Chaitra Navratri 2077: 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 2077
Thursday, 25 March 2077 · Ghatasthapana 6:18 AM – 8:46 AM
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada: 1:55 PM, 24 Mar – 10:13 AM, 25 Mar
Chaitra Navratri 2078
Wednesday, 13 April 2078 · Ghatasthapana 5:57 AM – 8:31 AM
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada: 3:15 PM, 12 Apr – 11:29 AM, 13 Apr
Chaitra Navratri dates 2077–2081
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2077 | Thursday, 25 March 2077 · Ghatasthapana 6:18 AM – 8:46 AM |
| 2078 | Wednesday, 13 April 2078 · Ghatasthapana 5:57 AM – 8:31 AM |
| 2079 | Sunday, 2 April 2079 · Ghatasthapana 6:10 AM – 8:40 AM |
| 2080 | Friday, 22 March 2080 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:48 AM |
| 2081 | Thursday, 10 April 2081 · Ghatasthapana 6:00 AM – 8:33 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Chaitra Navratri 2077 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 25 March 2077 · Ghatasthapana 6:18 AM – 8:46 AM |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 25 March 2077 · Ghatasthapana 6:37 AM – 9:04 AM |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 25 March 2077 · Ghatasthapana 5:35 AM – 8:02 AM |
| Chennai | Thursday, 25 March 2077 · Ghatasthapana 6:09 AM – 8:35 AM |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 25 March 2077 · Ghatasthapana 6:20 AM – 8:46 AM |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 25 March 2077 · Ghatasthapana 6:15 AM – 8:42 AM |
| Pune | Thursday, 25 March 2077 · Ghatasthapana 6:34 AM – 9:00 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 25 March 2077 · Ghatasthapana 6:38 AM – 9:05 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 2077?
Chaitra Navratri is on Thursday, 25 March 2077, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2078?
Chaitra Navratri is on Wednesday, 13 April 2078, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Ghatasthapana time for Chaitra Navratri?
For New Delhi: 6:18 AM – 8:46 AM on Thursday, 25 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 2079?
Sunday, 2 April 2079 · Ghatasthapana 6:10 AM – 8:40 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2080?
Friday, 22 March 2080 · Ghatasthapana 6:21 AM – 8:48 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2081?
Thursday, 10 April 2081 · Ghatasthapana 6:00 AM – 8:33 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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