First Day Of Chaitra Navratri 2025 — Know About Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Puja Samagri List, And More
Chaitra Navratri is a sacred festival marked by devotion and rituals. From auspicious timings to Goddess Durga’s celestial journey and key dates, find all the essential details here.
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Chaitra Navratri, the first Navratri of the Hindu calendar, has commenced and will conclude on April 6. This year, due to variations in different Panchangs, Navratri will be observed for eight days instead of nine. Some calculations show the merging of Dwitiya, Tritiya, and Chaturthi, leading to this unique duration.
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Significance Of Ghatasthapana:
Navratri begins with Ghatasthapana, a sacred ritual marking the invocation of Goddess Durga. This year, the auspicious Muhurat for Kalash Sthapana is between 6:13 AM to 10:22 AM, with an additional Abhijit Muhurat from 12:01 PM to 12:50 PM. Performing the ritual at the right time enhances spiritual benefits and prosperity.
Essential Items For Ghatasthapana:
For the ritual, devotees should gather a red cloth, earthen pot, barley seeds, sacred water, thread (Mouli), betel nut, cardamom, clove, camphor, rice grains, coins, mango or Ashoka leaves, coconut, chunri (sacred cloth), sindoor (vermilion), flowers, garlands, and a beauty kit for Maa Durga’s adornment.
Auspicious Yogas And Nakshatras On The First Day:
This year’s Chaitra Navratri starts under the Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, bringing success in all endeavors. On March 30, there will be Indra Yoga and Revati Nakshatra, followed by multiple days of Ravi Yoga and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, making this Navratri even more special for devotees.
Chaitra Navratri 2025 Dates And Deities Worshiped:
- March 30 – Pratipada: Maa Shailputri & Ghatasthapana
- March 31 – Dwitiya/Tritiya: Maa Brahmacharini & Maa Chandraghanta
- April 1 – Chaturthi: Maa Kushmanda
- April 2 – Panchami: Maa Skandamata
- April 3 – Shashthi: Maa Katyayani
- April 4 – Saptami: Maa Kalaratri
- April 5 – Ashtami: Maa Mahagauri
- April 6 – Navami: Maa Siddhidatri & Ram Navami
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