Indian States That Do Not Celebrate Chaitra Navratri & Why

Mar 30, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Kerala primarily celebrates Onam and Vishu, making Chaitra Navratri a less significant festival in the state

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In Tamil Nadu, Navratri is more popularly observed in the Sharadiya season (September-October) rather than Chaitra Navratri

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In Odisha, Maha Vishuba Sankranti is the key festival around this time, overshadowing Chaitra Navratri

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Punjab celebrates Baisakhi around mid-April, a harvest festival that takes precedence over Chaitra Navratri

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Tribal communities in these northeastern states follow their indigenous festivals, leading to lesser prominence of Chaitra Navratri

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