Chaitra Navratri
MarathiAlso known as: Chaitra Navratri, Vasant Navratri
Chaitra Navratri
About Chaitra Navratri
Chaitra Navratri is a nine-night festival celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March-April). It honours the divine feminine energy through worship of Goddess Durga.
Devotees observe fasting and perform daily pujas for nine nights. Temples are beautifully decorated and special celebrations mark each night.
In Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated with Gudi Padwa on the first day and culminates with Ram Navami.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe nine days of fasting and worship Goddess Durga.
- Observe nine days of fasting, consuming sattvic food.
- Visit temples and participate in daily pujas.
- Light the lamp (akhand jyoti) and keep it burning for nine days.
- Perform Gudi Padwa celebrations on the first day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Gudi Padwa is the Marathi New Year, celebrated on the first day of Chaitra Navratri. A gudi (flag) is hoisted outside homes to mark the occasion.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.