Chaitra Navratri 2024 Date: When Is Navratri 2024?
Chaitra Navratri 2024: The Chaitra Navratri 2024 will begin on Tuesday, April 9, 2024; the following nine days, till April 17, 2024, hold immense religious significance in Hinduism. Chaitra Navratri falls in the month of Chaitra according to the Hindu calendar which corresponds to March-April as per the Gregorian calendar.
Navratri is one of the most popular and widely celebrated festivals in India. The word 'Navratri' literally means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, and it is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Durga and her nine avatars - Durga, Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Maha Gauri, and Siddhidatri being worshipped. During Navratri, different types of religious programs are organised across the country.
Chaitra Navratri 2024: Date, Timings (When is Navratri 2024?)
The Chaitra Navratri will be observed from April 9, 2024, to April 17, 2024. The Ashtami of the Chaitra Navratri, which is considered to be the most important day of ritual, falls on the 9th day of the Navratri which is on April 17.
Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama is usually on the ninth day of the Navratri festival. Hence Chaitra Navaratri is also known as Rama Navaratri.?
Chaitra Navratri 2024: Start and end dates
| Date | Goddess Name |
|---|---|
| 9 April 2024 | Maa?Shailputri |
| 10 April 2024 | Maa?Brahmacharini |
| 11 April 2024 | Maa?Chandraghanta |
| 12 April 2024 | Maa?Kushmanda |
| 13 April 2024 | Maa Skandmata |
| 14 April 2024 | Maa?Katyayani |
| 15 April 2024 | Maa?Kaalratri |
| 16 April 2024 | Maha Gauri |
| 17 April 2024 | Siddhidatri |
Chaitra Navratri 2024: Start And End Date of Navratri 2024
Chaitra Navratri 2024 is approaching, starting on Tuesday,?April 9th, and ending on Wednesday, April 17th.?During this nine-day Hindu festival, many devotees observe fasting and perform pujas (prayers) dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
All About Chaitra Navratri 2024
The festival is celebrated in different ways in different parts of India, but some customs and traditions are common across the country. During Navratri, people worship Durga and her nine forms, known as Navdurga, with great fervor and devotion. They observe fasts and offer prayers to seek her blessings for prosperity, happiness, and good health.
The festival begins with the installation of clay idols of Durga in homes and pandals (temporary structures) in various parts of the city. The idols are beautifully decorated with flowers, clothes, and jewelry, and people gather around them to offer prayers and seek blessings. The pandals are usually brightly lit up with colorful lights and decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.
The first three days of Navratri are dedicated to worshipping the goddess in her form of Durga, the fierce and powerful warrior who battles evil and protects her devotees. The next three days are dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, who blesses her devotees with material and spiritual wealth. The final three days are dedicated to the goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, learning, and art, who blesses her devotees with wisdom and creativity.
In some parts of India, the last day of Navratri is celebrated as Ram Navami. The Chaitra Navratri ends with Ram Navami which is the birthday of Hindu god Vishnu's seventh avatar, Ram. Lord Ram was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya.
Chaitra Navratri 2024: FAQs
When is Chaitra Navratri 2024?
Chaitra Navratri 2024 will begin on Tuesday, April 9, and will end on April 17, 2024.
Why is Chaitra Navratri celebrated?
Chaitra Navratri is one of the four Navratri Hindus observed in a year. This Navratri falls in the auspicious month of Chaitra which is March-April as per the Gregorian calendar. Chaitra Navratri ends with Ram Navami, the birthday of the avatar of Lord Vishnu.
When is Ram Navami 2024?
This year Ram Navami will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.? ?
What is the difference between Navratri and Chaitra Navratri?
The main difference is that Chaitra Navratri is celebrated during the beginning of the Hindu calendar year in Chaitra month. This is between March and April when the spring season is on. The festival, also known as Vasantha Navratri, ends with Rama Navami (Lord Ram¡¯s birthday). Sharad Navratri is celebrated in autumn, during the month of Ashwin (September-October). During this Navratri festival, Garba and Dandiya Raas are also held. As the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri is celebrated as Rama Navami, it is often called Ram Navratri. During Sharad Navratri, the tenth day is observed as Dussehra, the day Rama defeated Ravana.
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