Navratri season calendar
Navratri 2031: Chaitra and Sharad Calendar
Compare the Chaitra and Sharad Navratri starts, then follow the calculated Sharad sequence through Durga Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Dussehra.
At a glance
When are Chaitra and Sharad Navratri in 2031?
In 2031, Chaitra Navratri begins on Sunday, 23 March 2031, while Sharad Navratri begins on Friday, 17 October 2031. The Sharad sequence continues with Durga Ashtami on Thursday, 23 October 2031, Maha Navami on Friday, 24 October 2031, and Dussehra on Saturday, 25 October 2031.
Navratri dates and sequence 2031
| Observance | Date | Hindu date | How it differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitra NavaratriChaitra Navratri, Vasant Navratri | Shukla Pratipada, Chaitra | The spring Navratri begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. | |
| Sharad NavaratriSharad Navratri, Navratri, Durga Navratri | Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin | Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada. | |
| Durga AshtamiMaha Ashtami, Durgashtami | Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin | The Ashtami checkpoint in the Sharad Navratri and Durga Puja sequence. | |
| Maha NavamiMahanavami, Ayudha Puja | Shukla Navami, Ashwin | The Navami observance that follows Durga Ashtami. | |
| Dussehra / VijayadashamiVijayadashami, Dasara | Shukla Dashami, Ashwin | Vijayadashami closes the Navratri sequence on Shukla Dashami. |
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What is Chaitra Navaratri 2031?
Chaitra Navaratri falls on Sunday, 23 March 2031, with Shukla Pratipada, Chaitra. The spring Navratri begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. See its date rule and Panchang details.
What is Sharad Navaratri 2031?
Sharad Navaratri falls on Friday, 17 October 2031, with Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin. Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada. See its date rule and Panchang details.
What is Durga Ashtami 2031?
Durga Ashtami falls on Thursday, 23 October 2031, with Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin. The Ashtami checkpoint in the Sharad Navratri and Durga Puja sequence. See its date rule and Panchang details.
What is Maha Navami 2031?
Maha Navami falls on Friday, 24 October 2031, with Shukla Navami, Ashwin. The Navami observance that follows Durga Ashtami. See its date rule and Panchang details.
What is Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2031?
Dussehra / Vijayadashami falls on Saturday, 25 October 2031, with Shukla Dashami, Ashwin. Vijayadashami closes the Navratri sequence on Shukla Dashami. See its date rule and Panchang details.