Chaitra Navratri 2025: Chaitra Navratri 2025 is a special and colourful festival that will start on March 30, 2025 (Sunday) and end on April 7, 2025 (Monday). This nine-day festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms, each representing different qualities.
The festival begins on the first day, called Pratipada, with Ghatasthapana, where devotees place a sacred kalash (pot) as a symbol of the goddess. Over the next nine days, people worship different forms of Goddess Durga:
The festival ends on the ninth day with Ram Navami, which celebrates the birth of Lord Rama. Each day of Navratri has special prayers, rituals, and offerings, showing India's rich spiritual and cultural traditions.
Navratri is a festival that celebrates the power of Goddess Durga and her victory over evil. The word "Navratri" means "nine nights", and it is based on a Hindu myth where Goddess Durga fought the demon Mahishasura for nine days. On the tenth day, called Vijayadashami or Dussehra, she defeated him, symbolising the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.
Navratri is also a time for prayer, fasting, and spiritual growth. Devotees worship the goddess, meditate, and seek her blessings. The festival is celebrated twice a year, but the most important one happens in the autumn season, marking the end of the rains and the beginning of the harvest season.
Here are the nine avatars of Maa Durga worshipped during Chaitra Navratri 2025, along with their respective dates:
Goddess Shailputri is the first form of Maa Durga. She represents the power of nature and mountains. She is often shown riding a bull, Nandi, and holding a trident and lotus in her hands.
Goddess Brahmacharini symbolises devotion, purity, and wisdom. She is the unmarried form of Goddess Parvati, who performed deep penance to marry Lord Shiva. She is shown holding a kamandal and a rosary in her hands.
Goddess Chandraghanta has a crescent moon on her forehead, which gives her a divine glow. She is known for her bravery and strength and is often seen riding a tiger.
Goddess Kushmanda is believed to be the creator of the universe. She has eight arms, each holding a different divine weapon, symbolising her immense power.
Goddess Skandamata is the mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya), the god of war. She is shown holding her son in her lap and is often depicted riding a lion, symbolising motherly love and protection.
Goddess Katyayani is a warrior goddess who fought against evil forces. She is depicted riding a lion and holding a sword, representing courage and justice.
Goddess Kalaratri is known as the destroyer of darkness and evil. She has a dark complexion and a fierce appearance, symbolising protection from negative energies.
Goddess Mahagauri represents purity, peace, and kindness. She is fair-skinned, wearing white clothes, and symbolises calmness and wisdom.
Goddess Siddhidatri is known for blessing her devotees with spiritual knowledge and success. She is shown riding a lion and is believed to grant divine powers and enlightenment.
Each day of Chaitra Navratri 2025 is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga, bringing devotion, strength, and positivity to her devotees.
Chaitra Navratri 2025 will be celebrated from March 30, 2025, to April 7, 2025. This nine-day festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Below are the important dates and deities worshipped on each day:
Each day of Navratri has special prayers, rituals, and offerings, making it a time of devotion, reflection, and celebration.
Chaitra Navratri 2025 is approaching, starting on Sunday, March 30, and ending on Monday, April 7th. During this nine-day Hindu festival, many devotees observe fasting and perform pujas (prayers) dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
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| Chaitra Navratri 2025 Date | Day? ? | Navratri Day? | ?Goddess Name? | Colour? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2025?? | Sunday? | Navratri Day 1?? | Ghatasthapana Puja, Maa Shailputri? ? | Red? ?? |
| March 31, 2025?? | Monday?? | Navratri Day 2?? | Maa Brahmacharini?? | ? Dark Blue? ?? |
| April 1, 2025? | Tuesday? | Navratri Day 3? | Maa Chandraghanta? | Yellow? ? ?? |
| April 2, 2025? | Wednesday? | Navratri Day 4? | Maa Kushmanda? | Green? ? ? |
| April 3, 2025? | Thursday? | Navratri Day 5?? | Skanda Mata? | Grey? ? |
| April 4, 2025? | Friday? | Navratri Day 6? | Maa Katyayani? | Orange? ? ?? |
| April 5, 2025? | Saturday | ?Navratri Day 7? | Maa Kaalratri? | White? ? ?? |
| April 6, 2025 | ?Sunday? | Navratri Day 8? | Durga Ashtami, Maa Mahagauri Puja? | Pink? ? ? |
| April 7? | Monday | ?Navratri Day 9? | Rama Navami Sky? ? | Blue? ? ? ? |
(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)
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