Chaitra Navratri 2039 Date — Friday, March 25, 2039
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2039? Chaitra Navratri 2039 falls on Friday, March 25, 2039.
Observance: Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chaitra Navratri 2039 calendar — nine days, Devi forms & colours
| Night | Date & day | Devi | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fri, 25 March 2039 | Shailputri | Green |
| Day 2 | Sat, 26 March 2039 | Brahmacharini | Grey |
| Day 3 | Sun, 27 March 2039 | Chandraghanta | Orange |
| Day 4 | Mon, 28 March 2039 | Kushmanda | White |
| Day 5 | Wed, 30 March 2039 | Skandamata | Royal Blue |
| Day 6 | Thu, 31 March 2039 | Katyayani | Yellow |
| Day 7 | Fri, 1 April 2039 | Kaalratri | Green |
| Day 8 | Sat, 2 April 2039 | Mahagauri | Grey |
| Day 9 | Sun, 3 April 2039 | Siddhidatri | Orange |
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 2039 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Day 1) | Fri, 25 March 2039 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Day 8) | Sat, 2 April 2039 | |
| Ram Navami (Day 9) | Sun, 3 April 2039 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2038 | Mon, 5 April 2038 |
| 2039 | Fri, 25 March 2039 |
| 2040 | Thu, 12 April 2040 |
| 2041 | Mon, 1 April 2041 |
| 2042 | Sat, 22 March 2042 |
Hindu festivals around Chaitra Navratri 2039
- Ugadi 2039 date — Fri, 25 March 2039
- Gudi Padwa 2039 date — Fri, 25 March 2039
- Ram Navami 2039 date — Sun, 3 April 2039
- Holi 2039 date — Fri, 11 March 2039
- Hanuman Jayanti 2039 date — Sat, 9 April 2039
- Holika Dahan 2039 date — Thu, 10 March 2039
- Vishu 2039 date — Thu, 14 April 2039
- Baisakhi 2039 date — Thu, 14 April 2039
- Tamil Puthandu 2039 date — Thu, 14 April 2039
- Maha Shivaratri 2039 date — Mon, 21 February 2039
- Akshaya Tritiya 2039 date — Tue, 26 April 2039
- Buddha Purnima 2039 date — Sun, 8 May 2039
