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Chaitra Navratri 2024: The auspicious nine-day Hindu festival of Chaitra Navratri is around the corner. Navratri is celebrated four times a year – Sharadiya Navratri, Chaitra Navratri, Magh Gupt Navratri and Ashadh Gupt Navratri. However, out of these four, Sharadiya Navratri and Chaitra Navratri are more popularly celebrated. The Navratri festival starting from the first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar is called Chaitra Navratri. Also known as Vasant Navratri, Hindu devotees worship Maa Durga and her nine forms during nine days. Meanwhile, on the last day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees celebrate Ram Navami to commemorate the birth of Lord Ram.
Chaitra Navratri 2024: When is Chaitra Navratri; 8th April or 9th April?
This year, Hindu devotees are confused whether Chaitra Navratri will start from April 8 or April 9. According to Drik Panchang, Chaitra Navratri will start from April 9. It will be celebrated for nine days, ending with Ram Navami celebrations on April 17. Nine forms of Maa Durga will be worshiped by Hindu devotees during these nine days. They are – Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Calendar: Chaitra Navratri Dates and Colors
Here is the correct calendar for Chaitra Navratri as per Drik Panchang:
Ghatasthapana, Royal Blue
9 April- Ghatasthapana Puja, Maa Shailputri, Lal
10 April- Maa Brahmacharini, dark blue
April 11 – Maa Chandraghanta, Yellow
12 April – Mother Kushmanda, Hari
April 13 – Skandamata, Gray
14 April – Maa Katyayani, Orange
15 April – Maha Saptami, Maa Kalratri, Shweta
16 April – Durga Ashtami, Maa Mahagauri Puja, Pink
17 April – Ram Navami, sky blue
One of the most important rituals of Chaitra Navratri is Ghatasthapana Puja. It will be celebrated on 9th April. Know the Muhurta and other details below:
Ghatasthapana Puja Muhurat – 6:02 am to 10:16 am
Ghatasthapana Abhijeet Muhurta – 11:57 am to 12:48 am
Pratipada Tithi Start – April 8, 2024 at 11:50 pm
Pratipada Tithi Ends – April 9, 2024 at 8:30 pm
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