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As per the Udaya Tithi (sunrise-based calculation), Chaitra Navratri will begin on Sunday, March 30, 2025 and Kalash Sthapana should be completed before 12:40 PM
According to astrologers, the goddess’s mode of arrival and departure is determined by the day on which Navratri begins and ends. (Shutterstock)
During Chaitra Navratri, special worship is performed for the nine forms of Maa Durga. Every year, Chaitra Navratri begins on the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Chaitra month, which falls on March 30 this year, a Sunday. Navratri will conclude on April 6, coinciding with Ram Navami, which is also a Sunday. According to astrologers, the goddess’s mode of arrival and departure is determined by the day on which Navratri begins and ends.
Since both the beginning and conclusion of Navratri fall on a Sunday, Maa Durga’s
When Does Chaitra Navratri Begin?
According to the Vedic calendar, the Pratipada Tithi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha will commence on March 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM and conclude on March 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM. Thus, as per the Udaya Tithi (sunrise-based calculation), Chaitra Navratri will begin on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Auspicious Time For Kalash Sthapana
According to scriptures, Kalash Sthapana (Ghat Sthapana) should be performed on the first day of Navratri during an auspicious time. This year, Pratipada Tithi starts at 4:27 PM on March 29, and ends at 12:40 PM on March 30. Therefore, Kalash Sthapana should be completed before 12:40 PM on March 30. The most auspicious time for Kalash Sthapana is from 6:22 AM to 10:39 AM on March 30.
Significance Of Maa Durga’s Elephant Ride
This year, with both the beginning and end of Navratri falling on a Sunday, Maa Durga will arrive and depart on an elephant. The arrival of the goddess on an elephant is considered highly auspicious, symbolising good rainfall, prosperity, and happiness.
According to beliefs, the goddess’s ride predicts the state of nature, agriculture, and society in the coming year.