When does Chaitra Navratri start? Know the auspicious timings

Chaitra Navratri will start from April 9 this year. This grand festival of nine days will conclude on 17th April with Ram Navami.

The auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri begins with Kalash's establishment on the first day of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.

After the establishment of the Kalash, worship of the various forms of the goddess and fasting commences.

The auspicious timing for Kalash establishment is from 6:11 AM to 10:23 AM on 9th April. This is also known as Ghatasthapana.

On this day, there will also be an Abhijit Muhurat from 12:03 PM to 12:54 PM, during which you can perform Ghatasthapana as well.