Chaitra Navratri 2005 Date — Saturday, April 9, 2005
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2005? Chaitra Navratri 2005 falls on Saturday, April 9, 2005.
Observance: Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chaitra Navratri 2005 calendar — nine days, Devi forms & colours
| Night | Date & day | Devi | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sat, 9 April 2005 | Shailputri | Grey |
| Day 2 | Sun, 10 April 2005 | Brahmacharini | Orange |
| Day 3 | Mon, 11 April 2005 | Chandraghanta | White |
| Day 4 | Tue, 12 April 2005 | Kushmanda | Red |
| Day 5 | Wed, 13 April 2005 | Skandamata | Royal Blue |
| Day 6 | Thu, 14 April 2005 | Katyayani | Yellow |
| Day 7 | Fri, 15 April 2005 | Kaalratri | Green |
| Day 8 | Sun, 17 April 2005 | Mahagauri | Orange |
| Day 9 | Mon, 18 April 2005 | Siddhidatri | White |
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 2005 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Day 1) | Sat, 9 April 2005 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Day 8) | Sun, 17 April 2005 | |
| Ram Navami (Day 9) | Mon, 18 April 2005 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Sun, 21 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Sat, 9 April 2005 |
| 2006 | Thu, 30 March 2006 |
| 2007 | Mon, 19 March 2007 |
| 2008 | Mon, 7 April 2008 |
Hindu festivals around Chaitra Navratri 2005
- Ugadi 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Gudi Padwa 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Vishu 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Baisakhi 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Tamil Puthandu 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Ram Navami 2005 date — Mon, 18 April 2005
- Holi 2005 date — Sat, 26 March 2005
- Hanuman Jayanti 2005 date — Sun, 24 April 2005
- Holika Dahan 2005 date — Fri, 25 March 2005
- Akshaya Tritiya 2005 date — Wed, 11 May 2005
- Buddha Purnima 2005 date — Mon, 23 May 2005
- Thaipusam 2005 date — Thu, 24 February 2005
