Chaitra Navratri 2025: Rituals and Practices for Divine Blessings

Mar 29, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Chaitra Navratri begins on March 30, 2025, and lasts for nine days, celebrating Goddess Durga

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Significance of Chaitra Navratri It marks the Hindu New Year and is dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navdurga)

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Kalash Sthapana (Ghatasthapana) Devotees establish the Kalash on the first day, invoking Goddess Durga's presence in their homes

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Nine Days, Nine Goddesses Each day is dedicated to a different form of Durga, from Shailputri to Siddhidatri

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Fasting & Food Rituals Many devotees observe fasts, consuming fruits, kuttu flour, and special vrat recipes

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Chanting & Bhajans Reciting Durga Saptashati, singing bhajans, and attending kirtans enhance spiritual vibrations

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