Navratri Dates 2017
Navratri Dates 2017
Sharad Navratri 2017
Sharad Navratri is the main and most powerful Navratri in the year. In 2017, Sharad Navratri will be celebrated from September 21 to September 30. Sharad Navratri is popularly known as 'Garba Navratri', as the traditional dance, Garba is played on this Navratri. Ashwin Navratri and Maha Navratri are the other names of Sharada Navratri. Last day of Sharad Navratri is celebrated with zeal & zest, as Vijayadashami or Dussehra is celebrated on this very day. West Bengal celebrates 'Durga Puja' during the last four days of Sharad Navratri. If we talk about North India, Sharad Navratri is the time to conduct and enjoy 'Ramlila'. The nine forms of Shakti is worshiped during Sharad Navratri are:
- Durga
- Bhadrakali
- Amba/Jagdamba
- Annapoorna Devi
- Sarvamangala
- Bhairavi
- Chandika/Chandi
- Lalita
- Bhavani
- Mookambika
Take a look at the dates & days of Sharada Navratri 2017.
| Day | Tithi | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharad Navratri 2017 Day 1 | Prathama | Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja | 21st September |
| Sharad Navratri 2017 Day 2 | Dwitya | Maa Brahmacharini Puja | 22nd September |
| Sharad Navratri 2017 Day 3 | Tritiya | Maa Chandraghanta Puja | 23rd September |
| Sharad Navratri 2017 Day 4 | Chaturthi | Maa Kushmanda Puja | 24th September |
| Sharad Navratri 2017 Day 5 | Panchami | Maa Skandamata Puja | 25th September |
| Sharad Navratri 2017 Day 6 | Shashti | Maa Katyayani Puja | 26th September |
| Sharad Navratri 2017 Day 7 | Saptami | Maa Kalaratri Puja | 27th September |
| Sharad Navratri 2017 Day 8 | Ashtami | Maa MahaGauri Puja | 28th September |
| Sharad Navratri 2017 Day 9 | Navami | Maa Siddhidatri Puja | 29th September |
| Sharad Navratri 2017 Day 10 | Dashami | Navratri Parana, Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami | 30th September |
Chaitra Navratri 2017
Chaitra Navratri is second most powerful Navratri in the year. This year, i.e. in 2017, Chaitra Navratri will be celebrated from March 28 to April 5. Also known as Vasant Navratri or Basant Navratri, this Navratri is observed in the spring season. Chaitra Navratri commences on the first day of Chaitra month and ends with celebration of Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama . Chaitra Navratri is the time to witness change in the climate, as 'Summers' start with Chaitra Navratri.
Let's take a look at Chaitra Navratri 2017 days & dates:
| Day | Tithi | Event | Date |
| Chaitra Navratri 2017 Day 1 | Amavasya, Prathama | Maa Shailputri Puja, Ghatasthapana | 28th March |
| Chaitra Navratri 2017 Day 2 | Dwitiya | Maa Brahmacharini Puja | 29th March |
| Chaitra Navratri 2017 Day 3 | Tritiya | Maa Chandraghanta Puja | 30th March |
| Chaitra Navratri 2017 Day 4 | Chaturthi | Maa Kushmanda Puja | 31st March |
| Chaitra Navratri 2017 Day 5 | Panchami | Maa Skandamata Puja | 1st April |
| Chaitra Navratri 2017 Day 6 | Shashti | Maa Katyayani Puja | 2nd April |
| Chaitra Navratri 2017 Day 7 | Saptami | Maa Kalaratri Puja | 3rd April |
| Chaitra Navratri 2017 Day 8 | Ashtami | Maa MahaGauri Puja | 4th April |
| Chaitra Navratri 2017 Day 9 | Navami | Maa Siddhidatri Puja, Navratri Parana, Ram Navami | 5th April |
This Navratri is observed mostly in Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017
Gupt Navratri is known for Tantric Pujas and other esoteric Hindu practices. Dates of Ashadha Gupt Navratri for this year are June 24 to July 3, 2017. Ashadha Navratri is popularly known as Gupt Navratri or Gayatri Navratri. It is observed during the Ashadha Shukla Paksha by the women of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Ashadha Gupt Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Varahi, one of the seven Matrikas (group of Hindu Goddesses). In Himachal Pradesh, Ashadha Gupt Navratri is known as Guhya Navratri.
Take a look at the days & dates of Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2017:
| Day | Event | Tithi | Date |
| Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 1 | Amavasya | Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja | 24th June |
| Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 2 | Dwitiya | Brahmacharini Puja | 25th June |
| Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 3 | Tritiya | Chandraghanta Puja | 26th June |
| Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 4 | Chaturthi | Kushmanda Puja | 27th June |
| Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 5 | Panchami | Skandamata Pujan | 28th June |
| Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 6 | Shashthi | Katyayani Puja | 29th June |
| Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 7 | Saptami | Kalaratri Pujan | 30th June |
| Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 8 | Ashtami | Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Pujan, Sandhi Puja | 1st July |
| Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 9 | Navami | Siddhidatri Pujan | 2nd July |
| Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 10 | Dashmi | Navratri Parana | 3rd July |
Ashadha Gupta Navratri 2017
January 28 to February 6 are the dates to observe Magha Navratri in 2017. Magha Gupta Navratri falls during Magha Shukla Paksha and is also known as Shishir Navratri. It is believed that this Navratri is very auspicious for the Sadhakas and Tantriks. During the period of this Navratri, one achieves really powerful and effective Tantric powers; hence, Magha Gupta Navratri is the time for Tantric practices.
Have a look at the days and dates of Magha Gupt Navratri 2017:
| Day | Tithi | Event | Date |
| Magha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 2 | Dwitiya | Brahmacharini Puja | 29th January |
| Magha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 3 | Tritiya | Chandraghanta Puja, | 30th January |
| Magha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 4 | Chaturthi | Kushmanda Puja | 31st January |
| Magha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 5 | Panchami | Skandamata Puja | 1st February |
| Magha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 6 | Shashthi | Katyayani Puja | 2nd February |
| Magha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 7 | Saptami | Kalaratri Puja | 3rd February |
| Magha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 8 | Ashtami | Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja | 4th February |
| Magha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 9 | Navami | Siddhidatri Puja | 5th February |
| Magha Gupta Navratri 2017 Day 10 | Dashami | Navratri Parana | 6th February |
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