Rare Celestial Alignment On The First day Of Chaitra Navratri — Know Puja Timings, Tithi Details, And More
Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. This period is highly significant for spirituality, devotion, and prosperity, making it an ideal time for prayers and auspicious rituals.
Chaitra Navratri begins on the Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Chaitra. This year, Chaitra Navratri will commence on March 30, 2025, and conclude on April 6, 2025. Notably, Goddess Durga will arrive on an elephant, which is considered highly auspicious in Hindu scriptures.
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Significance Of Goddess Durga’s Arrival On An Elephant:
According to religious beliefs, when Goddess Durga arrives on an elephant, it symbolises prosperity, abundance, and good harvest. This is particularly beneficial for farmers, indicating a year of adequate rainfall and fruitful crops. Additionally, it is believed to bring economic growth and financial stability to the nation. The goddess will also depart on an elephant on April 7, 2025, reinforcing the positive indications.
Chaitra Navratri Dates And Duration:
According to the Hindu calendar, Pratipada Tithi will begin on March 29 at 4:27 PM and will end on March 30 at 12:49 PM. As per Udaya Tithi, Chaitra Navratri will be observed from March 30 to April 6, 2025. Due to Tithi variations, this year’s Navratri will last eight days instead of the usual nine.
Auspicious Yogas And Ghatasthapana Timing:
Chaitra Navratri will begin under the Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, an extremely favorable time for initiating new ventures. Additionally, Indra Yoga and Revati Nakshatra will prevail on the first day.
Ghatasthapana Muhurat:
- Pratipada Tithi Begins: March 29, 2025, at 4:27 PM
- Pratipada Tithi Ends: March 30, 2025, at 12:49 PM
- Kalash Sthapana Muhurat: 6:13 AM to 10:22 AM on March 30, 2025
- Abhijit Muhurat: 12:01 PM to 12:50 PM
Performing Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) during the auspicious muhurat enhances the spiritual benefits of fasting and rituals.
Chaitra Navratri Daily Schedule And Goddess Worship:
- March 30 – Pratipada: Goddess Shailputri Puja & Ghatasthapana
- March 31 – Dwitiya: Goddess Brahmacharini Puja and Tritiya: Goddess Chandraghanta Puja
- April 1 – Chaturthi: Goddess Kushmanda Puja
- April 2 – Panchami: Goddess Skandamata Puja
- April 3 – Shashthi: Goddess Katyayani Puja
- April 4 – Saptami: Goddess Kalaratri Puja
- April 5 – Ashtami: Goddess Mahagauri Puja
- April 6 – Navami: Goddess Siddhidatri Puja and Ram Navami
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