Navratri stands as the most significant festival in the Hindu calendar, Navratri is dedicated to honor Goddess Durga. For nine consecutive days, devotees offer their heartfelt prayers and purest devotion to Goddess Durga, hoping to receive her divine blessings. The Chaitra Navratri, which typically aligns with March-April, is the Navratri observed during the month of Chaitra. This year, the Chaitra Navratri will commence on Pratipada Tithi, March 30, and conclude on Navami Tithi, April 6, 2025.
Chaitra Navratri 2025 Muhurat Time
- Chaitra Navratri Start Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Ghatasthapana Muhurat:
- Time: 6:13 AM to 10:22 AM
- Duration: 4 hours 8 minutes
- Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat:
- Time: 12:01 PM to 12:50 PM
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Pratipada Tithi Details:
- Begins: March 29, 2025, at 4:27 PM
- Ends: March 30, 2025, at 12:49 PM
9 Days of Chaitra Navratri Dates and Corresponding Goddess Pujas for 2025
| Date | Day | Tithi | Goddess Puja |
| March 30, 2025 | Sunday | Pratipada | Goddess Shailputri |
| March 31, 2025 | Monday | Dwitiya | Goddess Brahmacharini |
| April 1, 2025 | Tuesday | Tritiya | Goddess Chandraghanta |
| April 2, 2025 | Wednesday | Chaturthi | Goddess Kushmanda |
| April 3, 2025 | Thursday | Panchami | Goddess Skandamata |
| April 4, 2025 | Friday | Shashthi | Goddess Katyayani |
| April 5, 2025 | Saturday | Saptami | Goddess Kalaratri |
| April 6, 2025 | Sunday | Ashtami | Goddess Mahagauri |
| April 7, 2025 | Monday | Navami | Goddess Siddhidatri and Ram Navami |
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Chaitra Navratri Rituals, Puja Vidhi
- The Chaitra Navratri Puja begins with Ghatasthapana, where a sacred pot is established to invoke the Goddess.
- Daily rituals include performing aarti, chanting bhajans, and reciting the Durga Saptashati.
- Many devotees observe fasting during the nine days, consuming only satvik foods.
- Kanya Pujan involves worshipping young girls as embodiments of Goddess Durga, typically on Ashtami or Navami.
- The celebration culminates with Ram Navami, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Rama.
Significance of Chaitra Navratri
Chaitra Navratri marks the Hindu New Year, symbolizing the victory of good over evil with Goddess Durga’s nine forms. It’s a period of spiritual purification, fasting, and devotion, culminating in Ram Navami, celebrating Lord Rama’s birth. It heralds spring’s arrival and new beginnings.
Things to do on Chaitra Navratri
- Perform Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana).
- Offer daily prayers and aarti to Goddess Durga.
- Chant Durga Saptashati mantras.
- Observe fasting (if desired).
- Prepare and offer satvik prasad.
- Participate in Kanya Pujan.
- Celebrate Ram Navami.
- Clean and decorate your home.
- Listen to devotional music and stories.
Also Read: 9 Days of Devotion: Easy Ways to Celebrate Chaitra Navratri
Things Not to Do on Chaitra Navratri
During Chaitra Navratri, it’s generally advised to avoid:
- Consuming non-vegetarian food.
- Drinking alcohol or smoking.
- Using onion and garlic in food preparations (if fasting).
- Cutting hair or nails (for those observing strict fasts).
- Wearing leather items.
- Speaking harshly or engaging in negative behavior.
- Sleeping during the day (for those observing strict fasts).
- Wearing black-colored clothing.
- Disrespecting young girls.
