Chaitra Navratri 2025 will begin on March 30 and will continue until April 6. This year, the sacred festival dedicated to Goddess Durga will start on a Sunday, which means the Goddess will arrive on an elephant. According to scriptures, an elephant mount is considered highly auspicious for Goddess Durga’s arrival.
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Significance of Kalash Sthapana in Navratri
Navratri begins with Ghatasthapana, also known as Kalash Sthapana, on the first day of Pratipada Tithi. During this, a sacred altar (Chowki) is set up, and for nine days, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The Kalash (sacred pot) represents Lord Vishnu, and before worshipping Goddess Durga, devotees first offer prayers to the Kalash.
There are four Navratris in a year, but Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri hold the most significance. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Durga during these days brings her divine blessings. While the lion is the traditional vehicle of Goddess Durga, when she descends to Earth, her ride changes. This year, she will arrive on a horse.
Chaitra Navratri 2025 Tithi & Date
The Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in Chaitra month will begin on March 29 at 4:27 PM and will end on March 30 at 12:49 PM.
As per the Udaya Tithi (sunrise-based calculation), Chaitra Navratri 2025 will commence on March 30, Sunday.
Chaitra Navratri 2025 Ghatasthapana Muhurat
Main Kalash Sthapana Muhurat will be on March 30, from 6:13 AM to 10:22 AM, lasting for 4 hours and 8 minutes.
If you are unable to perform the Kalash Sthapana in this muhurat, you can do it during Abhijit Muhurat, which will be from 12:01 PM to 12:50 PM.
Chaitra Navratri Pujan Vidhi (Worship Method)
Kalash Sthapana is an important ritual on the first day of Navratri. The Kalash, which is usually an earthen or copper pot, is installed in the northeast (Ishan) direction of the house. First, some soil is placed in the Kalash, and barley seeds (jau) are sown in it. Before setting up the Kalash, the area is purified with Ganga Jal (holy water). A red cloth is spread on a wooden platform (Chowki), and an idol or image of Goddess Durga is placed on it.
To prepare the Kalash, it is filled with water, and a red sacred thread (Mouli) is tied around its neck. A coin, rice grains (Akshat), betel nut (Supari), clove pair (Laung), and Durva grass are placed inside. Mango leaves are arranged around the Kalash, and a coconut wrapped in a red cloth is placed on top. Fruits, sweets, and prasad are kept around the Kalash, and the worship of Goddess Durga begins.
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Navratri 2025 Kalash Sthapana Samagri (Required Items)
Turmeric, Kumkum, camphor, sacred thread (Janeu), incense sticks, oil lamp, mango leaves, betel leaves, flowers, Panchamrit, jaggery, coconut, almonds, betel nut, coins, five types of fruits, red cloth, mat (Kush Asan), and holy offerings (Naiyvedya).
Chaitra Navratri 2025 Tithi Schedule
| Date | Day | Goddess |
|---|---|---|
| March 30 | Sunday | Maa Shailputri (Pratipada) |
| March 31 | Monday | Maa Brahmacharini & Maa Chandraghanta (Dwitiya & Tritiya) |
| April 1 | Tuesday | Maa Kushmanda (Chaturthi) |
| April 2 | Wednesday | Maa Skandamata (Panchami) |
| April 3 | Thursday | Maa Katyayani (Shashthi) |
| April 4 | Friday | Maa Kalaratri (Saptami) |
| April 5 | Saturday | Maa Mahagauri (Ashtami) |
| April 6 | Sunday | Maa Siddhidatri (Navami) |
Worshipping Goddess Durga during Navratri with devotion is believed to bring prosperity, success, and divine blessings.