Chaitra Navratri 2025: Dates, Significance, and Auspicious Timings

Mar 29, 2025 Komal Das

Chaitra Navratri 2025, celebrated in March–April, honors Goddess Durga and marks the Hindu New Year in North India

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Chaitra Navratri 2025, from March 30 to April 7, features daily pujas for Goddess Durga's nine forms, including Ghatasthapana on Day 1 and Navratri Parana on Day 9

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Chaitra Navratri 2025 Ghatasthapana Muhurat is from 6:13 AM to 10:21 AM on March 30, with Abhijit Muhurat from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM

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Chaitra Navratri symbolizes purification, spiritual renewal, and divine blessings, marking the victory of knowledge, light, and righteousness

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Devotees honor Chaitra Navratri by wearing colors like red, yellow, green, and others, which vary by region and align with each day's significance

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During Chaitra Navratri, devotees fast, pray, meditate, and worship Goddess Durga's nine forms, each symbolizing unique feminine virtues

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