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.


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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