Sindhara Dooj is celebrated on second day of Durga Navratri in Ashwin month & Chaitra Navratri. It is also known as Gauri Dwitiya or Sowbhagya Dooj or Sindoor Dooj. In Sharad Navratri, Sindhara Dooj 2026 date is October 12. Vasant Navratri Sindhara Dooj date is March 20. In Chintpuri Temple and Nainadevi Temple in Himachal […]
Vasant Navratri
Chaitra Navratri Colours 2026
Chaitra Navratri Colours 2026, 9 colours of Vasant Navratri 2026, Dresses to wear in Navratri March 2026, saree colours for Chaitra Navratri 2026, Daily colors of Navratri Durga Puja is given here. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, women wear nine colors of sarees during Navratri. The tradition of 9 colours during Navratri Puja is very common in […]
Chaitra Navratri 2026 | Chait Navratras 2026 dates
Chaitra Navratri, Chait Navratras, is the nine-day festival observed in Chaitra month. Navratri 2026 dates during Chaitra month in March 2026 are – from March 19 to March 27. Chaitra Navratras starts on the first day in Chaitra month and ends on Sri Rama Navami, the ninth day of the month. The first of Chaitra […]
Chaitra Navratri by Kashmiri Pandits
Chaitra Navratri by Kashmiri Pandits. Vasant Navratri in Kashmir. How Vasant Navratri is celebrated by Kashmir Pandits? Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri is celebrated with utmost pomp and gaiety in Kashmir by Kashmiri Pandits. In 2026, Chaitra Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. The first day of Navratri is called Navreh […]
Devi Damanotsav | Durga Damanaropanam
Devi Damanotsav is observed during Vasant Navratri in Chaitra Month. In 2026, Devi Damanotsavam date is March 27. It marks the end of Navratri Durga Puja as it is observed on Durga Navami, 9th or final day of Navratri (Shukla Paksha Navami in Chaitra maas). Goddess Durga is worshipped with Damana or Dhavanam leaves (botanical […]
Chaitra Navratri begins, 19 March 2026
On 19 March 2026, Chaitra Navratri begins. Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri) is one of the big Hindu festivals across the world. As the name suggests, it is celebrated for 9-nights. In 2026, Vasant Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. Shukla Paksha Pratipada marks the beginning of Navratri. Apart from Kalasha Sthapana […]
Sri Ram Navratri 2026 | Rama Navaratri, Ram Navami celebrations
Sri Ram Navratri or Sri Rama Navami Navaratri celebrations are held during bright half of Chaitra month (April). Ram Navratri is also known as Vasant Navratri or Chaitra Navratri. In 2026, Ram Navaratri puja begins on March 19 with Ugadi/ Gudi Padwa and ends with Sri Ram Navami. Ram Navami 2026 date is March 27. […]
Basanti Puja 2026 | Basanti Pooja in Bengal
Basanti Puja or Basant Navratri Durga Pooja is observed during Basant Navratri mainly in Bengal. Basant Navratri is the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and in Bengal it is observed for last 3-5 days of Navratri. In 2026, Basanti Puja starts on March 25 and ends on March 28. In some areas, this festival […]
Vasant Navratri 2026 | Basant Navaratri | 9 Auspicious Days in Chaitra Month 2026
Vasant Navratras (Chaitra Navratri, Sri Ram Navratri) is dedicated to Goddess Durga Devi, Maha Lakshmi Devi & Maa Saraswati Devi. In 2026, Vasant Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. The celebrations of nine nights in Hinduism are considered as very significant and spiritually important. Vasant Navratras or Ram Navratri is also […]
Navaratri Vratha Mahatmyam | Why Navratri Vrat is observed in Chaitra Month & Ashwin Month
What is Navaratri Vratha mahatmyam or mahima? Why Navratri vrat is observed in Chaitra month and Ashwin month (Ashwayuja Navaratri)? Similar to Ugadi and Sankranti, Sharan Navaratri festival celebration is also emerged from the latent knowledge of ancient times. In a scripture, Sage Veda Vyasa exemplifies the Navratri vrat mahima as below: Shrunu raha spravakshami […]
Bhavani Jayanti 2026 | Bhavani Ashtami in Chaitra Navratri
