Chaitra Navratri 2025: Know the Auspicious Timing for Kanya Puja and Rituals

Chaitra Navratri holds great significance in Hinduism, just like Sharadiya Navratri. It is the first Navratri of the Hindu Calendar and comes at the beginning of the New Year (Vikram Samvat). Devotees worship various forms of Goddess Durga for nine days. According to religious beliefs, Goddess Durga stays on Earth for all the nine days of Chaitra Navratri, and therefore, devotees perform special pujas and rituals at their home. The Navratri festival lasts for nine days, beginning with Ghatsthapana. It marks the beginning of rituals. This year, Chaitra Navratri will begin on Sunday, March 30, 2025, and end on the day of Navratri will also mark the celebration of Gudi Padwa and the beginning of the Hindu New Year.

Chaitra Navratri Calendar 2025:

First day- Worship of Maa Shilputri on 30th March.

Second day- Worship of Maa Brahamcharini on 31st March.

Third day- Worship of Maa Chandraghanta on 01st April.

Fourth day- Worship of Maa Kushmanda on 02nd April.

Fifth day- Worship of Maa Skanfdmata on 03rd April.

Sixth day- Worship of Maa Katyani on 04th April.

Seventh day- Worship of Maa Kalratri on 05th April.

Eighth day: worship of Maa Gauri and Maa Siddhidatri on 6th April.

Chaitra Navratri Kalash Sthapna :

Navratri festival is celebrated four times a year, out of which two are manifest Navratri- Chaitra Navratri and Sharadiya Navratri, while the remaining two are celebrated as gupt Navratri. This year the first Chaitra Navratri of 2025 is starting from March 30, 2025. The festival of Navratri is celebrated especially for the worship begins with Kalash Sthapana. Let us know about the auspicious time of Kalash Stahpana in Chaitra Navratri and some important rules related to it.

Cahitra Navratri kalash Sthapana Muhurta 2025:

Kalash Sthapana is an important part of Navratri worship. During this time, by doing Kalash Stahpana in special Muhurta, one gets the blessings of Maa Durga. The following are the Muhurtas for Kalash Sthapana in 2025.

First Muhurta 

March 30, 2025, from 06:13 am to 10:22am.

Second Muhurta (Abhijit Muhurta)

March 30, 2025, from 12:01 pm to 12:50 pm.

Doing kalash Sthapana in these Muhurta is considered highly fruitful.

Rules for Kalash Sthapana:

It is necessary to follow some important rles and methods for Kalash Sthapana, so that the puja is completed properly and the blessings of Maa Durga can be obtained.

• First of all, clean the place of worship thoroughly. Positive energy resides only due to the purity of the place of worship
• Before doing Kalash Sthapana, one should make Ashtdal. It is  a form with 8 petals, which attracts the blessings of the constellations and gods and goddesses
• The kalash should always be made of Gold, Silver, Copper, or clay. Kalash made of these materials is considered auspicious, and they are considered more effective in worship
•  It is considered most auspicious to do Kalash Stahapana in the North or North-east direction. Keeping the Kalash in this direction brings happiness, prosperity, and peace in the house.
• The Swastik symbol should be made on the Kalash. It is a symbol of auspiciousness and attracts the blessings of Goddess Durga.
•  Wrap Mauli on the Kalash, then place mango leaves, and place a coconut on it. This ritual makes the Kalash pure and complete
•   Put soil in a vessel and sow 7 types of grains in it. These grains are the symbol of fertility and prosperity of the Earth.
•  Now put cloves, turmeric, akshat , coin, cardamom, betal leaf, and flowers in the kalash. All these things are considered to be the symbols of prosperity and peace.
•  After Kalash Sthapana, light the lamp and start worshiping Maa Durga. The lamp spreads peace and positive energy in the environment.

Benefits of Kalash Sthapana:

The importance of Kalash Sthapana is not only religious but it is also a sign of happiness and prosperity in the house. Performing this process properly will have the following benefits.

• Peace, happiness, and prosperity prevail in the house.
• Health is attained, and one gets relief from health-related problems.
• Spiritual advancement and financial prosperity come in life with the blessings of Goddess Durga.

