Priyanka Tiwari
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Chaitra Navratri began on March 30 and will conclude on April 6, 2025. Devotees observe Ghatasthapana and daily puja rituals throughout these auspicious nine days. However, due to Dwitiya and Tritiya Tithi overlapping, this year’s Navratri is of 8 days instead of 9.
Importance of Ashtami and Navami
The Ashtami and Navami Tithis are considered the most significant days of Navratri. On these days, devotees perform Havan and Kanya Pujan. Ram Navami, which celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, also falls on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, i.e., April 6, 2025.
Ashtami Tithi Details – April 5, 2025 (Saturday)
Tithi Start: April 4 at 8:12 PM
Tithi End: April 5 at 7:26 PM
Ashtami Celebrated On: April 5, as per Udaya Tithi
Puja Timings:
Brahma Muhurta: 04:35 AM – 06:07 AM
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:59 AM – 12:49 PM
Navami Tithi and Ram Navami – April 6, 2025 (Sunday)
Tithi Start: April 5 at 7:26 PM
Tithi End: April 6 at 7:22 PM
Navami Celebrated On: April 6, based on sunrise
Puja Timings:
Brahma Muhurta: 04:34 AM – 05:20 AM
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:58 AM – 12:49 PM
Significance of Kanya Pujan
Kanya Pujan is an essential part of Navratri observance. Devotees invite girls aged between 2 to 9 years to their homes. They are offered a meal of puri, halwa, and black gram, and are honored with tilak, gifts, and blessings. This ritual symbolizes worship of the feminine divine and is believed to complete the Navratri puja.
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