Chaitra Navratri 2025: Follow these 9-day rules & rituals, avoid these big mistakes

Chaitra Navratri 2025: Chaitra Navratri 2025, celebrated from March 30 to April 7, marks the start of the Hindu New Year and is dedicated to Goddess Durga in her nine divine forms. During these nine days, devotees observe rituals like Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana), fasting, daily pujas, and mantra chanting to seek the goddess’s blessings. The festival ends with Ram Navami, celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, which symbolises the victory of good over evil.

Key Dates and Rituals for Chaitra Navratri 2025

Below is the required Key Dates and Rituals for Chaitra Navratri 2025:

• Start Date: March 30, 2025
• End Date: April 7, 2025
• Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana): The festival begins with Ghatasthapana, a key ritual performed on the first day to invoke Goddess Durga's presence. The Ghatasthapana Muhurat for 2025 is from 06:13 AM to 10:22 AM.

Chaitra Navratri 2025: The Nine Colours of Navratri

Each day of Navratri is associated with a specific color, reflecting different virtues and qualities of Goddess Durga's nine forms:

Fasting Rules for Chaitra Navratri 2025

During Chaitra Navratri, many devotees keep fasts to cleanse their body and mind. Here are some important things to do and avoid:

What to Do:

• Take a bath early in the morning.
• Clean the puja area before starting prayers.
• Chant Maa Durga’s mantras and do aarti.
• Offer satvik (pure) foods like fruits and sweets to the goddess.

What to Avoid:

• Do not eat grains, non-vegetarian food, garlic, onions, or drink alcohol.
• Avoid using certain strong spices and foods that are not satvik.

Common Mistakes to Avoid during Chaitra Navratri 2025

• Wrong Timing for Ghatasthapana: Perform this ritual at the correct time (muhurat) to start the festival on a good note.
• Not Keeping Clean: Maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness throughout the nine days.
• Breaking Fasting Rules: Follow the fasting rules properly to get the full spiritual benefits.

Chaitra Navratri 2025 is a time for spiritual renewal and celebrating the victory of good over evil. By following the rituals and fasting rules, devotees can make this sacred period meaningful and fulfilling.

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