When not to do kalash Stahapana:

There is a religious belief that by worshiping Maa Durga, every wish of the devotees is fulfilled. Along with this, one gets freedom from all the troubles prevailing in life. Navratri begins with Kalash Sthapana on partipada Tithi. But do you know that devotees unknowingly make many mistakes at the time of Kalash Sthapana.

It is contained in Sanatana scriptures that Kalash Stahapana should be done at an auspicious time. This gives auspicious results to the seeker. At the same time, do not do Kalash Sthapana on Amavasya Tithi and at night. Ignoring this displeasure Goddess Maa Durga. Due to the displeasure of the mother, the seeker has to face many types of problems in life. For this, you must know the correct time of Kalash Sthapana from an experienced astrologer. After this, do Kalash stahpana and worship goddess Maa Durga.

5th or 6th April when to do Kanya Pujan on Chaitra Navratri?

Navratri has a very special significance in Hinduism. This time Chitra Navratri will begin on March 30. This time, the first day of Navratri is Sunday, so Maa Durga is going to come riding an elephant. According to the belief, it is very auspicious for Maa Bhagwati to come riding on an elephant. It is also considered a sign of immense wealth gain. While every time Navratri fast is observed for the entire nine days, this time Navratri is going to be for 8 days instead of 9. According to the Panchang, this time, due to the loss of Panchami Tithi, the Navratri fast will be observed for 8 days only. In such a situation, the question is on which day Kanya Pujan will be performed.

When to perform Kanya Pujan?

This time there is confusion due to the loss of one day of Chaitra Navratri. Some people perform Kanya Pujan on Ashtami  Tithi and some on Navmi Tithi. This time Navratri is starting on 30th March and will end on 6th April, according to which Kanya Pujan of Ashtami Tithi will be performed in April and Kanya Pujan of Navmi Tithi will be performed on 6th April.

Kanya Pujan Vidhi:

• For Kanya Pujan in Navratri, wake up early in the morning and take a bath.
•  After that, prepare Halwa, Puri, and Gram Prasad.
• Then worship Maa Durga according to the rituals.
• Then call 9 small girls and a small boy.
•  First of all, wash all the feet and make them sit on a clean seat.
•  After that, apply kumkum and akshat tilak on the forehead and tie mauli (Kalawa) in the hand.
• Then light a ghee lamp and do aarti of all.
•  Now feed Prasad to all the girls and give dakshina or gift according to your capacity.
• Finally, touch their feet and take blessings.

Do these things in Navratri:

1. On the first day, after Kalsh Sthapana, worship Maa Durga. Rules of worshiping Maa in Navratri.

• Morning light a diya, chant Durga Mantra, and offer fresh flowers.
• Afternoon, prepare bhog and offer it to the Goddess.
• Evening light a diya and do aarti with your family.

1. Many people also keep fast during Navratri, but it is important to follow the rules of fasting. Fasting should be done in the right way.
2. Eat satvik food . Do not eat onion, no garlic, no grains, but take a lot of milk, curd and nuts.
3. Stay hydrate, keep taking coconut water, lemonade and herbal tea.Kanya pujan (Ashtami and Navmi ritual): an important ritual of Navratri is Kanya Pujan, in which little girls (symbolizing the Goddess) are invited home, fed delicious Prasad and givan gifts. It is a beautiful way to honour the feminine energy.

Navratri colors for each day:

Day 1: Red (power and energy)

Day 2; royal blue (wisdom and strength)

Day 3: Yellow (Happiness and positivity)

Day 4: Green (new beginning)

Day 5: grey (stability)

Day 6: Orange (success and joy)

Day 7: white (Purity and peace)

Day 8: pink )love and harmony)

Day 9: Sky blue (spiritual growth)

Final tips for Chaitra Navratri 2025:

•  Light an akhand Jyoti (Uninterrupted lamp) for nine days.
•  Recite “Om Dum Durgaya Namah” for divine protection.
• Donate food and clothes to the needy for good karma.

Conclusion:

Chaitra Navratri is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. It marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is celebrated with devotion, fasting, and special pujas. With Maa durga blessings, every wish is fulfilled. Along with this, there is an immense increase in happiness and good fortune. We provide Kalash Sthapana puja and nine days of Navratri puja with chanting Durga Saptsati to get relief from mental and physical trouble.