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By India Today Information Desk: Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasant Navratri, will occur this year from March 22, 2023, to March 30, 2023. The auspicious Hindu festival extends its celebration to parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and many more. The day is dedicated to worshiping the nine incarnations of Maa Durga. Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri are the avatars, and each day of the celebration is significant. Many people observe this day as the birth anniversary of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. Ram was the son of Ayodhya's King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya. On this day, places linked with Lord Ram’s birthday are adorned, and people go there to these places to celebrate it with pomp and joy. HOW DIFFERENT STATES WORSHIP THIS DAY ACROSS INDIA: According to the ancient calendar, the Hindu community celebrates the festival of Ugadi or Yugadi as the beginning of the New Year. The name Ugadi is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Yuga' and 'Adi,' which means fresh beginnings. With Ugadi, they represent the fact that people should bathe in the goodness of life and relish all flavours in the New Year. The festival also marks the arrival of spring, which signifies relief from the harshness of winter weather. They buy new outfits and adorn their homes with mango leaves and flowers to commemorate fresh beginnings. During this festival, indiv...

By India Today Information Desk: Chaitra Navaratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated for nine days during the Hindu month of Chaitra. Usually, it falls in the month of March or April as per the Gregorian calendar. In 2023, Chaitra Navaratri has already begun on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, and will end on Thursday, March 30, 2023. During this festival, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga and observe fasts. It is believed that the worship of Goddess Durga during this period helps to remove negative energies. The day brings prosperity to the life of the devotee. Chaitra Tritiya Tithi ends: 04:59 pm on March 24, 2023 CHAITRA NAVRATRI 2023 DAY 3: SIGNIFICANCE Chaitra Navaratri is an auspicious time for spiritual growth and seeking the blessings of the Divine Goddess. It is the time for introspection, purification, and devotion. Many people also observe special diets and rituals during this period to enhance the benefits of the festival. On this day, devotees offer special prayers and perform rituals to invoke the blessings of Chandraghanta. They may also observe fasts and offer special food items to the goddess as prasad. The color associated with Day 3 of Navaratri is white, and devotees may wear white clothes or decorate their homes with white flowers and decorations. Overall, Navaratri is a time of celebration, devotion, and spiritual renewal, and it is an important festival for Hindus around the world. CHAITRA NAVRATRI 2023 DAY 3: MANTRAS FOR MAA CHANDRAGHA...

Chaitra Navratri 2023: The auspicious 9-day festival of Chaitra Navratri begins today. This year in 2023, it starts on March 22 and will culminate with Ram Navami on the 30th of the same month. Across the nine days of the festival, goddess Durga in her different forms is worshipped by devotees amid much fanfare. Apart from the Chaitra Navratri which usually falls during March-April,Shardiya Navratri celebrated in September-October is huge. There are two other Navratris as well, but not as prominent - Ashada and Magha Gupt Navratri. Chaitra Navratri 2023:Ghatasthapana Timing Chaitra Ghatasthapana onWednesday, March 22, 2023 Ghatasthapana Muhurat -06:23AMto07:32AM Ghatasthapana Muhurta falls on Pratipada Tithi Ghatasthapana Muhurta falls during Dvi-Svabhava Meena Lagna Pratipada Tithi Begins -10:52PMonMar 21, 2023 Pratipada Tithi Ends -08:20PMonMar 22, 2023 Meena Lagna Begins -06:23AMonMar 22, 2023 Meena Lagna Ends -07:32AMonMar 22, 2023 Source: Drik Panchang Chaitra Navratri 2023:Maa Shailputri Is Worshipped Maa Shailputri is one of the Navadurgas and is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. Also known by the name of Sati, Parvati, Bhawani or Hemavati (daughter of Himavat - the king of Himalayas), Maa Shailputri is hailed as mother nature and prayed to for attaining spiritual awakening. There are various legends associated with her incarnation as the daughter of King Daksha Prajapati - Sati, and then later as Parvati - the daughter of king Himavat, who is the consort of ...

