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Notes: All timings are represented in 24+ hour notation in local time of Lancaster, United States with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours past midnight are higher than 24:00 and fall on next day. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
According to the Hindu Panchang, Bhadali Navami is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Navami Tithi of the Ashadha month. This day marks the conclusion of the Ashadha Gupta Navaratri. It is regarded as an Abhujha Muhurat, meaning that any auspicious or ceremonial activity, such as marriage, housewarming, tonsure or the purchase of property or a vehicle, can be performed on this day without consulting a separate Muhurat. This Tithi is considered highly favorable for every kind of auspicious work.
By observing worship on Bhadali Navami, devotees receive the special blessings of Goddess Parvati. This divine form of the Mother Goddess is considered to be supremely auspicious and endowed with all divine virtues. Her worship bestows wealth, prosperity, and happiness upon the devotees. Followers of Lord Vishnu also observe this day with rituals such as worship, fire offerings i.e. Havan, and fasting in honor of their deity.
Bhadali Navami is known by various names in different regions and languages, such as Bhadlya Navami, Bhadriya Navami, Bhadria Navami, Bhadariya Navami, Kandarp Navami and Badariya Navami.
Among Hindu devotees, Bhadali Navami is considered an especially significant festival. According to scriptural references, individuals who do not find a suitable Muhurat for marriage may solemnize their wedding on this day, as it is inherently auspicious.
After Bhadali Navami, the period of Chaturmasya begins in the Hindu calendar. During the following four to five months, all auspicious and ceremonial activities are generally prohibited. Therefore, Bhadali Navami is regarded as the last favorable occasion for conducting auspicious ceremonies before the onset of Chaturmasya.
