The festival of Chaitra Navratri holds special significance for the worshipers of Goddess Durga. This time the festival of Navratri is falling in the month of Chaitra and will be starting from 2nd April 2022 till 11th April 2022. Kalash is also established for the Goddess on the first day. According to religious beliefs, every year during Navratri, Goddess Durga comes riding on a vehicle. This year, Chaitra Navratri is starting from Saturday, hence the Goddess will come riding on a horse. It is considered to be very auspicious.
When is Maha Ashtami and Mahanavami?
This year Maha Ashtami will be celebrated on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Whereas, Navami will be celebrated on 10th April 2022 on Sunday. Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Maa Durga, is worshipped on this day. Also, on this day people break their fast by feeding young girls.
How many days will be there in Chaitra Navratri this time?
This year Chaitra Navratri will start from 2nd April 2022 and will end on 11th April 2022. Therefore, this year Chaitri Navratri will be celebrated for nine days.
Chaitra Navratri calendar: Know which goddess's will be worshipped according to the day
April 2 - Chaitra Navratri begins, Ghatsthapana
April 3 - Second day of Chaitra Navratri - Worship of Maa Brahmacharini
April 4 - Third day of Chaitra Navratri - Worship of Maa Chandraghanta
April 5 - Fourth day of Chaitra Navratri - Worship of Maa Kushmanda
April 6 - Fifth day of Chaitra Navratri - Worship of Maa Skandmata
April 7 - Sixth day of Chaitra Navratri - Worship of Maa Katyayani
April,8 - Seventh day of Chaitra Navratri - Worship of Maa Kalratri
April 9 - Eighth day of Chaitra Navratri - Worship of Maa Mahagauri
April 10- Ninth day of Chaitra Navratri - Worship of Maa Siddhidatri
April 11 - Chaitra Navratri Paran
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on religious beliefs and folklores. India TV does not vouch for its authenticity. It has been presented here keeping in mind the general public interest.)
