Chaitra Navratri 2028 Date — Monday, March 27, 2028
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2028? Chaitra Navratri 2028 falls on Monday, March 27, 2028.
Observance: Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Chaitra Navratri 2027 date · Chaitra Navratri 2029 date
Chaitra Navratri 2028 calendar — nine days, Devi forms & colours
| Night | Date & day | Devi | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Mon, 27 March 2028 | Shailputri | White |
| Day 2 | Tue, 28 March 2028 | Brahmacharini | Red |
| Day 3 | Wed, 29 March 2028 | Chandraghanta | Royal Blue |
| Day 4 | Thu, 30 March 2028 | Kushmanda | Yellow |
| Day 5 | Fri, 31 March 2028 | Skandamata | Green |
| Day 6 | Sat, 1 April 2028 | Katyayani | Grey |
| Day 7 | Sun, 2 April 2028 | Kaalratri | Orange |
| Day 8 | Mon, 3 April 2028 | Mahagauri | White |
| Day 9 | Tue, 4 April 2028 | 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 2028 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:16 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:36 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:30 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:43 am – 05:30 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:02 pm – 12:51 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 07:49 am – 09:21 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Prathama |
| Nakshatra | Revati |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Mon, 27 March 2028 or ask your local mandir.
Chaitra Navratri 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Day 1) | Mon, 27 March 2028 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Day 8) | Mon, 3 April 2028 | |
| Ram Navami (Day 9) | Tue, 4 April 2028 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Chaitra Navratri 2027 date |
| 2028 | Mon, 27 March 2028 |
| 2029 | Chaitra Navratri 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Chaitra Navratri 2028
- Ugadi 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Gudi Padwa 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Ram Navami 2028 date — Tue, 4 April 2028
- Hanuman Jayanti 2028 date — Sun, 9 April 2028
- Holi 2028 date — Sat, 11 March 2028
- Vishu 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Baisakhi 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Tamil Puthandu 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Holika Dahan 2028 date — Fri, 10 March 2028
- Akshaya Tritiya 2028 date — Thu, 27 April 2028
- Maha Shivaratri 2028 date — Wed, 23 February 2028
- Buddha Purnima 2028 date — Mon, 8 May 2028
Chaitra Navratri 2028 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:01 pm – 12:51 pm | 07:49 am – 09:21 am | 06:16 am | 06:36 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:19 pm – 01:08 pm | 08:08 am – 09:40 am | 06:36 am | 06:51 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:00 pm – 12:49 pm | 07:50 am – 09:21 am | 06:19 am | 06:30 pm |
| Chennai | 11:49 am – 12:38 pm | 07:39 am – 09:11 am | 06:08 am | 06:20 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:56 am – 12:45 pm | 07:46 am – 09:17 am | 06:14 am | 06:28 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:17 am – 12:06 pm | 07:05 am – 08:37 am | 05:33 am | 05:50 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 27 March 2028.
Chaitra Navratri 2028 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Chaitra Navratri 2028 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 27 March 2028 is 12:01 pm – 12:51 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
