During Navratri, the nine forms of the mother are worshipped, Chaitra Navratri will begin on March 22, 2023. The Navami date is set on March 30, 2023. The fast will finish on Dashami, March 31, 2023. The Pratipada Tithi of Chaitra month will begin at 10.52 p.m. on March 21, 2023 and conclude the next day at 8.20 p.m. on March 22, 2023.
1. Pratipada - 22nd March - Chandra Darshana Shailputri Puja - The Day 1 on Navratri starts with the white colour which symbolises peace, serenity and is a pious day. Amongst forms of Durga, Shailapuri is worshipped on this day and the Goddess dresses in a white attire on the first day.
2. Dwitiya - 23rd March - Brahmachari Puja - Chanting Moon mantras with Maa Brahmacharini mantras is regarded as highly fortunate. On this day, silver things are also presented to the mother. On this day, you can also pray to Mother Saraswati for education or wisdom. After offering bhog, distribute it to all members of the household.
3. Tritiya - 24th March - Gauri Puja, Saubhagya Teej - It is an important day dedicated to demonstrate honour and respect for Hindu ladies. It is dedicated to the adoration of the magnificent Goddess Gauri.
4. Chaturthi, 25th March - Lakshmi Panchami - On the fourth day of Navratri, Lady Durga's fourth form, Goddess Kushmanda, is worshipped. Her worshippers receive wonderful prosperity, health, and power from the goddess. Day 4 of Navratri 2022 colour: The fourth day of the celebration is yellow, which represents pleasure and happiness.
5. Panchami, 26th March - Naag Puja - Goddess Skanda Mata, another incarnation of Goddess Durga, is honoured on the fifth day of Navratri. On the fifth day of Navratri, people worship this avatar of Goddess Durga.
6. Shashthi 27th march - Katyayani Puja, Yamuna Chhath - Goddess Shakti followers worship Maa Katyayani on the sixth day of Navratri. Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva merged their powers to create Maa Katyayani, who defeated the monster Mahishasura, according to Hindu mythology.
7. Saptami, 28th March - Maha Saptami - On Saptami, believers should get up early, bathe, and dress in fresh clothing. Maa Kalaratri should be presented with a bhog of jaggery or meals cooked with jaggery and Night blooming jasmine. The colour of Navratri day seven is orange. It indicates warmth and is brimming with pleasant energy.
8. Ashtami, 29th March - Durga Ashtami, Sandhi Puja - On Ashtami, worshippers must start the day with Mahasnan to purify oneself and put on fresh garments. Later, during Maha Ashtami Puja, put nine tiny pots to invoke Maa Durga's nine Shaktis and worship them.
9. Navami, 30th March - Ram Navami - Females on Navami are offered the same meal. A champa, lotus, or hibiscus flower offered to the goddess would bring pleasure to the household. Pink is also considered to be extremely lucky for Maa Siddhidatri devotion. It symbolises love and femininity.
10. Dashami, 31st March - Navratri Parana - During Dashami, the goddess bid farewell before being led to the river for immersion.