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On which date of Chaitra month does the festival of Chaitra Navratri begin?

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Updated on09/10/26

Chaitra Navratri always begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright lunar fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Chaitra. On the Gregorian calendar, this typically falls somewhere between late March and mid-April, since it follows the lunar cycle rather than a fixed solar date.

The Exact Day It Falls On

  • The festival starts on Pratipada, the very first tithi of Chaitra's bright fortnight, not a random or fixed calendar date.

  • For 2027, this Pratipada lines up with Wednesday, April 7, confirmed as the official start of Chaitra Navratri that year across multiple panchang sources.

  • Because the Hindu calendar is lunar, the exact Gregorian date shifts annually, moving anywhere within the March to April window depending on the moon's cycle.

Why the Date Isn't Fixed Every Year

  • Hindu festivals tied to tithis (lunar days) don't align with a set solar date the way something like a birthday does.

  • The tithi is calculated based on the moon's position relative to the sun, so it naturally drifts earlier or later each year on the Gregorian calendar.

  • Local sunrise timing also plays a role. If Pratipada is active at sunrise in a given city, that's the day the observance officially begins there, which is why the date can shift slightly by region or timezone.

What Else Happens on This Day

  • The festival opens with Ghatasthapana, the ritual installation of the kalash, marking the formal start of the nine-day worship period.

  • This same day is dedicated to Shailputri Puja, the first of the nine forms of Goddess Durga honored across the festival.

  • In several regions, this date overlaps with other New Year observances, including Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Why It's Called Chaitra Navratri

  • The festival takes its name directly from Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar, since that's when it's observed.

  • It's also referred to as Vasant Navratri, tying it to the spring season, or Rama Navratri, since the ninth day of the festival coincides with Ram Navami.

  • This makes it distinct from Shardiya Navratri, the more widely known autumn version of the festival that falls in September or October.

In Short

Chaitra Navratri begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright half of the Chaitra month, and the corresponding Gregorian date shifts each year based on the lunar calendar. For 2027, that date lands on April 7, a Wednesday.

Sources

  • 2027 Chaitra Navratri Calendar, DrikPanchang: https://www.drikpanchang.com/navratri/chaitra-vasant-navratri-dates.html

  • Chaitra Navratri 2027, Muhuratam: https://www.muhuratam.in/festivals/chaitra-navratri/mumbai/2027

  • Chaitra Navaratri 2027: Start Date, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa & Ram Navami, Samvat: https://samvat.in/festivals/chaitra-navaratri-2027/

  • Chaitra Month 2027, Vikram Samvat 2084, Prokerala: https://www.prokerala.com/general/calendar/hinducalendar.php?year=2084&mon=chaitra

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Updated on04/13/21

This year Goddess Durga celebration will start on April 13, 2021, and will finish up on April 21, 2021.

The principal day of Chaitra Navratri is otherwise called Pratipada. This day lovers love a manifestation of Goddess Parvati named Shailputri. On this day, a few fans place Kalash at their home.

Also read this :- What are the most famous festivals in your country?

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