Chaitra Navratri 2025: Must-Know Facts, Puja Vidhi & Fasting Rules!

Chaitra Navratri 2025 is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga . Celebrated in the Chaitra month of the Hindu calendar, this festival marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in several regions, including North India. Unlike Sharad Navratri , which falls in autumn, Chaitra Navratri takes place during the spring season, symbolizing renewal, purification, and devotion . During this auspicious period, devotees observe fasts (vrat) , perform pujas , chant sacred mantras , and follow various rituals to seek the blessings of Maa Durga . The nine days of Chaitra Navratri 2025 are dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga’s nine incarnations, known as the Navadurga . Let’s explore the dates, puja vidhi, fasting rules, and significance of this powerful festival. Chaitra Navratri 2025 Start and End Dates Chaitra Navratri is observed in ...