When Does Navratri Begin and Why Celebrated Twice

Navratri is mainly celebrated twice in a major way during the year — Chaitra Navratri and Sharadiya Navratri. Chaitra Navratri usually begins in March or April during the spring season, while Sharadiya Navratri starts around September or October during autumn. Both are dedicated to Goddess Durga and her different forms.

It is celebrated twice because these periods are linked with seasonal changes and are considered spiritually important in Hindu traditions. Many people believe these transitions bring powerful positive energy and are ideal for worship, fasting, and prayers. Honestly, Sharadiya Navratri is usually celebrated on a much larger scale across India with garba, puja, and Durga celebrations.

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Navratri is beginning from tomorrow i.e 18^th March 2018 to 25^th March 2018. This is the first navratra of Chaitra month. (Chaitra month begins with the new moon in March/April). It is said that whenever Gods were in trouble, Goddesses came to help them and protect them. Since time immoral, it is established that Goddess powers are limitless and are in abundance. All Goddess are symbolic to divine force and their powers are used against evils and negative forces and for peace. All Goddesses – Durga, Laxmi, Kali , Saraswati are worshipped with reverence.

Now coming to your question, one Navratri is celebrated in summer and another in winter. This is also a time of harvesting and seasonal changes. Goddess Durga embodies the entire nature in herself and by worshipping her we protect us through nature. The change in weather caused change everything around us and by worshipping to Goddess, we acknowledge and welcome the change.

Also note that during both Navratris, day and night are approximately equal number of hours, the weather is perfect, neither too hot, nor too cold, just perfect.

Twice a year have all spiritual, mythological and scientific reason.