Chaitra Navratri 2025

Mar 30, 2025 – Apr 7, 2025

In short

Chaitra Navratri 2025 falls on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The festival runs Mar 30, 2025 – Apr 7, 2025. It is Chaitra Shukla Paksha Pratipada in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:14 AM and sunset 6:37 PM.

Also known as: Vasanta Navratri · Ram Navratri

Dates around the world

CityDate
New DelhiMar 30, 2025 – Apr 7, 2025
LondonMar 30, 2025 – Apr 7, 2025
TorontoMar 29, 2025 – Apr 6, 2025
New YorkMar 29, 2025 – Apr 6, 2025
HoustonMar 29, 2025 – Apr 6, 2025
San JoseMar 29, 2025 – Apr 6, 2025
SydneyMar 30, 2025 – Apr 7, 2025
SingaporeMar 30, 2025 – Apr 7, 2025
DubaiMar 30, 2025 – Apr 7, 2025

What is Chaitra Navratri?

Chaitra Navratri is the spring nine-night festival of the Goddess, opening the lunar year and closing on Ram Navami. It is the quieter twin of the autumn Sharad Navratri, kept more as fasting and recitation than as public celebration.

How it is observed

Ghatasthapana — the installing of a pot and the sowing of barley — begins the nine days. Devotees fast, read the Durga Saptashati, and honour a different form of the Goddess on each night.

Other cities

DubaiEdison, NJHoustonLondonNew YorkSan JoseSingaporeSydneyTorontoBangaloreChennaiHyderabadKolkataMumbaiNew DelhiPune

Other years

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Frequently asked questions

When is Chaitra Navratri 2025?

Chaitra Navratri 2025 is on Sunday, March 30, 2025. It falls on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Pratipada.

How many days does Chaitra Navratri 2025 last?

Chaitra Navratri 2025 runs for 9 days, from Mar 30, 2025 – Apr 7, 2025.

What else is Chaitra Navratri called?

Chaitra Navratri is also known as Vasanta Navratri, Ram Navratri. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.