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.
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 — 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 | Mon, 27 March 2028 |
| 2029 | Sat, 14 April 2029 |
| 2030 | Wed, 3 April 2030 |
| 2031 | Mon, 24 March 2031 |
| 2032 | Sun, 11 April 2032 |
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
