Navratri, one of the most auspicious and sacred festivals, is dedicated to the nine forms of Devi Durga. As per the Hindu Panchang, four Navratri are celebrated yearly. These include, Chaitra Navratri, Shardiya Navratri, Ashadha Gupt Navratri, and Magha Gupt Navratri. Chaitra Navratri falls in March or April, and the first month of the Hindu Lunar Calendar called Chaitra. This festival starts on the first day of Shukla Paksha and ends on Ram Navami.
The devotees observe a fast on these nine days and worship Devi Durga to receive her divine blessings. This festival brings positivity and happiness and removes all negativity and stagnant energy.
Now, if you have been wondering when Chaitra Navratri 2025 is, what the start and end dates are, and what the traditions and celebrations are, then let us provide you with every detail in our blog.
When is Chaitra Navratri 2025? What are the Start and End Dates?
This year, in 2025, Chaitra Navratri will start on Sunday, 30 March, and end on Monday, 7 April. The Pratipada Tithi will start at 4:27 PM on Saturday, 29 March 2025, and end at 12:49 PM on Sunday, 30 March 2025.
The Chaitra Navratri 2025 dates and days breakdown are as follows:
- Navratri Day 1: 30th March 2025, Sunday – Ghatasthapna 2025, Maa Shailputri Puja
- Navratri Day 2: 31st March 2025, Monday – Maa Brahamacharini Puja and Maa Chandraghanta Puja
- Navratri Day 3: 1st April 2025, Tuesday – Maa Kushmanda Puja
- Navratri Day 4: 2nd April 2025, Wednesday – Maa Skandamata Puja
- Navratri Day 5: 3rd April 2025, Thursday – Maa Katyayani Puja
- Navratri Day 6: 4th April 2025, Friday – Maa Kalaratri Puja
- Navratri Day 7: 5th April 2025, Saturday – Durga Asthami 2025, Maa Mahagauri Puja
- Navratri Day 8: 6th April 2025, Sunday – Ram Navami 2025, Maa Siddhidhatri Puja
- Navratri Day 9: 7th April 2025, Monday – Dashami, Navratri Paran
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Rituals, Traditions, and Other Significant Details
This year, in 2025, Devi Durga will arrive riding the elephant, which is considered highly auspicious and will bring prosperity and positivity. The devotees wait for these sacred nine days with more incredible energy and charm. Some devotees keep fast for two days, and some fast for all the nine days. The devotees prepare unique recipes for Navratri fasting. These include, sabudana khichdi, kuttu ki poori, roasted makhana, potato chips, banana chips, makhana kheer, and others.
The temples and sacred places are adorned and decorated uniquely. The first day starts with the “Kalash Sthapana.” Some devotees perform “Kanya Pujan” on Durga Ashtami, and some do it on “Ram Navami.” The devotees present small girls with sweets, fruits, money, and new clothes. Ram Navami also marks the birth of Lord Ram. The devotees immerse themselves in the spiritual vibes with spiritual songs and bhajans and visit temples. As per the best Vedic astrologer in India, these nine days are also considered auspicious to perform “meditation.”
“Shubh Chaitra Navratri 2025” from all of Us! May Devi Durga shower her divine blessings on everyone to bring positivity, prosperity, joy, and success.
