Chaitra Navratri 2004 Date — Sunday, March 21, 2004
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2004? Chaitra Navratri 2004 falls on Sunday, March 21, 2004.
Observance: Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chaitra Navratri 2004 calendar — nine days, Devi forms & colours
| Night | Date & day | Devi | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sun, 21 March 2004 | Shailputri | Orange |
| Day 2 | Mon, 22 March 2004 | Brahmacharini | White |
| Day 3 | Tue, 23 March 2004 | Chandraghanta | Red |
| Day 4 | Thu, 25 March 2004 | Kushmanda | Yellow |
| Day 5 | Fri, 26 March 2004 | Skandamata | Green |
| Day 6 | Sat, 27 March 2004 | Katyayani | Grey |
| Day 7 | Sun, 28 March 2004 | Kaalratri | Orange |
| Day 8 | Mon, 29 March 2004 | Mahagauri | White |
| Day 9 | Tue, 30 March 2004 | Siddhidatri | Red |
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 2004 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Day 1) | Sun, 21 March 2004 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Day 8) | Mon, 29 March 2004 | |
| Ram Navami (Day 9) | Tue, 30 March 2004 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Wed, 2 April 2003 |
| 2004 | Sun, 21 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Sat, 9 April 2005 |
| 2006 | Thu, 30 March 2006 |
| 2007 | Mon, 19 March 2007 |
Hindu festivals around Chaitra Navratri 2004
- Ugadi 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Gudi Padwa 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Ram Navami 2004 date — Tue, 30 March 2004
- Holi 2004 date — Sun, 7 March 2004
- Hanuman Jayanti 2004 date — Mon, 5 April 2004
- Holika Dahan 2004 date — Sat, 6 March 2004
- Vishu 2004 date — Tue, 13 April 2004
- Baisakhi 2004 date — Tue, 13 April 2004
- Tamil Puthandu 2004 date — Tue, 13 April 2004
- Akshaya Tritiya 2004 date — Thu, 22 April 2004
- Buddha Purnima 2004 date — Tue, 4 May 2004
- Thaipusam 2004 date — Fri, 6 February 2004
