Chaitra Navratri 2024: According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Navratri is celebrated four times a year which falls in the months of Sharad, Chaitra, Magh and Ashadha.
Navratri falling in the months of Sharad and Chaitra is special for the devotees of Goddess Durga, whereas Navratri falling in the months of Magh and Ashadha is considered important for Tantriks and Aghoris, which is called Gupt Navratri.
During these 9 days, devotees remain absorbed in the devotion of Maa Durga and worship her day and night. This time Chaitra Navratri dedicated to Mother Goddess will be celebrated for 9 days. Which colors should be used for 9 days to please the Goddess, what is its importance, know-
Chaitra Navratri will last from 9-17 April (Chaitra Navratri 2024 Date)
This year, Chaitra Navratri is starting from 9th April 2024, which will end on 17th April. The new Hindu year starts from Chaitra Navratri Pratipada Tithi. This time in Chaitra Navratri, Navratri will be for full nine days.
The special thing is that on the first day of Chaitra Navratri, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga are being formed. During this time, Ghatasthapana can prove to be very beneficial and progressive for you.
9 days dedicated to Goddess Durga are very beneficial
Navratri (Chaitra Navratri) has special significance in Hindu religion. Goddess Durga is worshiped as per rituals twice a year in Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri, although Gupt Navratri also comes, but Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri are more popular.
This Navratri Mata is coming riding on a horse to give darshan to the devotees. These 9 days dedicated to Mother Durga, who is considered the embodiment of Shakti, are very beneficial.
During these 9 days, nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped and there is an atmosphere of devotion and joy throughout India. Know about the importance of 9 days of Navratri-
Navratri 2024 schedule (Chaitra Navratri 2024 calendar Start and end date)
Ghatasthapana date – 9 April 2024 (Chaitra Navratri 2024 1st Day)
On the first day of Navratri, the first form of Maa Durga, Maa Shailputri, who is the symbol of the moon, is worshipped. By worshiping Mother Shailputri, all the bad effects and omens are removed. Devotees should wear yellow colored clothes on this day.
Dwitiya Tithi – 10 April 2024 (Chaitra Navratri 2024 2nd Day)
The second form of Maa Durga is Maa Brahmacharini and there is a tradition of worshiping her on the second day of Navratri. Maa Brahmacharini represents the planet Mars and the devotee who worships Maa Brahmacharini with a true heart, all his sorrows, pains and troubles go away. Wear green clothes while worshiping Mother Brahmacharini.
Tritiya Tithi – 11 April 2024 (Chaitra Navratri 2024 3rd Day)
On the third day of Navratri, Mother Chandraghanta is worshiped who controls the planet Venus. Worshiping them brings power and removes all kinds of fears. Wear gray colored clothes while worshiping Goddess Chandraghanta.
Chaturthi date:- 12 April 2024 (Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 4)
On the fourth day of Sharad Navratri, there is a tradition of worshiping Goddess Kushmanda who represents the Sun God. Wearing orange colored clothes on Chaturthi Tithi is considered auspicious. By worshiping Mother Kushmanda, all the troubles coming in future go away.
Panchami date:- 13 April 2024 (Chaitra Navratri 2024 5th Day)
Goddess Skandamata, who controls the planet Mercury, is worshiped on the fifth day of Sharad Navratri. The devotee who worships Mother Skandmata gets special blessings of the Mother. Wearing white colored clothes on Panchami Tithi is considered auspicious.
Shashthi Tithi – 14 April 2024 (Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 6)
The sixth date of Navratri is dedicated to Mother Katyayani. On this day, wear red clothes and worship Mother Katyayani who controls the planet Jupiter. Worshiping Mother Katyayani increases courage and strength.
Saptami Tithi – 15 April 2024 (Chaitra Navratri 2024 7th Day)
On this day Maa Kalratri is worshiped who is the symbol of planet Saturn. Worshiping Maa Kalratri instills bravery in the devotees. On Saptami Tithi you should wear royal blue colored clothes.
Ashtami date 16 April 2024 (Chaitra Navratri 2024 Ashtami)
There is a tradition to worship Mahagauri on Ashtami Tithi. Wearing pink colored clothes on this day is considered auspicious. Mata Mahagauri controls the planet Rahu and removes all the negative powers from the lives of her devotees.
Navami date 17 April 2024 (Chaitra Navratri 2024 Navami)
Maa Siddhidatri represents the planet Rahu, whose worship brings wisdom and knowledge. You should wear purple colored clothes on Navami Tithi.
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