When is Chaitra Navratri 2024? Date, Shubh Muhurat and Significance

Chaitra Navratri 2024 : Chaitra Navratri is the major festival of Hindus. During these days, devotees observe fast for nine long days to worship Goddess Durga . These days are devoted to worship nine different forms of Goddess Durga. It is observed in the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra, which usually occurs in March or April.

On the ninth day of the festival, Chaitra Navratri comes to an end with Ram Navami , which is the birthday of Lord Rama. This year, Chaitra Navratri is going to start from April 9, 2024 and it will culminate on April 17, 2024.

Chaitra Navratri 2024: Date and Time

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 11:50 PM on Apr 08, 2024
Pratipada Tithi Ends - 08:30 PM on Apr 09, 2024

Vaidhriti Yoga Begins - 06:14 PM on Apr 08, 2024
Vaidhriti Yoga Ends - 02:18 PM on Apr 09, 2024

People should avoid Ghatsthapana during Vaidhriti Yoga

Chaitra Navratri 2024: Significance

During the nine days of Chaitra Navratri, worshippers honour various incarnations of the goddess Durga, also known as Navadurga. Every day has a distinct appearance of Durga, and in her honour, unique prayers and rituals are performed.

Navratri, which means "nine nights," is a major Hindu festival which is celebrated with immense devotion and dedication across the country. It represents the triumph of light over darkness and the victory of good over evil. Devotees seek the goddess Durga's blessings for protection, strength, and prosperity during Navratri.

Chaitra Navratri 2024: Puja Vidhi

During Chaitra Navratri, devotees offer prayers to goddess Durga, special food offerings, and observe fast for nine consecutive days. Each day is dedicated to each Goddess. There are puja rituals and traditions connected to each day of Chaitra Navratri. People perform Ghatasthapana, the ceremonial installation of a Kalash signifying the goddess's presence, marks the start of the celebration. Devotees perform special puja to young girls on Ashtami, the eighth day of Navratri. Young girls are the representation of the goddess appearing as a young girl.

Ram Navami, commemorating the birthdate of Lord Rama, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, falls on the ninth and last day of Chaitra Navratri. On this day, devotees offer special prayers, bhajans, processions, and observe fast to seek blessings of Lord Rama.

Chaitra Navratri 2024: FAQs

When is Chaitra Navratri 2024?
Chaitra Navratri is going to start from April 9, 2024 and it will culminate with Ram Navami which is on April 17, 2024.

How to celebrate Chaitra Navratri 2024?
Chaitra Navratri is celebrated to honour the Goddess Durga and people worship nine different forms of Maa Durga and observe fast for nine consecutive days to seek blessings.