Chaitra Navratri
चैत्र नवरात्रि
Nine nights of Durga beginning the Hindu new year.
- Date
- Tue, 6 April 2027
- Tithi
- Pratipada
- Paksha
- Shukla
- Hindu Month
- Chaitra
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Yoga
- Vishkambha
- Karana
- Kimstughna
- Vikram Samvat
- VS 2084
- Muhurat
- 06:08 AM – 08:30 AM (Ghatasthapana)
- Duration
- 9 Days
About this observance
Ghatasthapana on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada begins the Vasant Navratri, ending with Ram Navami; Gudi Padwa and Ugadi fall on day one.
Importance
Marks the start of the Vikram Samvat new year and is ideal for new beginnings.
History
Celebrated as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in the Deccan.
Mythological story
Brahma is said to have begun creation on this tithi.
Related in this category
Sharad Navratri
शारदीय नवरात्रि
Nine nights of Goddess Durga in her nine divine forms.
Durga Ashtami
दुर्गा अष्टमी
The most powerful day of Navratri with Mahagauri worship and kanya pujan.
Diwali — Lakshmi Puja
दीपावली
The festival of lights with Mahalakshmi and Ganesh puja.
Vasant Panchami
वसंत पंचमी
Worship of Goddess Saraswati and the arrival of spring.
Radha Ashtami
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Maha Navami
महा नवमी
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