Chaitra Navratri 2052 Date — Sunday, March 31, 2052
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2052? Chaitra Navratri 2052 falls on Sunday, March 31, 2052.
Observance: Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chaitra Navratri 2052 calendar — nine days, Devi forms & colours
| Night | Date & day | Devi | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sun, 31 March 2052 | Shailputri | Orange |
| Day 2 | Mon, 1 April 2052 | Brahmacharini | White |
| Day 3 | Tue, 2 April 2052 | Chandraghanta | Red |
| Day 4 | Wed, 3 April 2052 | Kushmanda | Royal Blue |
| Day 5 | Thu, 4 April 2052 | Skandamata | Yellow |
| Day 6 | Thu, 4 April 2052 | Katyayani | Yellow |
| Day 7 | Fri, 5 April 2052 | Kaalratri | Green |
| Day 8 | Sat, 6 April 2052 | Mahagauri | Grey |
| Day 9 | Sun, 7 April 2052 | 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 2052 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Day 1) | Sun, 31 March 2052 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Day 8) | Sat, 6 April 2052 | |
| Ram Navami (Day 9) | Sun, 7 April 2052 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2051 | Tue, 11 April 2051 |
| 2052 | Sun, 31 March 2052 |
| 2053 | Fri, 21 March 2053 |
| 2054 | Thu, 9 April 2054 |
| 2055 | Mon, 29 March 2055 |
Hindu festivals around Chaitra Navratri 2052
- Ugadi 2052 date — Sun, 31 March 2052
- Gudi Padwa 2052 date — Sun, 31 March 2052
- Ram Navami 2052 date — Sun, 7 April 2052
- Hanuman Jayanti 2052 date — Sat, 13 April 2052
- Vishu 2052 date — Sun, 14 April 2052
- Baisakhi 2052 date — Sun, 14 April 2052
- Tamil Puthandu 2052 date — Sun, 14 April 2052
- Holi 2052 date — Sat, 16 March 2052
- Holika Dahan 2052 date — Fri, 15 March 2052
- Akshaya Tritiya 2052 date — Wed, 1 May 2052
- Maha Shivaratri 2052 date — Wed, 28 February 2052
- Buddha Purnima 2052 date — Mon, 13 May 2052
