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During Chaitra Navratri, like Sharad Navratri, 9 forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. Devotees observe a fast during this period and worship the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga.
Updated : Mar 20, 2023, 07:06 AM IST | Edited by : Riddhima Kanetkar
Navratri is a 9-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Navratri is celebrated with fervour - two times in a year - while Sharad Navratri is celebrated in Ashwin month (September-October), Vasant Navratri or Chaitra Navratri is celebrated in Chaitra month (March-April).
During Chaitra Navratri, like Sharad Navratri, 9 forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. Devotees observe a fast during this period and worship the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga. The Navratri celebrations cultimate on Ram Navami, which is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ram.
As per Drik Panchang, this year, Chaitra Navratri will begin on March 22 and end on March 30.
Today we will tell you about the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga worshipped on each day during Navratri.
Day 1: March 22 - Pratipada - Maa Shailputri Puja
Day 2: March 23 - Dwitiya - Maa Brahmacharini Puja
Day 3: March 24 - Tritiya - Maa Chandraghanta Puja
Day 4: March 25 - Chaturthi - Maa Kushmanda Puja
Day 5: March 26 - Panchami - Maa Skandamata Puja
Day 6: March 27 - Shasthi - Maa Katyayani Puja
Day 7: March 28 - Saptami – Maa Kalaratri Puja
Day 8: March 29- Ashtami- Maa MahaGauri Puja
Day 9: March 30 - Rama Navami- Maa Siddhidatri Puja
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Chaitra Navratri 2023 Shubh Muhurat
The Ghatasthapana Muhurta will be from 6:23 am to 7:32 am on March 22.
Pratipada Tithi Begins - 10:52 pm on March 21, 2023
Pratipada Tithi Ends - 8:20 pm on March 22, 2023
Meena Lagna Begins - 6:23 am on March 22, 2023
Meena Lagna Ends - 7:32 am on March 22, 2023