When is Chaitra Navratri 2025? Date, time for Ghatasthapana, puja vidhi and other details

The Hindu calendar states that there are four Navratris in a year. There are two Gupta Navratris in addition to Chaitra and Sharadiya. On Navratri, Maa Durga is worshipped in nine different forms. Soon, Chaitra Navratri will begin. The nine manifestations of Maa Durga will be worshipped in ceremonies during Chaitra Navratri. Chaitra Navratri In 2025 will begin on March 30 and end on April 7.

According to the Hindu Panchang states there are four Navratris in a year: Magha Gupt Navratri, Sharadiya Navratri, Ashadha Gupt Navratri, and Chaitra Navratri. Two of these are considered as secret or "Gupta" Navratris, while the other three are public. Chaitra Ram Navratri is another name for Chaitra Navratri, which is celebrated during the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month.  Devotees use this period to offer prayers and show their devotion to Goddess Durga in her nine various incarnations.

Chaitra Navratri 2025 date, time: Ghatasthapana shubh muhurat

On the first day of Chaitra Navratri 2025, the auspicious time for Ghatsthapana (installation of the sacred kalash) would be between 6:13 AM to 10:22 AM.  March 29, 2025, at 4:27 PM, will mark the start of the festival's first day, Pratipada Tithi, which will end at 12:49 PM on March 30, 2025.  On March 30, 2025, the Abhijit Muhurat for Ghatsthapana will take place from 12:01 PM to 12:50 PM.

Ghatasthapana Puja vidhi

• First of all, on Pratipada Tithi, take a bath early in the morning and take a pledge of worship.
• Then after this, decorate the place of worship and keep a post where the urn is filled with water. After this wrap the Kalash with Kalava.
• Then place mango and Ashoka leaves on top of the Kalash.
• After this wrap the coconut with a red cloth and place it on top of the Kalash.
• After this, invoke Maa Durga by lighting incense lamps and start worshiping with the prescribed method of worshiping Maa Durga in the scriptures.