Chaitra Navratri 2025 Begins with Devotees Honoring Maa Shailputri

The nine-day Hindu festival starts with rituals like Ghatasthapana and the wearing of orange, symbolizing positivity and enthusiasm.

Chaitra Navratri 2025, a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms, began on March 30 and will conclude on April 7.
The first day is devoted to Maa Shailputri, symbolizing purity, strength, and a connection to nature, with rituals invoking her blessings.
Devotees performed Ghatasthapana, a key ritual marking the invocation of Goddess Durga's presence, during an auspicious muhurat in the morning.
Orange, the color for Day 1, represents positivity and energy; devotees wore it to enhance confidence and attract positive vibrations.
Fasting, prayers, and offerings like kheer and ghee are central practices as devotees seek spiritual growth and divine blessings.