Chaitra Navratri 2046: date and puja muhurat
The nine nights of the Goddess in spring, beginning on the first day of Chaitra's bright half, the Hindu new year in many regions.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Chaitra Navratri 2046
Saturday, 7 April 2046 · Ghatasthapana 6:04 AM – 8:36 AM
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada: 5:21 PM, 6 Apr – 7:09 PM, 7 Apr
Chaitra Navratri 2047
Wednesday, 27 March 2047 · Ghatasthapana 6:17 AM – 8:45 AM
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada: 5:14 PM, 26 Mar – 7:35 PM, 27 Mar
Chaitra Navratri dates 2046–2050
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2046 | Saturday, 7 April 2046 · Ghatasthapana 6:04 AM – 8:36 AM |
| 2047 | Wednesday, 27 March 2047 · Ghatasthapana 6:17 AM – 8:45 AM |
| 2048 | Tuesday, 14 April 2048 · Ghatasthapana 5:56 AM – 8:30 AM |
| 2049 | Saturday, 3 April 2049 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:38 AM |
| 2050 | Wednesday, 23 March 2050 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:48 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Chaitra Navratri 2046 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Saturday, 7 April 2046 · Ghatasthapana 6:04 AM – 8:36 AM |
| Mumbai | Saturday, 7 April 2046 · Ghatasthapana 6:27 AM – 8:56 AM |
| Kolkata | Saturday, 7 April 2046 · Ghatasthapana 5:23 AM – 7:53 AM |
| Chennai | Saturday, 7 April 2046 · Ghatasthapana 6:01 AM – 8:29 AM |
| Bengaluru | Saturday, 7 April 2046 · Ghatasthapana 6:11 AM – 8:39 AM |
| Hyderabad | Saturday, 7 April 2046 · Ghatasthapana 6:05 AM – 8:34 AM |
| Pune | Saturday, 7 April 2046 · Ghatasthapana 6:23 AM – 8:53 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Saturday, 7 April 2046 · Ghatasthapana 6:26 AM – 8:56 AM |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The nine nights of the Goddess in spring, beginning on the first day of Chaitra's bright half, the Hindu new year in many regions. Each of the nine days honours one form of Durga.
Why it matters
Nine nights honouring the Goddess at the start of the Hindu new year in many regions.
How it is traditionally kept
Ghatasthapana (setting up the sacred pot) on the first morning, fasting or simple food, and daily worship; it ends with Ram Navami.
- Set up the kalash (ghatasthapana) on the first morning
- Light a lamp that is kept burning, as family custom allows
- Fast or eat simple sattvic food
- Worship one form of Durga each day
- Honour young girls (kanya pujan) on Ashtami or Navami
Across India
Begins with Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh; ends with Ram Navami.
Questions
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2046?
Chaitra Navratri is on Saturday, 7 April 2046, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2047?
Chaitra Navratri is on Wednesday, 27 March 2047, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Ghatasthapana time for Chaitra Navratri?
For New Delhi: 6:04 AM – 8:36 AM on Saturday, 7 April. Times differ a little between cities.
What is Chaitra Navratri?
The nine nights of the Goddess in spring, beginning on the first day of Chaitra's bright half, the Hindu new year in many regions. Each of the nine days honours one form of Durga.
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2048?
Tuesday, 14 April 2048 · Ghatasthapana 5:56 AM – 8:30 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2049?
Saturday, 3 April 2049 · Ghatasthapana 6:08 AM – 8:38 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2050?
Wednesday, 23 March 2050 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:48 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Chaitra Navratri celebrated across India?
Begins with Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh; ends with Ram Navami.
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