Bhavani Jayanti, also known as Bhavani Ashtami, is an auspicious day dedicated to Goddess Bhavani. It is observed on Chaitra Shukla Astami, eighth day in bright half of Chaitra Month. In 2026, Bhavani Jayanti date is March 26. Bhavani Ashtami is also celebrated as Chaitra Navratri Durgashtami, and Ashokashtami in other parts of India. Bhavani […]
Nav Varsh 2026 | Hindi New Year 2026
Nav Varsh is the Hindu New Year in calendars followed in Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Maharashtra. In 2026, Nav Varsh date is March 19. It is observed on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the day after Amavasya in Chaitra month. As per the traditional Vikram Samvat calendar, it is […]
Rama Navami 2026 | Sri Ram Navami | Sri Rama Jayanti
Sri Rama Navami, Sri Rama Jayanti, celebrates the birthday of Lord Sri Rama. Sri Ram Navami 2026 date is March 27. Sri Rama Navami Navaratri utsavams begins on March 19 with Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Nav Varsh) and ends on Srirama Navami (27 March) in 2026. Sri Ramanavami Puja Muhurtham 2026 […]
Kalasha Sthapana Time in Navratri 2025 | Best Muhurat for Navratri Ghatasthapana 2025 – 22 September
Kalasha Sthapana time in Navratri 2025, 22 September, Best muhurat for Navratri Ghatasthapana 2025. Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurat on 22 September 2025. Chogadiya, Gulikai Kalam, Amrit Kalam, Abhijit Lagnam, etc. Kalasha Sthapana or Ghatasthapana is invoking Goddess Durga for Navratri puja. For this, devotees should follow the best muhurat or auspicious time. Chaitra Navratri begins on […]
Third day of Navratri | Sindhur Tritiya, Annapurna Puja, Chandraghanta Pooja, Koumari Puja, Chinnamasta Pooja
Third day of Navratri is celebrated as Maha Tritiya Navratri Durga Puja or Sindhur Tritiya or Sowbhagya Teej or Gauri Teej. In 2025, third day of Navratri date is September 24 and April 1 in Chaitra Navratri. Navdurga and Dasamahavidya Goddesses are worshipped during Navratri puja in North Indian states but in South India Navadevi avataras […]
Navdurga Puja, Pooja to nine aspects of Durga during Navratri
Navratri, nine festive nights dedicated to Goddess Durga, is an auspicious time to worship Nav Durga, nine aspects of Goddess Durga. Each day a Goddess or a form of Durga is worshipped during Durga Navratri. Though, nine Goddesses worshipped during Navratri may vary from place to place, the Navadurga Goddesses mentioned in the Scriptures are […]
Second day of Navratri | Sindhara Dooj, Brahmacharini Puja, Gayathri Puja, Maheshwari Puja, Tara Puja
Second day of Navratri 2025, September 23, is known as Sindhara Dooj, Dwitiya Navratri Durga Pooja. The Goddess to worship during the second day of Navaratras varies from place to place. Naivedyam (Food offering to Goddess) of the day: Sugar / Ravva Kesari & Pulihora Navdurga Goddesses, Dasa Mahavidya Shaktis, and Saptamatruka and Ashtamatruka Goddesses […]
Navratri 2025 Stotras, Slokas or Prayers to recite during Durga Navratri Puja
Navratri 2025 Stotras, Slokas or Prayers to recite during Durga Navratri Puja – Devi or Durga is stotra priya which means the Goddess is pleased by reciting prayers and praising her with mantras. Durga Saptashati or Chandi Path or Devi Mahatmyam, Durga Chandrakala Stuthi, Durga Apada uddaraka stotram, Durga Aarti, Durga Ashtakam, Durga Sahasranama stotram, […]
Shailputri Navdurga, Apperance & Dhyana Mantra
Goddess Shailputri is the first among the nine Navadurga Goddesses. Shailputri mata is worshipped on the first day during Durga Navratri Pooja. In 2025, Maa Shailaputri Puja date September 22 in Ashwin Navratri and March 30 in Chaitra Navratri. The Goddess is worshipped on Kalash Sthapana or Ghatsthapana day. Appearance and Iconography of Maa Shailaputri: […]
Brahmacharini | Goddess Bramhacharini Navdurga
Brahmacharini is the second Goddess of nine Durgas – Navadurga Goddesses. Brahmacharini is one who performs penance. As per the Hindusim, Veda, Tattva and Tapa are three synonyms for the word Brahma. Bramhacharini mata is worshipped on the second day during Durga Puja in Durga Navratri. In 2025, Brahmacharini Puja date is September 23 in Sharad […]