While there are four Navratri festivals celebrated throughout the year, Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri are more widely observed across the country. During Chaitra Navratri, devotees worship Maa Durga and her nine divine forms. However, on the last day, they celebrate Ram Navami, which marks the birth of Lord Rama. The nine forms of Maa Durga are collectively known as Navdurgas, including Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kaalratri, Maa Mahagauri, and Maa Siddhidatri. It's essential for those celebrating the festival to be aware of the dates, details of the nine days of fasting, and more.
Hindu followers are uncertain whether Chaitra Navratri commences on April 9 or April 10.
According to Drik Panchang, Chaitra Navratri starts on April 9 and spans nine days until April 17, culminating in Ram Navami celebrations.
During these nine days, devotees worship nine forms of Maa Durga: Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kaalratri, Maa Mahagauri, and Maa Siddhidatri.
A significant ritual during Chaitra Navratri is the Ghatasthapana Puja, scheduled for April 9.
Ghatasthapana Puja Muhurat: From 6:02 am to 10:16 am
Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat: From 11:57 am to 12:48 am
Pratipada Tithi starts on April 8, 2024, at 11:50 pm, and ends on April 9, 2024, at 8:30 pm.
When did Navratri start in April?
Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasanta Navratri will begin on April 9 and conclude on April 17, Ram Navami. Navratri 2024: Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival, will begin on the first day of the Hindu Luni-Solar calendar. Also known as Vasanta Navratri, the festival will start on April 9 and end on April 17
What is the 10th day of Chaitra Navratri?
Dussehra coincides with the culmination of the nine-day Navratri festival and with the tenth day of the Durga Puja festival.
Why do we celebrate Chaitra Navratri 2024?
This year, Chaitra Navratri starts on April 9 (Tuesday) and it will go on till April 17. The festival represents the triumph of good over evil. It also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in many parts of India, especially in North India.
