When Is Ashtami In Chaitra Navratri? Know The Date, Puja Vidhi, And All About This Auspicious Day
Chaitra Navratri will begin on March 30 and conclude on April 6. This year, Navratri will be observed for 8 days instead of 9. Know the dat and everything here.
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Chaitra Navratri holds immense significance in Hinduism, marking the worship of Goddess Durga in her nine divine forms over nine days. According to the Hindu calendar, Chaitra Navratri begins on the Pratipada Tithi (first day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra.
This year, Chaitra Navratri will commence on March 30, 2025 (Sunday), and will be celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. Devotees observe fasts and offer prayers to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. However, due to changes in the lunar calendar, Ashtami and Navami will fall on the same day, reducing Navratri to just eight days instead of nine.
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Chaitra Navratri 2025: Important Dates
As per the Hindu Panchang, Chaitra Navratri will begin on March 30, 2025 (Sunday), and conclude on April 6, 2025 (Sunday). Devotees believe that worshiping the nine forms of Goddess Durga with devotion during these days fulfills all wishes.
Maha Ashtami And Its Significance:
The Maha Ashtami of Chaitra Navratri falls on April 5, 2025 (Saturday). This day is dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri, one of the nine divine manifestations of Goddess Durga. On this occasion, devotees perform Kalash Sthapana, Hawan, and Kanya Pujan, seeking divine blessings.
- Start of Ashtami Tithi: April 4, 2025, at 8:12 PM
- End of Ashtami Tithi: April 5, 2025, at 7:26 PM
On Maha Ashtami, nine small Kalash are placed, representing the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga, and special prayers are offered. The day symbolises power, devotion, and faith, making it one of the most significant days of Chaitra Navratri.
With Navratri approaching, devotees across the country are preparing for this sacred period of fasting, prayers, and devotion to Goddess Durga, hoping for prosperity and divine blessings.
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