Chaitra Navratri 2053 Date — Friday, March 21, 2053
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2053? Chaitra Navratri 2053 falls on Friday, March 21, 2053.
Observance: Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chaitra Navratri 2053 calendar — nine days, Devi forms & colours
| Night | Date & day | Devi | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fri, 21 March 2053 | Shailputri | Green |
| Day 2 | Sat, 22 March 2053 | Brahmacharini | Grey |
| Day 3 | Sun, 23 March 2053 | Chandraghanta | Orange |
| Day 4 | Sun, 23 March 2053 | Kushmanda | Orange |
| Day 5 | Mon, 24 March 2053 | Skandamata | White |
| Day 6 | Tue, 25 March 2053 | Katyayani | Red |
| Day 7 | Wed, 26 March 2053 | Kaalratri | Royal Blue |
| Day 8 | Thu, 27 March 2053 | Mahagauri | Yellow |
| Day 9 | Fri, 28 March 2053 | Siddhidatri | Green |
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 2053 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Day 1) | Fri, 21 March 2053 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Day 8) | Thu, 27 March 2053 | |
| Ram Navami (Day 9) | Fri, 28 March 2053 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2052 | Sun, 31 March 2052 |
| 2053 | Fri, 21 March 2053 |
| 2054 | Thu, 9 April 2054 |
| 2055 | Mon, 29 March 2055 |
| 2056 | Fri, 17 March 2056 |
Hindu festivals around Chaitra Navratri 2053
- Ugadi 2053 date — Fri, 21 March 2053
- Gudi Padwa 2053 date — Fri, 21 March 2053
- Ram Navami 2053 date — Fri, 28 March 2053
- Hanuman Jayanti 2053 date — Thu, 3 April 2053
- Holi 2053 date — Wed, 5 March 2053
- Holika Dahan 2053 date — Tue, 4 March 2053
- Vishu 2053 date — Mon, 14 April 2053
- Baisakhi 2053 date — Mon, 14 April 2053
- Tamil Puthandu 2053 date — Mon, 14 April 2053
- Akshaya Tritiya 2053 date — Mon, 21 April 2053
- Maha Shivaratri 2053 date — Mon, 17 February 2053
- Buddha Purnima 2053 date — Fri, 2 May 2053
