Chaitra Navratri 2024: Date, rituals, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi and samagri of Navratri

Chaitra Navratri 2024: Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day festival that usually falls in the months of March or April, depending on the Hindu lunar calendar.

This year the festival is set to commence on April 9 and will culminate with the celebration of Ram Navami. 

Chaitra Navratri holds significance as it is believed that during these days, Goddess Durga bestows her blessings upon her devotees while residing on Earth.

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Chaitra Navratri 2024: Significance

Chaitra Navratri holds immense significance in Hindu culture as it marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year according to the traditional lunar calendar. It is celebrated with fervor and devotion across India, particularly in North India. During these nine days, devotees worship the various forms of Goddess Durga, also known as Shakti or Devi, seeking her blessings for prosperity, happiness, and protection from evil forces. Navratri serves as a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and renewal of faith among devotees

Chaitra Navratri 2024: Dates and Schedule 

Chaitra Navratri also referred to as Vasanta Navratri, it will begin on April 9th and conclude on April 17th. 

April 9: Ghatasthapana and Maa Shailputri Puja
April 10: Maa Brahmacharini Puja
April 11: Maa Chandraghanta Puja
April 12: Maa Kushmanda Puja
April 13: Maa Skandamata Puja

April 14: Maa Katyayani Puja
April 15: Maa Kalratri Puja
April 16: Maa Mahagauri Puja
April 17: Maa Siddhidatri Puja and Ram Navami

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Chaitra Navratri 2024: Shubh Muhurat 

Chaitra Navratri 2024: Puja Samagri

Some of the essential puja samagri items used during Chaitra Navratri are: 

Puja Thali
Red Cloth
Idol or Image of Goddess Durga
Kalash (Pot) 
Bael Leaves
Sandalwood Paste and Kumkum (Red Powder)
Flowers

Incense Sticks (Agarbatti) and Dhoop
Diya (Oil Lamp) and Camphor
Fruits
Coconut
Rice
Sweets

Chaitra Navratri is a time for fervent devotion, reflection, and celebration, with devotees across the globe eagerly awaiting the divine presence of Goddess Durga during these auspicious nine days.

Happy Chaitra Navratri 2024!