Chaitra Navratri 2023: Start and end date, Ghatasthapana, Ashtami and Navami Tithi

Chaitra Navratri is a time of great significance for Hindus around the world, as the nine days and nights of Navratri are the time to worship Maa Durga with devotion.

The festival is celebrated for nine days, with each day dedicated to a different form of Maa Jagdamba. During this period, devotees worship, perform rituals and fast to seek the blessings of the Goddess. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Maa Durga is considered as the form of Shakti.

Ashtami and Navami are the most important days of Chaitra Navratri, as it is believed that at this time Maa Adishakti descends on earth to bless her devotees. Ashtami, which falls on the eighth day of the festival, is considered a very auspicious day, and the goddess is pleased with elaborate worship rituals and offerings. Navami, which falls on the ninth day, is the last day of the festival, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm.

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Devotees believe that by fasting and worshiping on these two days, they can get success, prosperity and happiness in life by getting the blessings of Maa Durga. Ashtami and Navami are also considered days of great spiritual significance, and many devotees use this time to enrich their lives, seek spiritual guidance, and deepen their devotion with Adishakti Maa Durga.

Chaitra Navratri 2023 Ghatsthapana Muhurat:

Kalash Sthapana Muhurta: 06:29 am - 07:39 am (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)

Ashtami, the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, is a day of great importance for Hindus. On this day devotees worship their family goddess and seek her blessings of prosperity and good luck. It is believed that offering red Chunar to please the Goddess brings unbroken good fortune to the family.

When is Chaitra Navratri Ashtami in 2023:

Everyone knows that the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri is celebrated as Maha Ashtami, which is this time on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. This day is dedicated to the worship of Maa Mahagauri, the eighth incarnation of Maa Durga.

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According to the Hindu calendar, Chaitra Shukla Ashtami Tithi will start on March 28, 2023 at 07:02 PM and end on March 29, 2023 at 09:07 PM. Devotees observe fast and perform special puja rituals on this day to seek the blessings of Maa Mahagauri. It is believed that Maa Mahagauri is the epitome of purity, peace and tranquility and worshiping her on this day can help a person achieve inner peace and spiritual growth.

Apart from this, according to astrological calculations, rare yogas are also being formed on the day of Maha Ashtami this year, in which Shobhan Yoga and Ravi Yoga are being formed. It is considered an auspicious time to worship the Goddess and seek her blessings. Devotees believe that by fasting and performing puja rituals during this time, they can purify their mind, body and soul and receive the blessings of Maa Durga to lead a successful and prosperous life.

Auspicious yoga of Chaitra Navratri 2023 Ashtami:

• Shobhan Yoga - March 28, 11.36 pm - March 29, 12.13 am

• Ravi Yoga - March 29, 08.07 pm - March 30, morning 06.14

On this day, along with the worship of the family goddess, there is also a law for the worship of little girls. It is believed that young girls represent Mother Adishakti and by worshiping her one can receive the blessings of the Goddess. Devotees offer food, clothes and other gifts to the girls as a mark of respect and seek their blessings.

Apart from this, it is also considered auspicious to present the ingredients of Suhag to a married woman on Ashtami. This tradition is prevalent in many parts of India, where married women are presented with gifts by their mother-in-law or other family members. Suhag ingredients usually include cosmetics, henna, bangles and other items that married women use to adorn themselves.

When is Chaitra Navratri Navami in 2023:

Navami, the ninth and last day of Chaitra Navratri, is a day of great importance for Hindus. This year Navami is falling on Thursday, March 30, 2023 and is known as Mahanavami. On this day devotees worship Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth incarnation of Maa Durga.

Chaitra Shukla Navami Tithi will start from 09.07 PM on March 29, 2023 and end on March 30, 2023 at 11.30 PM. It is believed that performing puja rituals during this auspicious time can bring immense blessings and prosperity to the devotees.

Along with this, four auspicious yogas are being formed on this day, which increase the importance of this day even more. This combination of yogas is considered a rare and auspicious event which can bring immense benefits to those performing puja rituals during this time.

Devotees observe fast and perform special pujas on this day to seek the blessings of Adishakti. It is believed that worshiping Maa Siddhidatri on this day brings spiritual enlightenment and success in all walks of life.

Auspicious yoga of Chaitra Navratri 2023 Navami:

Guru Pushya Yoga - March 30, 2023, 10.59 - March 31, 2023, 06.13

Amrit Siddhi Yoga - 30 March 2023, 10.59 - 31 March 2023, 06.13

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga - all day

Ravi Yoga - All Day

Dates of Chaitra Navratri 2023 (Chaitra Navratri 2023 Tithi):

First day (22 March 2023) - Pratipada Tithi - Maa Shailputri Puja, Ghatasthapana

Second Day (23 March 2023) - Dwitiya Tithi - Maa Brahmacharini Puja

Third day (24 March 2023) - Tritiya Tithi - Maa Chandraghanta Puja

Fourth day (25 March 2023) - Chaturthi Tithi - Maa Kushmanda Puja

Fifth day (26 March 2023) - Panchami Tithi - Maa Skandamata Puja

Sixth Day (27 March 2023) - Shashthi Tithi - Maa Katyayani Puja

Seventh day (28 March 2023) - Saptami Tithi - Maa Kalratri Puja

Eighth day (29 March 2023) - Ashtami Tithi - Maa Mahagauri Puja, Mahashtami

Ninth day (30 March 2023) - Navami Tithi - Maa Siddhidatri Puja, Mahanavami, Ram Navami, Ram Navami 2023)

What to do on Ashtami and Navami of Chaitra Navratri:

Apart from the general worship performed during Navratri, there is a special tradition of worshiping girls on the day of Ashtami or Navami. This ritual is known as Kanya Pujan and is considered an important part of Navratri celebrations.

On this day, after worshiping the Kul Devi, nine girls are worshiped and fed. These girls are considered to be the form of Adishakti Maa Durga and it is believed that giving food and gifts to them brings blessings and good luck.

On this day, apart from Kanya Pujan, Yagya and Havan are also performed in homes.

By doing this with devotion and sincerity, one can receive the blessings of the Divine Mother and attain spiritual enlightenment.