Chaitra Navratri 2025: When Will It Begin? Know Date, Time For Ghatasthapana, And All About This Auspicious Festival
When does Chaitra Navratri begin in 2025? What will be the auspicious time for Ghatasthapana, and when will the first and last fasts be observed? Note the key details related to Chaitra Navratri.
Chaitra Navratri 2025: In 2025, Chaitra Navratri will begin on March 30 and end on April 7. This period marks the start of the Hindu New Year with the first day of Chaitra month, which also signifies the beginning of the Hindu calendar year. The festival of Chaitra Navratri culminates on the day of Ram Navami, the birth celebration of Lord Ram, on the final day of the nine-day festival.
Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to worshiping the nine forms of Goddess Durga, known as Navadurga. Devotees observe fasting and rituals to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga during these nine days. The first day of the festival, also known as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, marks the commencement of the new year in the region.
According to the Hindu Panchang, there are four Navratris in a year: Chaitra Navratri, Ashadha Gupt Navratri, Sharadiya Navratri, and Magha Gupt Navratri. Among these, three are public Navratris, and two are considered secret or "Gupta" Navratris. Chaitra Navratri, held during the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month, is also referred to as Chaitra Ram Navratri. It is a time for devotees to offer prayers and devotion to the nine different forms of Goddess Durga.
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Ghatsthapana Muhurat
The auspicious time for Ghatsthapana (installation of the sacred kalash) on the first day of Chaitra Navratri 2025 will be from 6:13 AM to 10:22 AM. The Pratipada Tithi (first day of the festival) will begin on March 29, 2025, at 4:27 PM and conclude on March 30, 2025, at 12:49 PM. The Abhijit Muhurat for Ghatsthapana will be from 12:01 PM to 12:50 PM on March 30, 2025.
Goddess Durga's Arrival In 2025: Riding An Elephant
In 2025, Goddess Durga will arrive riding an elephant, a highly auspicious sign for the country. This symbolizes prosperity and is considered a good omen for both the nation and its economy. Devotees who perform rituals and prayers with devotion during this period are believed to have their wishes fulfilled.
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