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Chaitra Navratri in 2025 will begin on March 30 and conclude on April 7. This nine-day Hindu festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, known as Navadurga. Devotees observe fasts, perform prayers, and participate in cultural events to honor the divine feminine energy during this period.
Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and the arrival of spring. It is considered a time for spiritual growth, devotion, and self-reflection. Each of the nine days is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga:Navratri 2025 Date:Day 1: Maa ShailputriDay 2: Maa BrahmachariniDay 3: Maa ChandraghantaDay 4: Maa KushmandaDay 5: Maa SkandamataDay 6: Maa KatyayaniDay 7: Maa KalaratriDay 8: Maa MahagauriDay 9: Maa SiddhidatriChaitra Navratri 2025: Key events and ritualsEach day of Chaitra Navratri has specific rituals and observances.
The festival begins with Ghatasthapana on March 30, which marks the invocation of Goddess Durga. The following days feature special pujas and prayers dedicated to each form of the Goddess:March 30: Ghatasthapana, Chandra Darshan, and Shailputri PujaMarch 31: Brahmacharini PujaApril 1: Chandraghanta PujaApril 2: Kushmanda PujaApril 3: Skandamata PujaApril 4: Katyayani PujaApril 5: Kalaratri PujaApril 6: Mahagauri Puja and Kanya PujanApril 7: Siddhidatri Puja and Ram NavamiRam Navami Date and its significanceRam Navami, which falls on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, marks the birth of Lord Rama. Devotees observe this day by visiting temples, performing havans, and offering prayers.
Many people also wear new clothes and seek blessings for prosperity and well-being.Navratri Puja rituals and traditionsDuring Chaitra Navratri, devotees follow a set of rituals to seek blessings from Goddess Durga. The puja vidhi includes:Taking a bath and wearing clean clothes before beginning the puja.
Installing an idol or picture of Goddess Durga along with a Kalash.Filling the Kalash with water, adding a few coins, and tying a red thread around it.Offering flowers, fruits, sweets, akshat, roli, and sandalwood.
Performing aarti and chanting mantras for each form of Goddess Durga.Distributing prasad among family and friends after the puja.Devotees maintain cleanliness and purity throughout the festival.
Puja is typically performed during the Brahma Muhurta, an auspicious time for worship. Cultural events such as Garba and Dandiya Raas are also organized during the festival, adding to the spirit of devotion and celebration..
