Chaitra Navratri 2002 Date — Saturday, April 13, 2002
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2002? Chaitra Navratri 2002 falls on Saturday, April 13, 2002.
Observance: Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chaitra Navratri 2002 calendar — nine days, Devi forms & colours
| Night | Date & day | Devi | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sat, 13 April 2002 | Shailputri | Grey |
| Day 2 | Sun, 14 April 2002 | Brahmacharini | Orange |
| Day 3 | Mon, 15 April 2002 | Chandraghanta | White |
| Day 4 | Wed, 17 April 2002 | Kushmanda | Royal Blue |
| Day 5 | Thu, 18 April 2002 | Skandamata | Yellow |
| Day 6 | Fri, 19 April 2002 | Katyayani | Green |
| Day 7 | Sat, 20 April 2002 | Kaalratri | Grey |
| Day 8 | Sat, 20 April 2002 | Mahagauri | Grey |
| Day 9 | Sun, 21 April 2002 | Siddhidatri | Orange |
Navratri colours follow the weekday each night falls on, which is why the list changes every year. Some regional lists swap the last two colours for pink and purple — follow the one your community uses. When a tithi is doubled or dropped, two nights can share a date or a night can be skipped.
Chaitra Navratri 2002 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Day 1) | Sat, 13 April 2002 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Day 8) | Sat, 20 April 2002 | |
| Ram Navami (Day 9) | Sun, 21 April 2002 | Concludes Chaitra Navratri |
Why we celebrate
Beginning of nine nights of Devi — installation of sacred kalash invoking Durga.
How it is celebrated
Daily Devi puja, golu/kolu display in South India, garba/dandiya in Gujarat, Durga puja in Bengal. Fasting or sattvic diet through nine days.
Puja timing
Morning and evening puja; Ghatasthapana on Day 1 during Shubh muhurta. Sandhya arati each night.
Foods & offerings
Fasting foods: sabudana, kuttu, fruits, milk. South India: sundal prasadam daily. Bengal: bhog to Ma Durga.
Rituals
- Ghatasthapana (Day 1): establish kalash, invoke Durga, sow barley/jowar.
- Daily: lamp, Devi stotram, offer flowers and naivedyam.
- Color-coded dress optional per day; visit temples for alankaram darshan.
- Kanya puja (invite young girls as Devi) on Ashtami or Navami in many homes.
- Ayudha puja / Saraswati puja on Mahanavami in several regions.
- Vijayadashami: visarjan, sindoor khela, and new beginnings.
Chaitra Navratri dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Mon, 26 March 2001 |
| 2002 | Sat, 13 April 2002 |
| 2003 | Wed, 2 April 2003 |
| 2004 | Sun, 21 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Sat, 9 April 2005 |
Hindu festivals around Chaitra Navratri 2002
- Ugadi 2002 date — Sat, 13 April 2002
- Gudi Padwa 2002 date — Sat, 13 April 2002
- Vishu 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
- Baisakhi 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
- Tamil Puthandu 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
- Ram Navami 2002 date — Sun, 21 April 2002
- Hanuman Jayanti 2002 date — Sat, 27 April 2002
- Holi 2002 date — Fri, 29 March 2002
- Holika Dahan 2002 date — Thu, 28 March 2002
- Maha Shivaratri 2002 date — Tue, 12 March 2002
- Akshaya Tritiya 2002 date — Wed, 15 May 2002
- Buddha Purnima 2002 date — Sun, 26 May 2002
