When will Chaitra Navratri start, 29 or 30 March? Clear the confusion about the date here
When will Chaitra Navratri start ?In Hinduism, Maa Durga is considered as a form of power. During Navratri, all the nine forms of Shakti are worshipped. The festival is celebrated with great pomp across the country. During Navratri, the devotees of Mata Rani observe fast and worship with full devotion. Although Navratri fast is observed four times a year, out of which two are secret and two are direct Navratris. The Navratris coming in the month of Chaitra are direct Navratris. Apart from this, Sharadiya Navratris are also direct which come in the month of Ashwin. According to the Hindu calendar, Chaitra Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Chaitra month Shukla Paksha. Hindu New Year also starts from this day. According to religious belief, Navratri starts with Akhand Jyoti and Kalash Sthapana. So let us know what is the auspicious time of Kalash Sthapana in Chaitra Navratri.

When will Chaitra Navratri start?
According to the Hindu Vedic calendar, the beginning of Chaitra Navratri i.e. Pratipada Tithi will begin on March 29, 2025 at 4:27 pm. The Tithi will end on March 30 at 12:49 pm. According to Udaya Tithi, Chaitra Navratri will begin on Sunday, January 30, 2025.
Ghatasthapana auspicious time-
According to the Vedic calendar, the auspicious time for Ghatasthapana on the first day of Chaitra Navratri will be from 6:13 am to 10:22 am. During this time, devotees will get a total time of 4 hours and 8 minutes. Apart from this, the Abhijeet Muhurta of Ghat sthapana will be from 12:01 pm to 12:50 pm. In such a situation, devotees will get a total time of 50 minutes. Devotees can also perform Ghatasthapana in Abhijeet Muhurta. you also read this Why is Holi celebrated?

According to the Vedic calendar, the auspicious time for Ghatasthapana on the first day of Chaitra Navratri will be from 6:13 am to 10:22 am. During this time, devotees will get a total time of 4 hours and 8 minutes. Apart from this, the Abhijeet Muhurta of Ghat establishment will be from 12:01 pm to 12:50 pm. In such a situation, devotees will get a total time of 50 minutes. Devotees can also perform Ghatasthapana in Abhijeet Muhurta.
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