Navratri has almost come to an end as this is going to be the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri which is being observed tomorrow i.e., March 28, 2023. These nine days are considered to be the most sacred days. This day is dedicated to Goddess Kaalratri. Devotees observe strict fast and perform religious activities such as hawan, path, kirtan and jagrans. Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 7 : Chaitra Navratri is the period when all the devotees worship nine different forms of Maa Durga during nine days. These nine days are considered to be auspicious and all the religious and spiritual activities are done during this period. Now we are heading towards the 7th Navratri, which is dedicated to Goddess Kaalratri. This day occurs on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra i.e., March 28 , 2023. Chaitra 2023: Date and Time Saptami Tithi Begins - March 27, 2023 - 05:30 PM Saptami Tithi Ends - March 28, 2023 - 07:04 PM Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 7: Significance As it is described by the name Kaalratri - the one who is kaal which means death and Ratri means the night so it is said that she works against the darkness and she is the fiercest form of Goddess Durga. She is known to be a destroyer of demons, negative powers and evil spirits. The one who offer prayers to the Goddess Kaalratri, gets blessed with wish fulfilments. Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 7: Story According to the Hindu Scriptures, Kaalratri form of Maa Durga killed the demons named Shumbh Nishumbh. Once they tried...

Wednesday, March 29 is Durga Ashtami which is also known as Maha Ashtami. Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of the -day Chaitra Navratri. Durga Ashtami fast is observed on Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. On this day, the eighth form of Maa Durga, Maa Mahagauri is worshipped. Worshiping Mahagauri increases age, happiness, and prosperity. Maa Mahagauri riding a bull is a four-armed goddess wearing white clothes. She wears a trident. Durga Ashtami 2023 Auspicious Time of worship (Shubh Mahurat) According to the Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month began on Tuesday, March 28 at 07:02 pm and will end on March 29 at 09:07 pm. Today, there is Shobhan Yoga till 12:13 pm and Ravi Yoga is from 08.07 pm to 06.14 am on March 30. Bhadra Yoga is from 06.15 am to 08.01 am today. READ |Meet Ravi Pillai, Kerala's richest man, whose daughter's Rs 55 crore wedding was attended by guests from 42 countries Durga Ashtami 2023 Worship method of Maa Mahagauri (Puja Vidhi) Today in the morning, bathe the idol or picture of Maa Mahagauri with Ganges water. After that offer yellow coloured flowers, Akshat, Kumkum, fruits, clothes, sweets, etc to Maa Mahagauri. Maa Mahagauri can be offered coconut or sweets made from it. Apart from this, you can offer them puri, halwa, black gram, kheer, etc. READ |Vivian Dsena confirms welcoming daughter with wife Nouran Aly, reveals naming her Layan Vivian Dsena, know its meaning Maa Mahagauri Puja Mantra Om Devi Mahagaurya N...

Wednesday, March 29 is Durga Ashtami which is also known as Maha Ashtami. Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of the -day Chaitra Navratri. Durga Ashtami fast is observed on Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. On this day, the eighth form of Maa Durga, Maa Mahagauri is worshipped. Worshiping Mahagauri increases age, happiness, and prosperity. Maa Mahagauri riding a bull is a four-armed goddess wearing white clothes. She wears a trident. Durga Ashtami 2023 Auspicious Time of worship (Shubh Mahurat) According to the Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month began on Tuesday, March 28 at 07:02 pm and will end on March 29 at 09:07 pm. Today, there is Shobhan Yoga till 12:13 pm and Ravi Yoga is from 08.07 pm to 06.14 am on March 30. Bhadra Yoga is from 06.15 am to 08.01 am today. READ |Meet Ravi Pillai, Kerala's richest man, whose daughter's Rs 55 crore wedding was attended by guests from 42 countries Durga Ashtami 2023 Worship method of Maa Mahagauri (Puja Vidhi) Today in the morning, bathe the idol or picture of Maa Mahagauri with Ganges water. After that offer yellow coloured flowers, Akshat, Kumkum, fruits, clothes, sweets, etc to Maa Mahagauri. Maa Mahagauri can be offered coconut or sweets made from it. Apart from this, you can offer them puri, halwa, black gram, kheer, etc. READ |Vivian Dsena confirms welcoming daughter with wife Nouran Aly, reveals naming her Layan Vivian Dsena, know its meaning Maa Mahagauri Puja Mantra Om Devi Mahagaurya N...

By India Today Information Desk: Chaitra Navaratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated for nine days during the Hindu month of Chaitra. Usually, it falls in the month of March or April as per the Gregorian calendar. In 2023, Chaitra Navaratri has already begun on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, and will end on Thursday, March 30, 2023. During this festival, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga and observe fasts. It is believed that the worship of Goddess Durga during this period helps to remove negative energies. The day brings prosperity to the life of the devotee. Chaitra Tritiya Tithi ends: 04:59 pm on March 24, 2023 CHAITRA NAVRATRI 2023 DAY 3: SIGNIFICANCE Chaitra Navaratri is an auspicious time for spiritual growth and seeking the blessings of the Divine Goddess. It is the time for introspection, purification, and devotion. Many people also observe special diets and rituals during this period to enhance the benefits of the festival. On this day, devotees offer special prayers and perform rituals to invoke the blessings of Chandraghanta. They may also observe fasts and offer special food items to the goddess as prasad. The color associated with Day 3 of Navaratri is white, and devotees may wear white clothes or decorate their homes with white flowers and decorations. Overall, Navaratri is a time of celebration, devotion, and spiritual renewal, and it is an important festival for Hindus around the world. CHAITRA NAVRATRI 2023 DAY 3: MANTRAS FOR MAA CHANDRAGHA...

