Chaitra Navaratri , also called Vasantha Navaratri , is the second most celebrated Navaratri , named after vasanta which means spring. It is observed during the lunar month of Chaitra (March–April). The festival is devoted to goddess Durga, whose nine forms are worshipped on nine days. The last day is also Rama Navami, the birthday of Rama. Chaitra Navratri 2025: Navratri , meaning "nine nights", is a vibrant festival celebrated with fervour and devotion across India and among Hindu community worldwide. Chaitra Navratri is one of the two major Navratri festivals celebrated in India, the other being Sharad Navratri . Unlike the Sharad Navratri , which is observed in the autumn, Chaitra Navratri falls in the spring season, starting from the first day of Chaitra month in the Hindu calendar, typically around March or April. In 2025, Chaitra Navratri will begin on March 28, 2025, and conclude on April 6, 2025. This 9-day festival is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine different ... Learn about the nine-day Hindu festival of Chaitra Navratri , also known as Vasant Navratri , that marks the beginning of the spring season and the Hindu lunar calendar year. Discover the deities worshiped, the colors, the rituals, the Gajakesari Yoga and the legend of Goddess Durga.
