- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:07 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chaitra Navratri 2025 Date: Vasant Navratri or Chaitra Navratri is a significant Hindu festival celebrated over nine days in March or April. It marks the beginning of the Hindu Lunar calendar's first month - Chaitra. Hindus across India, along with people from various ethnicities observe this festival with great enthusiasm and devotion. The festivities honour Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, with each day dedicated to a different incarnation. Devotees offer prayers and worship Maa Durga, seeking her blessings and divine protection.
Check out all the significant information regarding the start and end date, significance and rituals associated with this divine festival below:
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Start And End Date
- Chaitra Navratri 2025 Start Date: 30th March 2025, Sunday
- Chaitra Navratri 2025 End Date: 6th April 2025, Sunday
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Significance
Chaitra Navratri holds deep spiritual significance, exemplifying the triumph of good over evil. Several legends surround this festival. According to the Brahma Purana, Lord Brahma created the universe on Chaitra Pratipada, marking the first day of the Hindu calendar. Lord Vishnu's Matsya avatar is also said to have incarnated on the third day. The ninth day, Ram Navami, celebrates Lord Rama's birth. Another legend tells the story of Goddess Parvati, who took the form of Goddess Durga, defeating the demon Mahishasura during her nine-day visit to her parents.
Chaitra Navratri honours the divine power of Shakti, symbolising feminine energy. This auspicious period invites spiritual reflection, self-introspection and connection with the Supreme Consciousness. It's an ideal time for meditation, prayer and manifesting desires. Navratri also welcomes the new season, recognising inner strengths and honouring Maa Durga's nine forms. Each day, a different incarnation is revered, expressing gratitude to Mother Nature for providing essentials.
Chaitra Navratri, a vibrant Hindu festival honours Goddess Durga's nine divine forms over nine days in March or April. (Image: Canva)
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Rituals
Chaitra Navratri celebrations involve prayer and fasting. Before the festivities begin, devotees clean their homes to welcome the Goddess. During the nine-day celebration, devotees observe a fast, consuming satvik foods like potatoes, fruits and curd. They avoid non-vegetarian food, onions and garlic and maintain strict discipline in their behaviour.
The fast is broken on the ninth day after performing 'havan' and performing Kanya Pujan or Kanjak. Devotees spend their days worshipping the Goddess and chanting Navratri mantras. Each day has specific puja rituals, such as 'Ghatasthapana' on the first day and 'Siddhidatri Maha Puja' on the ninth day.
The nine days of Chaitra Navratri are filled with various puja rituals. Each day holds significance, and devotees perform specific rituals to invoke the blessings of the Goddess. The festivities conclude on the ninth day with Ram Navami celebrations.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)