Chaitra Navratri 2025: Confused About 9 Days & Dates? Panchang Thithi, Muhurat, Colours And All Details Here

Chaitra Navratri began on Sunday and it will continue until April 6. The celebration of 9 days, dedicated to Goddess Durga is being observed across the country. Devotees are flocking to Maa Bhawani's temples in large numbers. Since morning, there has been a steady flow of worshippers, participating in prayers and rituals to seek her blessings. However, this year, Navratri will be observed for eight days instead of nine. Here is everything you need to know, including the Ghatasthapna muhurat, the Abhijeet muhurat if you missed the earlier one, the Ashtami and Navami dates, the religious significance of Navratri, and Ram Navami.

About Chaitra Navratri:

Navratri, one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus in India, is dedicated to the nine different forms of Goddess Shakti. During the nine days of Navratri, devotees worship the nine forms of Maa Durga. In India, the Navratris that fall in the Chaitra and Sharad seasons are celebrated with great enthusiasm. However, very few people know that there are four Navratris in a year, which are as follows: Ashadha, Chaitra, Ashwin, and Magha. The Navratri in the Chaitra month is called Vasant Navratri, and the Navratri in the Ashwin month is called Sharadiya Navratri. The Navratris in the Ashadha and Magha months are known as Gupt Navratri.

Navratri 2025: Akhand Jyoti Kalash or Ghatasthapana Muhurat

Religious beliefs say that Navratri begins with the installation and lighting of Akhand Jyoti Kalash or Ghatasthapana. If these rituals are performed at an auspicious time, it is believed that Mata Rani fulfills all the wishes of her devotees. According to the Vedic calendar, the auspicious time for Ghatasthapana on the first day of Chaitra Navratri was for 4 hours and 8 minutes, from 6:13 am to 10:22 am on March 30.

Navratri 2025: Abhijeet Muhurat For Ghatasthapana

If you missed installing the Jyoti Kalash or performing Ghatasthapana during the auspicious Muhurat, devotees can still perform Ghatasthapana during the Abhijeet Muhurat. The Abhijeet Muhurat for Ghat installation will be from 12:01 pm to 12:50 pm on Sunday, during which devotees will get a total time of 50 minutes to perform the ritual.

Dates, and Colours of Chaitra Navratri 2025:

Since in March 2025, the Chaitra Navratri has been observed for 8 days, there is confusion among people regarding the dates. Let us know, Chaitra Navratri 2025 Thithi (dates), colours, timings according to the Drik Panchang:

Day 1 Chaitra Navratri: Maa Shailputri Puja, Ghatsthapana
30th March 2025, Sunday - Orange

Day 2 Chaitra Navratri: Maa Brahmacharini Puja
31st March 2025, Monday - White

Day 3 Chaitra Navratri: Maa Chandraghanta Puja
31st March 2025, Monday - White

Day 4 Chaitra Navratri: Maa Kushmanda Puja
1st April 2025, Tuesday - Red

Day 5 Chaitra Navratri: Maa Skandamata Puja
2nd April 2025, Wednesday - Royal Blue

Day 6 Chaitra Navratri: Maa Katyayani Puja
3rd April 2025, Thursday - Yellow

Day 7 Chaitra Navratri: Maa Kalratri Puja, Saptami
4th April 2025, Friday - Green

Day 8 Chaitra Navratri: Maa Mahagauri Durga, Maha Ashtami Puja
4th April 2025 (8:12 PM) to 5th April 2025 (7:26 PM)- Grey

Day 9 Chaitra Navratri: Maa Siddhidatri Durga, Maha Navami Puja and Ram Navami
5th April 2025 (7:26 PM) to 6th April 2025 (7:22 PM) - Purple

Tenth Day of Navratri: Dashami, Navratri Parana
7th April 2025, Tuesday - Peacock Green

When is Chaitra Navratri 2025 Ashtami?

According to the Panchang, the Ashtami tithi of Chaitra month will begin on 4th April 2025 at 8:12 PM and end on 5th April 2025 at 7:26 PM. It will be celebrated on Saturday, 5th April 2025, as per the Udaya Tithi.

When is Chaitra Navratri 2025 Navami?

According to the Panchang, the Navami tithi will begin on 5th April 2025 at 7:26 PM and end on 6th April 2025 at 7:22 PM. Ram Navami will be celebrated on 6th April 2025, Sunday.

Ram Navami 2025 Date

The Navratri that begins on the first day of Chaitra Shukla concludes on the day of Ram Navami. The last day of Chaitra Navratri, that is the Navami Tithi, is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Shri Ram. This day is also known as Ram Navami. It is believed that on this day, Lord Shri Ram was born to Mata Kaushalya in Ayodhya. This year Ram Navami will fall on April 6th with the ninth day of Navratri, Mahanavami Puja.

Mythological Beliefs Behind Navratri:

According to the Hindu mythological texts, a demon named Mahishasura was a great devotee of Lord Brahma. Through intense penance, he pleased Brahma and received a boon that no god, demon, or human on earth could kill him. After receiving this boon from Brahma, Mahishasura became cruel and ruthless, spreading terror across all three worlds. Distressed by his tyranny, the gods prayed to lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva for help.

In response, Goddess Shakti manifested as Maa Durga to free the world from his oppression. A fierce battle ensued between Maa Durga and Mahishasura for nine days, and on the tenth day, Maa Durga slayed Mahishasura. Since then, the nine days of the battle are celebrated as a victory of good over evil.

Navratri Connection With Lord Ram:

According to Vedic beliefs, before Lord Ram invaded Lanka, he worshipped Maa Durga for nine days on the shores of the sea at Rameshwaram. He prayed to the goddess for victory in his battle against the demon king Ravana. Pleased with his devotion, Maa Durga blessed him with success in the war. As a result, Lord Ram defeated Ravana in battle, killing him, and won Lanka. This victory is celebrated as Dussehra, and the nine days leading up to it are celebrated as Sharadiya Navratri.

Navratri is one of the most important festivals in India. Throughout the nine days and nights, it is celebrated with great dedication, excitement, and passion across the country.