Author: Pratik Pandey | Last Updated: Thu 2 Feb 2017 3:28:54 PM
In Hinduism, Navratras have their special significance. These are celebrated in every region of India and by every Hindu. And Chaitra Navratri is one of the most important Navratri which is also known as Vasant Navratri. It will be starting from 28 March 2017 and will end on 5 April 2017. The last day i.e. 9th day of Navratri is celebrated as Ram Navami. To know more about this festival, read on..
Chaitra Navratri is the festival of nine divine nights and is considered to be one of the most important festivals of Hindus. According to Hindu calendar, it starts on 1st day (Pratipada) of bright half (Shukla Paksha) of Chaitra month that usually comes around March-April, and ends on its 9th day (Navami).
| Day | Tithi | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Amavasya, Prathama | Maa Shailputri Puja, Ghatasthapana | 28 March 2017 |
| Wednesday | Dwitiya | Maa Brahmacharini Puja | 29 March 2017 |
| Thursday | Tritiya | Maa Chandraghanta Puja | 30 March 2017 |
| Friday | Chaturthi | Maa Kushmanda Puja | 31 March 2017 |
| Saturday | Panchami | Maa Skandamata Puja | 1 April 2017 |
| Sunday | Shashti | Maa Katyayani Puja | 2 April 2017 |
| Monday | Saptami | Maa Kalaratri Puja | 3 April 2017 |
| Tuesday | Ashtami | Maa MahaGauri Puja | 4 April 2017 |
| Wednesday | Navami | Maa Siddhidatri Puja, Navratri Parana, Ram Navami | 5 April 2017 |
Now as you know the dates of Chaitra Navratri 2017, plan out your days accordingly and please Goddess Shakti to seek for her blessings.
Chaitra Navratri is also called Ram Navratri sometimes. Devotees worship Maa Shakti, Goddess of cosmic power, during this time and wish to be bestowed by divine benediction from Goddess. Goddess Shakti manifests herself in three different dimensions as Goddess Laxmi, Saraswati and Durga. Those who worship the Goddess without any negativity, get freedom from all bondages.