Chaitra Navratri 2029 Date — Saturday, April 14, 2029
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2029? Chaitra Navratri 2029 falls on Saturday, April 14, 2029.
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 2028 date
Chaitra Navratri 2029 calendar — nine days, Devi forms & colours
| Night | Date & day | Devi | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sat, 14 April 2029 | Shailputri | Grey |
| Day 2 | Sun, 15 April 2029 | Brahmacharini | Orange |
| Day 3 | Tue, 17 April 2029 | Chandraghanta | Red |
| Day 4 | Wed, 18 April 2029 | Kushmanda | Royal Blue |
| Day 5 | Thu, 19 April 2029 | Skandamata | Yellow |
| Day 6 | Fri, 20 April 2029 | Katyayani | Green |
| Day 7 | Sat, 21 April 2029 | Kaalratri | Grey |
| Day 8 | Sun, 22 April 2029 | Mahagauri | Orange |
| Day 9 | Mon, 23 April 2029 | 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 2029 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:56 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:46 pm |
| Moonrise | 05:47 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:27 am – 05:12 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:56 am – 12:47 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 09:09 am – 10:45 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Prathama |
| Nakshatra | Ashwini |
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 Sat, 14 April 2029 or ask your local mandir.
Chaitra Navratri 2029 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Day 1) | Sat, 14 April 2029 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Day 8) | Sun, 22 April 2029 | |
| Ram Navami (Day 9) | Mon, 23 April 2029 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Chaitra Navratri 2028 date |
| 2029 | Sat, 14 April 2029 |
Hindu festivals around Chaitra Navratri 2029
- Ugadi 2029 date — Sat, 14 April 2029
- Gudi Padwa 2029 date — Sat, 14 April 2029
- Vishu 2029 date — Sat, 14 April 2029
- Baisakhi 2029 date — Sat, 14 April 2029
- Tamil Puthandu 2029 date — Sat, 14 April 2029
- Ram Navami 2029 date — Mon, 23 April 2029
- Hanuman Jayanti 2029 date — Sat, 28 April 2029
- Akshaya Tritiya 2029 date — Wed, 16 May 2029
- Buddha Purnima 2029 date — Sun, 27 May 2029
- Holi 2029 date — Thu, 1 March 2029
- Holika Dahan 2029 date — Wed, 28 February 2029
- Maha Shivaratri 2029 date — Sun, 11 February 2029
Chaitra Navratri 2029 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:55 am – 12:47 pm | 09:09 am – 10:45 am | 05:56 am | 06:46 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:13 pm – 01:03 pm | 09:30 am – 11:04 am | 06:22 am | 06:55 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:55 am – 12:44 pm | 09:13 am – 10:46 am | 06:07 am | 06:32 pm |
| Chennai | 11:44 am – 12:34 pm | 09:03 am – 10:36 am | 05:56 am | 06:21 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:51 am – 12:41 pm | 09:08 am – 10:42 am | 06:00 am | 06:31 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:11 am – 12:02 pm | 08:27 am – 10:02 am | 05:17 am | 05:56 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sat, 14 April 2029.
Chaitra Navratri 2029 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Chaitra Navratri 2029 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sat, 14 April 2029 is 11:55 am – 12:47 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
