Chaitra Navratri 2025 will begin on March 30 (Sunday) and conclude on April 6 (Sunday). This nine-day festival is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. However, this year, Navratri will be observed for eight days instead of nine, as the Tritiya Tithi (third day) will be skipped due to its early ending.
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The Ashtami (eighth day) will be celebrated on April 5, while Ram Navami, marking the birth of Lord Rama, will fall on April 6. Devotees observe fasting, perform puja rituals, and chant mantras during this period to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga.
Kalash Sthapana Muhurat for Chaitra Navratri 2025
Kalash Sthapana (Ghatasthapana) marks the beginning of Navratri and is considered an essential ritual. The auspicious Kalash Sthapana Muhurat for March 30, 2025, is as follows:
- Morning Muhurat: 6:24 AM – 7:07 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 7:56 AM – 12:31 PM
Performing Kalash Sthapana during this time ensures prosperity, happiness, and positive energy in life.
Puja Vidhi and Rituals
- Kalash Sthapana: A sacred pot (Kalash) is filled with water and placed on a bed of soil with sown barley seeds. It is covered with mango leaves and a coconut wrapped in red cloth.
- Devi Durga Puja: An idol or picture of Goddess Durga is placed, and the puja starts with Ganesh Vandana.
- Akhand Jyoti: A ghee lamp (diya) is kept lit continuously for nine days.
- Mantra Chanting: Devotees recite Durga Saptashati and other holy scriptures.
- Fasting & Prasad Offering: Many people observe a Navratri fast, consuming only fruits, milk, and sattvic food. Bhog is offered to Goddess Durga, including kheer, halwa, fruits, and coconut.
- Kanya Pujan: On Ashtami or Navami, young girls (representing the goddess) are worshipped and given food and gifts.
Special Aspects of Chaitra Navratri 2025
This year, Navratri begins on a Sunday, which is considered highly auspicious. According to Hindu beliefs, when Navratri starts on a Sunday, Goddess Durga arrives on an elephant, symbolizing prosperity and abundance.
Devotees believe that worshipping the goddess with sincerity and devotion during these days can remove negative energies and obstacles from life.
Chaitra Navratri is a sacred festival that brings devotees closer to divine energy. Whether through fasting, puja, or charity, the occasion is an opportunity to seek spiritual growth, happiness, and success. By following the correct rituals and traditions, one can attain the blessings of Goddess Durga and ensure peace and prosperity in life.
By – Kartik
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