• Chaitra Navratri 2025: 29 or 30 March, when is Chaitra Navratri starting, note the correct date and auspicious time
• The holy period of Navratri (Chaitra Navratri Vrat 2025) is completely dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Jagat Janani Maa Durga. During this time, devotees worship different forms of Maa Durga and observe fast for nine days. In such a situation, let us know when Chaitra Navratri is starting this year.

• Highlights
  1. The period of Navratri is considered very sacred.
  2. Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped.
  3. Ghatasthapana is done on the first day of Navratri.
• Dharm Desk, New Delhi. According to Hindu beliefs, Navratri is celebrated four times a year, out of which most people will be aware of Sharadiya Navratri and Chaitra Navratri, but along with this, Gupt Navratri is also celebrated twice a year, which comes in the months of Magh and Ashadha. Chaitra Navratri is considered to start from Chaitra Shukla Pratipada Tithi. So let's know the correct date of Chaitra Navratri and the auspicious time of Ghatasthapana.

When will Navratri start

The Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is starting on 29th March at 04:27 pm. Whereas this Tithi is going to end on 30th March at 12:49 pm. People are confused due to Pratipada Tithi being on two days, but in Hinduism, Udaya Tithi (the Tithi which starts with sunrise) has been recognized. Thus, the Navratri fast will start from Sunday, 30th March.  

Ghatasthapana shubh muhurat

It is considered necessary to establish the Ghat on the first day of Chaitra Navratri. By doing this, the seeker gets the full benefit of the Navratri fast. In such a situation, the auspicious time of Ghat establishment is going to be something like this -

• Ghatasthapana Muhurta - from 06:13 am to 10:22 am

• A devotee who observes fast during Navratri should not use white salt in food even by mistake, instead use rock salt. During Navratri, one should stay away from non-vegetarian food, alcohol, meat etc. Also, during this entire period, one should take full care of the cleanliness of body and mind to get the blessings of Mata Rani.