Chaitra Navratri 2096 Date — Sunday, March 25, 2096
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2096? Chaitra Navratri 2096 falls on Sunday, March 25, 2096.
Observance: Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chaitra Navratri 2096 calendar — nine days, Devi forms & colours
| Night | Date & day | Devi | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sun, 25 March 2096 | Shailputri | Orange |
| Day 2 | Mon, 26 March 2096 | Brahmacharini | White |
| Day 3 | Mon, 26 March 2096 | Chandraghanta | White |
| Day 4 | Tue, 27 March 2096 | Kushmanda | Red |
| Day 5 | Wed, 28 March 2096 | Skandamata | Royal Blue |
| Day 6 | Thu, 29 March 2096 | Katyayani | Yellow |
| Day 7 | Fri, 30 March 2096 | Kaalratri | Green |
| Day 8 | Sat, 31 March 2096 | Mahagauri | Grey |
| Day 9 | Sun, 1 April 2096 | 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 2096 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Day 1) | Sun, 25 March 2096 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Day 8) | Sat, 31 March 2096 | |
| Ram Navami (Day 9) | Sun, 1 April 2096 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2095 | Tue, 5 April 2095 |
| 2096 | Sun, 25 March 2096 |
| 2097 | Sat, 13 April 2097 |
| 2098 | Wed, 2 April 2098 |
| 2099 | Sun, 22 March 2099 |
Hindu festivals around Chaitra Navratri 2096
- Ugadi 2096 date — Sun, 25 March 2096
- Gudi Padwa 2096 date — Sun, 25 March 2096
- Ram Navami 2096 date — Sun, 1 April 2096
- Hanuman Jayanti 2096 date — Sat, 7 April 2096
- Holi 2096 date — Sat, 10 March 2096
- Holika Dahan 2096 date — Thu, 8 March 2096
- Vishu 2096 date — Sat, 14 April 2096
- Baisakhi 2096 date — Sat, 14 April 2096
- Tamil Puthandu 2096 date — Sat, 14 April 2096
- Akshaya Tritiya 2096 date — Wed, 25 April 2096
- Maha Shivaratri 2096 date — Wed, 22 February 2096
- Buddha Purnima 2096 date — Mon, 7 May 2096
