The festival of Chaitra Navratri is considered very auspicious and important. It lasts for nine days, when the devotees observe strict fasts and duly worship the 9 forms of Maa Durga. Chaitra Navratri is one of the most prominent festivals of Hindus. It concludes on the day of Ram Navami.

It is believed that the devotees who follow all the worship rules with true devotion during this time, get the blessings of Mata Rani forever, so let us know the method of worship and auspicious time (Chaitra Navratri 2025) .

Chaitra Navratri 2025 auspicious time (Chaitra Navratri 2025 Start and End Date)

According to the Hindu calendar, the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month will start on March 29 at 04:27 pm. At the same time, this date will end on March 30 at 12:49 pm. Looking at the calendar, this year Chaitra Navratri will start from March 30, 2025 and will end on April 07, 2025.

Puja Method (Chaitra Navratri 2025 Puja Method)

Devotees should wake up in the morning and take a holy bath. Then clean the temple thoroughly. Take a vow of fasting in front of Mata Rani. Install the Kalash according to the Muhurta, following the traditional rituals. Worship the mother duly. The first day is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, so offer her jasmine flowers, rice, makeup items, sweets, fruits and kumkum.

End the puja with Aarti. In the evening too, devotees should perform the Aarti of Maa Durga and offer her special bhog. During this time, avoid tamasic things like onion and garlic. Prepare only satvik food at home. Apologize for mistakes in the puja.

Maa Durga Puja Mantra (Chaitra Navratri 2025 Puja Mantra)

1. Om Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini.

Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri Swaha Swadha Namostute.

2. Om Jata Jute Samayuktmardhendu Krit Lakshanam.

Lochanatray Samyuktam Padmendusadyashannam.