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Chaitra Navratri 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Date, Time, Kalash Sthapana Muhurat, Puja Vidhi And All You Need To Know
Chaitra Navratri 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to this space where we are going to bring to you all updates regarding Chaitra Navratri 2024.
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Chaitra Navratri 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to this space where we are going to bring to you all updates regarding Chaitra Navratri 2024. This year, the festival will begin from April 9 and will continuw till April 17, with each day dedicated to worship of Maa Durga. During this time, the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped, and on the last day, devotees observe Ram Navami - celebrating Lord Rama's birth.
This year, during Chaitra Navratri, the goddess arrives on a horse, which is not considered an auspicious vehicle. This symbolism suggests forthcoming battles and natural disasters, signifying a shift in power.
Let's find out the dates, auspicious timings, and significance of Mahashtami and Maha Navami during Chaitra Navratri 2024.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Ghatsthapana Time:
Kalash sthapana Muhurat: 06:02 A.M to 10:16 A.M (April 9, 2024)
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:57 A.M to 12:48 P.M (April 9, 2024)
On this day, Goddess Durga will arrive riding a horse. The first day involves worshipping Goddess Shailaputri.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Ashtami:
Maha Ashtami falls on April 16, 2024, during Chaitra Navratri. On the eighth day of Navratri, worship of Goddess Mahagauri takes place. Chaitra Shukla Ashtami begins on April 15, 2024, at 12:11 PM and lasts until April 16, 2024, at 01:23 PM.
Morning Muhurat: 09:08 A.M to 01:58 P.M
Evening Muhurat: 08:11 P.M to 09:34 P.M
Chaitra Navratri 2024, Navami:
Mahanavami of Chaitra Navratri falls on April 17, 2024. On this day, worship of the ninth form of the goddess, Siddhidatri, takes place. Chaitra Shukla Navami begins on April 16, 2024, at 01:23 PM and lasts until April 17, 2024, at 03:14 PM. On this day, the fast is concluded at the end of Navami Tithi.
Morning Muhurat: 05:53 A.M to 09:07 A.M
Afternoon Muhurat: 03:34 P.M to 06:48 P.M
Evening Muhurat: 08:11 P.M to 10:57 P.M
Goddesses Who Are Worshipped On 9 Days
Each day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to worshipping a specific manifestation of the goddess:
Day 1: April 9, 2024 (Pratipada Tithi, Ghatasthapana): Worship of Maa Shailputri.
Day 2: April 10, 2024 (Dwitiya Tithi): Worship of Maa Brahmacharini.
Day 3: April 11, 2024 (Tritiya Tithi): Worship of Maa Chandraghanta.
Day 4: April 12, 2024 (Chaturthi Tithi): Worship of Maa Kushmanda.
Day 5: April 13, 2024 (Panchami Tithi): Worship of Maa Skandamata.
Day 6: April 14, 2024 (Shashthi Tithi): Worship of Maa Katyayani.
Day 7: April 15, 2024 (Saptami Tithi): Worship of Maa Kalratri.
Day 8: April 16, 2024 (Ashtami Tithi): Worship of Maa Mahagauri.
Day 9: April 17, 2024 (Navami Tithi): Worship of Maa Siddhidatri, coinciding with the celebration of Ram Navami.
Chaitra Navratri 2024
That's all about the Day 1 celebrations. Each day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to worshipping a specific manifestation of the goddess:
Day 1: April 9, 2024 (Pratipada Tithi, Ghatasthapana): Worship of Maa Shailputri.
Day 2: April 10, 2024 (Dwitiya Tithi): Worship of Maa Brahmacharini.
Day 3: April 11, 2024 (Tritiya Tithi): Worship of Maa Chandraghanta.
Day 4: April 12, 2024 (Chaturthi Tithi): Worship of Maa Kushmanda.
Day 5: April 13, 2024 (Panchami Tithi): Worship of Maa Skandamata.
Day 6: April 14, 2024 (Shashthi Tithi): Worship of Maa Katyayani.
Day 7: April 15, 2024 (Saptami Tithi): Worship of Maa Kalratri.
Day 8: April 16, 2024 (Ashtami Tithi): Worship of Maa Mahagauri.
Day 9: April 17, 2024 (Navami Tithi): Worship of Maa Siddhidatri, coinciding with the celebration of Ram Navami.
Thank you for staying with us till the very end. Happy Navratri to all of you
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Live: Hema Malini Wishes The Country On This Occasion
Taking to X, she wrote, "Greetings and best wishes to all countrymen on Chaitra Navratri and Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat-2081). May Mother Jagadamba bring new energy, new enthusiasm, happiness, prosperity and good health in everyone's life."
सभी देशवासियों को चैत्र नवरात्र एवं हिन्दू नववर्ष (विक्रम संवत-2081) की हार्दिक बधाई एवं अनंत शुभकामनाएँ।
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) April 9, 2024
माँ जगदम्बा सभी के जीवन में नई ऊर्जा, नया उत्साह, सुख-समृद्धि और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य लेकर आएं।
🙏 जय माता दी 🙏#ChaitraNavratri #HinduNavVarsh pic.twitter.com/AN2hzNqwFV
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Live: Special Vastra For Ramlalla Throughout The Festivities
From first day of Chaitra Navratri, till Shri Ramnavami, the vastra of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar are going to be special.
As per Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, "Bhagwan will wear vastra made of special hand woven & hand spun khadi cotton, decorated with real gold khaddi hand block print. The block prints used in printing are all inspired by Vaishnav Chinha."
From first day of Chaitra Navratri, till Shri Ramnavami, the vastra of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar are going to be special.
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) April 8, 2024
Bhagwan will wear vastra made of special hand woven & hand spun khadi cotton, decorated with real gold khaddi (खड्डी) hand block print. The block prints… pic.twitter.com/hdUcqhoeS5
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Live: Sophie Choudry Wishes Fans On X
Sharing pictures in a white saree, she wrote, "Wishing everyone a very happy Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi , Cheti Chand and all the festivals across the country. May the year ahead bring you lots of love and prosperity"
Wishing everyone a very happy Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi , Cheti Chand and all the festivals across the country. May the year ahead bring you lots of love and prosperity🙏🏼🩷 #GudiPadwa #ugadi #ChaitraNavratri2024 #ChetiChand pic.twitter.com/Tnxb1mpCyE
— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) April 9, 2024
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Live: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Wishes On The Occasion
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee took to X to wish the audience on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri.
She wrote, "Today on Chaitra Navratri, I found strength in the belief that amidst the darkest of times, there's always a glimmer of hope. It's a reminder that goodness always prevails. In this time of devotion, I pray to Ma Durga to shower her blessings upon everyone, granting peace and prosperity in abundance. May her radiant light extinguish all shadows and bring an end to every bit of darkness we encounter. Wishing you all a blessed Chaitra Navratri filled with love, light and countless blessings!"
Today on Chaitra Navratri, I found strength in the belief that amidst the darkest of times, there's always a glimmer of hope. It's a reminder that goodness always prevails.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 9, 2024
In this time of devotion, I pray to Ma Durga to shower her blessings upon everyone, granting peace and…