Chaitra Navratri 2023: The auspicious 9-day festival of Chaitra Navratri begins today. This year in 2023, it starts on March 22 and will culminate with Ram Navami on the 30th of the same month. Across the nine days of the festival, goddess Durga in her different forms is worshipped by devotees amid much fanfare. Apart from the Chaitra Navratri which usually falls during March-April,Shardiya Navratri celebrated in September-October is huge. There are two other Navratris as well, but not as prominent - Ashada and Magha Gupt Navratri. Chaitra Navratri 2023:Ghatasthapana Timing Chaitra Ghatasthapana onWednesday, March 22, 2023 Ghatasthapana Muhurat -06:23AMto07:32AM Ghatasthapana Muhurta falls on Pratipada Tithi Ghatasthapana Muhurta falls during Dvi-Svabhava Meena Lagna Pratipada Tithi Begins -10:52PMonMar 21, 2023 Pratipada Tithi Ends -08:20PMonMar 22, 2023 Meena Lagna Begins -06:23AMonMar 22, 2023 Meena Lagna Ends -07:32AMonMar 22, 2023 Source: Drik Panchang Chaitra Navratri 2023:Maa Shailputri Is Worshipped Maa Shailputri is one of the Navadurgas and is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. Also known by the name of Sati, Parvati, Bhawani or Hemavati (daughter of Himavat - the king of Himalayas), Maa Shailputri is hailed as mother nature and prayed to for attaining spiritual awakening. There are various legends associated with her incarnation as the daughter of King Daksha Prajapati - Sati, and then later as Parvati - the daughter of king Himavat, who is the consort of ...

By India Today Information Desk: Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasant Navratri, will occur this year from March 22, 2023, to March 30, 2023. The auspicious Hindu festival extends its celebration to parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and many more. The day is dedicated to worshiping the nine incarnations of Maa Durga. Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri are the avatars, and each day of the celebration is significant. Many people observe this day as the birth anniversary of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. Ram was the son of Ayodhya's King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya. On this day, places linked with Lord Ram’s birthday are adorned, and people go there to these places to celebrate it with pomp and joy. HOW DIFFERENT STATES WORSHIP THIS DAY ACROSS INDIA: According to the ancient calendar, the Hindu community celebrates the festival of Ugadi or Yugadi as the beginning of the New Year. The name Ugadi is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Yuga' and 'Adi,' which means fresh beginnings. With Ugadi, they represent the fact that people should bathe in the goodness of life and relish all flavours in the New Year. The festival also marks the arrival of spring, which signifies relief from the harshness of winter weather. They buy new outfits and adorn their homes with mango leaves and flowers to commemorate fresh beginnings. During this festival, indiv...

Navratri has almost come to an end as this is going to be the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri which is being observed tomorrow i.e., March 28, 2023. These nine days are considered to be the most sacred days. This day is dedicated to Goddess Kaalratri. Devotees observe strict fast and perform religious activities such as hawan, path, kirtan and jagrans. Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 7 : Chaitra Navratri is the period when all the devotees worship nine different forms of Maa Durga during nine days. These nine days are considered to be auspicious and all the religious and spiritual activities are done during this period. Now we are heading towards the 7th Navratri, which is dedicated to Goddess Kaalratri. This day occurs on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra i.e., March 28 , 2023. Chaitra 2023: Date and Time Saptami Tithi Begins - March 27, 2023 - 05:30 PM Saptami Tithi Ends - March 28, 2023 - 07:04 PM Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 7: Significance As it is described by the name Kaalratri - the one who is kaal which means death and Ratri means the night so it is said that she works against the darkness and she is the fiercest form of Goddess Durga. She is known to be a destroyer of demons, negative powers and evil spirits. The one who offer prayers to the Goddess Kaalratri, gets blessed with wish fulfilments. Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 7: Story According to the Hindu Scriptures, Kaalratri form of Maa Durga killed the demons named Shumbh Nishumbh. Once they tried...