Overview
- Chaitra Navratri 2025 begins on March 30 and concludes on April 7, marking the start of the Hindu lunar new year and the spring season.
- Each day of the festival is dedicated to a specific form of Goddess Durga, with associated symbolic colors and rituals for spiritual reflection.
- Key rituals include Ghatasthapana on the first day, fasting with a sattvic diet, daily pujas, and Kanya Pujan on the eighth or ninth day.
- The festival culminates with Ram Navami, celebrating the birth of Lord Rama and symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
- Devotees across India are preparing for the festival with guidance on fasting practices, puja traditions, and the significance of daily observances.