Chaitra Navratri 2025: Navratri Ashtami, Kanya Pujan Muhurat | All You Need To Know
Ram Navami, the final day of Navratri, will be observed on April 6 (Sunday)
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasanta Navratri, is a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. This year, the festival began on March 30, and will conclude with Ram Navami on April 6, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. The festival also signifies the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is widely observed across India with prayers, fasting, and rituals.
Chaitra Navratri 2025 Calendar with Colours & Puja Details
Each day of Navratri is associated with a specific colour and Goddess Durga’s different forms:
Day 1 (March 30, Sunday): Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja, Chandra Darshan – Orange
Day 2 (March 31, Monday): Sindhara Dooj, Gauri Puja, Brahmacharini Puja, Teej, Chandraghanta Puja – White
Day 3 (April 1, Tuesday): Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi – Red
Day 4 (April 2, Wednesday): Naag Puja, Lakshmi Panchami, Skandamata Puja – Royal Blue
Day 5 (April 3, Thursday): Skanda Sashti, Yamuna Chhath, Katyayani Puja – Yellow
Day 6 (April 4, Friday): Maha Saptami, Kalaratri Puja – Green
Day 7 (April 5, Saturday): Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Annapurna Ashtami, Sandhi Puja – Grey
Day 8 (April 6, Sunday): Rama Navami – Purple
Day 9 (April 7, Monday): Navratri Parana – Peacock Green
Navratri Ashtami & Kanya Pujan Muhurat
The Ashtami Tithi begins on April 4 at 8.12 PM and ends on April 5 at 7.26 PM. Devotees perform Kanya Pujan, where young girls representing Goddess Durga are worshipped.
Brahma Muhurat: 4:35 AM – 5:21 AM
Pratah Sandhya: 4:58 AM – 6:07 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:59 AM – 12:49 PM
Navratri Navami & Kanya Pujan Muhurat
The Navami Tithi starts on April 5 at 7.26 PM and ends on April 6 at 7.22 PM. Ram Navami, the final day of Navratri, will be observed on April 6 (Sunday).
Brahma Muhurat: 4:34 AM – 5:20 AM
Pratah Sandhya: 4:57 AM – 6:05 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:58 AM – 12:49 PM
Do’s and Don’ts for Kanya Pujan & Navratri Fasting
Chant Navratri mantras and offer prayers.
Prepare Halwa and Kala Chana as prasad.
Invite nine young girls for Kanya Pujan and seek their blessings.
Don’ts:
Avoid cutting nails, shaving, or consuming onions, garlic, and non-vegetarian food.
Regional Celebrations & Significance
Chaitra Navratri holds special significance in North India, especially in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, where temples organise grand celebrations. In Maharashtra, it coincides with Gudi Padwa, marking the Marathi New Year, while in South India, it aligns with Ugadi, the Telugu and Kannada New Year. In West Bengal, the festival marks the beginning of preparations for Durga Puja later in the year.