Festival guide
Chaitra Navaratri
चैत्र नवरात्रि
Nine-night spring worship of Goddess Durga, beginning the Chaitra lunar year.
At a glance
How is Chaitra Navaratri dated?
Chaitra Navaratri is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Chaitra Navratri, Vasant Navratri.
Yearly reference
Chaitra Navaratri dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Starts on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the first tithi of the bright fortnight in Chaitra. This is the same lunar new-year date used by Ugadi and Gudi Padwa in many regions.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedChaitra Navaratri tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
Uttara BhadrapadaDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Marks the spring Navaratri cycle and leads into Ram Navami.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Common questions
How is Chaitra Navaratri dated?
Chaitra Navaratri is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Chaitra Navaratri?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Chaitra Navaratri. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.