Chaitra Navratri 2056: 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 2056
Friday, 17 March 2056 · Ghatasthapana 6:27 AM – 8:52 AM
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada: 12:22 PM, 16 Mar – 2:25 PM, 17 Mar
Chaitra Navratri 2057
Thursday, 5 April 2057 · Ghatasthapana 6:06 AM – 8:37 AM
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada: 7:01 AM, 4 Apr – 7:59 AM, 5 Apr
Chaitra Navratri dates 2056–2060
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2056 | Friday, 17 March 2056 · Ghatasthapana 6:27 AM – 8:52 AM |
| 2057 | Thursday, 5 April 2057 · Ghatasthapana 6:06 AM – 8:37 AM |
| 2058 | Monday, 25 March 2058 · Ghatasthapana 6:19 AM – 8:46 AM |
| 2059 | Sunday, 13 April 2059 · Ghatasthapana 5:57 AM – 8:31 AM |
| 2060 | Thursday, 1 April 2060 · Ghatasthapana 6:10 AM – 8:40 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Chaitra Navratri 2056 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Friday, 17 March 2056 · Ghatasthapana 6:27 AM – 8:52 AM |
| Mumbai | Friday, 17 March 2056 · Ghatasthapana 6:44 AM – 9:09 AM |
| Kolkata | Friday, 17 March 2056 · Ghatasthapana 5:42 AM – 8:07 AM |
| Chennai | Friday, 17 March 2056 · Ghatasthapana 6:14 AM – 8:39 AM |
| Bengaluru | Friday, 17 March 2056 · Ghatasthapana 6:25 AM – 8:50 AM |
| Hyderabad | Friday, 17 March 2056 · Ghatasthapana 6:22 AM – 8:46 AM |
| Pune | Friday, 17 March 2056 · Ghatasthapana 6:40 AM – 9:05 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Friday, 17 March 2056 · Ghatasthapana 6:46 AM – 9:10 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 2056?
Chaitra Navratri is on Friday, 17 March 2056, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2057?
Chaitra Navratri is on Thursday, 5 April 2057, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Ghatasthapana time for Chaitra Navratri?
For New Delhi: 6:27 AM – 8:52 AM on Friday, 17 March. 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 2058?
Monday, 25 March 2058 · Ghatasthapana 6:19 AM – 8:46 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2059?
Sunday, 13 April 2059 · Ghatasthapana 5:57 AM – 8:31 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2060?
Thursday, 1 April 2060 · Ghatasthapana 6:10 AM – 8:40 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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