Chaitra Navratri is an important Hindu festival dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga and her nine forms. It is a nine-day celebration that marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar new year and is observed with great devotion across India.
In 2025, Chaitra Navratri will start on March 30 and end on April 7. The festival is celebrated with enthusiasm, especially in northern and western India. It also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and ends with Ram Navami, which celebrates the birth of Lord Ram on the final day.
First day – March 30: Maa Shailputri (Daughter of the mountains)
Second day – March 31: Maa Brahmacharini (The unmarried form of Parvati)
Third day – April 1: Maa Chandraghanta (Symbol of peace and bravery)
Fourth day – April 2: Maa Kushmanda (The creator of the universe)
Fifth day – April 3: Maa Skandamata (Mother of Lord Kartikeya)
Sixth day – April 4: Maa Katyayani (The fierce form of Durga)
Seventh day – April 5: Maa Kalratri (Destroyer of darkness and ignorance)
Eighth day – April 6: Maa Gauri (Symbol of purity and serenity)
Ninth day – April 9: Maa Siddhidatri (Bestower of wisdom and supernatural powers)
9 Colours Of Navratri And Their Significance
Day 1 – Grey
Goddess: Maa Shailputri
Significance: Grey symbolizes balance and the destruction of evil.
Day 2 – Orange
Goddess: Maa Brahmacharini
Significance: Orange represents energy, enthusiasm, and strength.
Day 3 – White
Goddess: Maa Chandraghanta
Significance: White symbolizes peace, purity, and calmness.
Day 4 – Red
Goddess: Maa Kushmanda
Significance: Red represents power, passion, and devotion.
Day 5 – Royal Blue
Goddess: Maa Skandamata
Significance: Royal Blue signifies divine energy and wisdom.
Day 6 – Yellow
Goddess: Maa Katyayani
Significance: Yellow represents happiness, positivity, and knowledge.
Day 7 – Green
Goddess: Maa Kalratri
Significance: Green symbolizes growth, prosperity, and new beginnings.
Day 8 – Peacock Green
Goddess: Maa Mahagauri
Significance: Peacock Green represents compassion and serenity.
Day 9 – Purple
Goddess: Maa Siddhidatri
Significance: Purple symbolizes spirituality, ambition, and transformation.
Rituals and Traditions of Chaitra Navratri
Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana)
On the first day of Navratri, people perform a ritual called Ghatasthapana. In this ritual, a Kalash (a sacred pot) is placed, which represents the goddess. This marks the beginning of the festival.
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