Sindhara Dooj, Brahmacharini Puja, Balatripura Sundari Puja, Maheshwari Puja, Tara Puja

Second day of Navratri – Sindhara Dooj, Brahmacharini Puja, Balatripura Sundari Puja, Maheshwari Puja, Tara Puja
Goddess Brahmacharini Mata - Second Navadurga

Second day of Navratri is known as Dwitiya Navratri Durga Puja or Sindhara Dooj. In 2011, second day during Navratri date is September 29^th. The Goddess to worship during the second day of Navaratras varies from place to place. Navdurga Goddesses, Dasa Mahavidya Shaktis, and Saptamatruka and Ashtamatruka Goddesses are worshipped in Navratri Puja. As a part of Navadurga Puja, Goddess Brahmacharini Puja is observed on the second day. Tara puja is celebrated as part of Dasamahavidya puja and in Saptamtrika worship, Maheshwari puja is observed.

Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi is worshipped in Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple.

Second day of Navratri is also known as Sindhara Dooj in North Indian states. It is also celebrated as Preethi Dwitiya, Sowbhagya Dwitiya, or Sthanya Vriddhi Gauri Vratham in South Indian states. As part of Nine colours of Navratri 2011, on second day (October 9th), Grey colored dresses / sarees will be worn by devotees.