Chaitra Navratri is one of the most significant festivals in Hinduism, celebrated in the Chaitra month of the Hindu calendar. This year, there has been some confusion regarding the exact start date, so here is the confirmed schedule for Chaitra Navratri 2025.
📅 Chaitra Navratri 2025 Dates
🛕 Start Date: 30 March 2025 (Sunday)
🛕 End Date: 6 April 2025 (Sunday)
🛕 Navratri Parana (Dashami): 7 April 2025 (Monday)
🔹 The Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana), marking the beginning of Navratri, will take place on 30 March.
🔹 This year, due to the merging of Dwitiya and Tritiya Tithi on 31 March, devotees will observe an 8-day fast instead of 9 days.
🕰 Shubh Muhurat for Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana)
The best time to perform Ghatasthapana on 30 March is:
✅ Morning Abhijit Muhurat: Between 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Avoid this time)
✅ Recommended: Perform the ritual during sunrise or after Abhijit Muhurat.
🛕 Navratri 2025 Daily Puja Schedule
| Date | Day | Devi Name | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 March | Sunday | Maa Shailputri | Pratipada |
| 31 March | Monday | Maa Brahmacharini | Dwitiya-Tritiya |
| 1 April | Tuesday | Maa Chandraghanta | Chaturthi |
| 2 April | Wednesday | Maa Kushmanda | Panchami |
| 3 April | Thursday | Maa Skandamata | Shashthi |
| 4 April | Friday | Maa Katyayani | Saptami |
| 5 April | Saturday | Maa Kalaratri | Ashtami |
| 6 April | Sunday | Maa Mahagauri & Maa Siddhidatri | Navami |
| 7 April | Monday | Navratri Parana & Dussehra | Dashami |
🔸 Kanya Pujan (Ashtami/Navami) – 5 April (Ashtami) or 6 April (Navami)
🔸 Ram Navami will be celebrated on 6 April.
Importance of Chaitra Navratri
🌸 Dedicated to Maa Durga’s 9 forms, Chaitra Navratri is believed to bring prosperity, health, and success.
🌸 It also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year.
🌸 Many devotees observe fasting (vrat) and perform daily pujas for peace and spiritual growth.
🌸 New beginnings like business launches, home purchases, or weddings are considered auspicious during this period.
🔔 Planning to observe Chaitra Navratri 2025? Let me know if you need special vrat recipes, puja mantras, or daily rituals! 😊🚩
