Navratri is nine-festive days dedicated to Goddess Durga. Navratri is observed for four times in a year. Magh Navratri and Ashad Navratri are called as Gupt Navratri. Ashad Navratri is also known as Guhya Navratri during which Goddess Varahi (Ashtamatrika devata) is worshipped in Himachal Pradesh. Magh Navaratri 2010 dates are Janaury 16 to January 24. Chaitra Navaratri or Vasant Navratri 2010 dates – Navaratri starts on March 16 and ends on March 24.
Ashad Navratri 2010 starts on July 12 and ends on July 19. Sharad Navratri or Durga Navratri, also known as Ashwin Navratri, in 2010 starts on October 8 and ends on 17 October.
Magh Navratri – January 16, 2010 to 24 January, 2010
Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri – March 16, 2010 to March 24, 2010
Ashad Navratri – 12 July, 2010 to 19 July, 2010
Sharad Navratri – 8 October 2010 to 17 October 2010


