Chaitra Navaratri 2017 schedule

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Mumbai: Navaratri meaning nine nights are celebrated twice a year – once right after the Spring season (Chaitra) and the other just ahead of autumn (Sharad). Dedicated to Shakti or the feminine power (Goddess Durga), Navaratri is one of the most auspicious festivals in the Hindu calendar.

Chaitra Navaratri coincides with the months of March-April in the Gregorian calendar. This year, Chaitra Navaratri began on March 28 and will culminate with Rama Navami on April 5.

Here’s the Chaitra Navaratri 2017 schedule:

March 28th – Amavasya – Ghatasthapana and Shailputri Puja

March 29th –  Dwitiya - Chandra Darshan and Brahmacharini Puja

March 30th - Tritiya – Gauri Teej and Chandraghanta Puja

March 31st – Chaturthi – Kushmanda Puja

April 1st – Panchami – Skandamata Puja

April 2nd – Shashti – Katyayani Puja

April 3rd – Saptami – Kalratri Puja

April 4th – Ashtami – Maha Gauri Puja

April 5th – Navami – Ram Navami