Muhurta: 1:30 PM to 2:17 PM
Why It Matters
Ayudha Puja is popular in South Indian states. These include Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. The festival honors Goddess Durga. She defeated the demon Mahishasura after a nine-day battle. The tools and weapons she used symbolize strength and protection.
Celebration Rituals
During Ayudha Puja, people clean their homes. They purify their tools. They perform puja with haldi, kumkum, and sandalwood paste to seek blessings. Vehicles, books, and accounting materials are also worshipped. This is done with flowers and mantras.
Ayudha Puja reminds us of the importance of physical tools and knowledge in our lives.
