Navratri 2023 Date & Significance, Puja Vidhi

Chaitra Navratri 2023 is a festival during which maa Durga is worshipped with great devotion. Chaitra Navratri is going to begin in the month of March 2023 from 22^nd. Navratra festival has 9 days in which different forms of maa Durga are worshipped. Many people are aware of Navratri but still want clarification. In this article, we are going to provide you the detailed information in respect of Navratri March 2023 along with the dates, its importance, Pooja vidhi, and forms of maa Durga.

Navratri March 2023

Navratri comes twice a year in which maa Durga is worshiped in different forms by the devotees with the great devotion. One in Chaitra paksha and other one in Shukla paksha as per the Hindu calendar. In March 2023 from 22nd Chaitra Paksha Navratri is going to begin. According to the Hindu calendar this is the new year beginning. Many of the devotees kept fast for these nine days and on 9^th day Kanjak is worshiped.

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If you are interested to know in detail about the nine days of Chaitra Navratri 2023 and the form of maa Durga worshipped on which day then you must read this article very carefully. In this article we are going to provide detailed information related to the Chaitra Navratri March 2023. You will get Navratri dates along with the significance among the Hindu devotees of this festival.

Highlights Of Chaitra Navratri 2023

Article about	Navratri March 2023
Start date of navratri	22nd March 2023
End date of navratri	30 March 2023
Paran date	31^st March 2023

Different Forms Of Maa Durga Worshipped On Navratri

In 9 days of Navratri devotees Worship 9 forms of Maa Durga. Further you will get the detailed information about the 9 forms and on which day which form of Maa Durga is worshipped by the Hindus:

On day 1 of Navratri Maa Shailputri is worshipped
On day 2 of navratri maa brahmcharini
On day 3 of Navratri worship of Maa chandraghanta is done by the devotees
On 4^th day of Navratri Maa kushmanda is worshipped
On 5th day of Navratri Maa skandmata is worshipped
6th day belongs to Maa katyayni Devi
7th day belongs to Mahakal ratri
9th day maa mahagauri is worshipped
On last day of Navratri is worshipped

These are the nine forms of Maa Durga which are worshipped by the devotees on different days of Navratri. Each day has its own significance.

Significance of Chaitra Navratri

In India among Hindus, it is believed that during the entire nine days of Chaitra Navratra Maa Durga stage on earth among her devotees. We also believe that Maa Durga listens to all the calls of devotees and definitely complete their wishes. During these nine days the devotees kept fast and receive the infinite blessings of Maa Durga. It is believed that Maa Durga will protect us from all evil and give us a protective shield as her blessings.

Pooja Vidhi Of Navratri March 2023

On first day of Navratri you have to establish the Kalash under the Ghat sthapna muhurt which is on 22nd March 2023 from 6:29 a.m. to 7:32 p.m. You need to put the colours at the temple of your house in front of the Maa Durga idol along with the five types of leaves, haldi, durwa, supari. You can also keep “akhand jyot” a pure desi ghee lamp in front of Maa durga’s idol for all nine days. The unbroken flame (akhand jyot) has to be taken care of; it should not be extinguished.

Devotees can also keep fast of all nine days. During the fast they should avoid Cereal and nonvegetarian food along with onion and Garlic. Devotees need to do kanjak Pujan on the last day of Navratri. Nine girls are called during Kanjak Puja who are considered to be incarnations of Nava Durga. You can open your fast after worshiping them.

Navratri March 2023 Dates

In March 2023 Chaitra Navratri are going to begin from 22nd March. Here is the list of days of Navratri along with the dates:

Navratri Days	Navratri Name	Date	Day
Navratri Day 1	Maa Shailputri Puja	22 March 2023	Wednesday
Navratri Day 2	Maa Brahmacharini Puja	23 March 2023	Thursday
Navratri Day 3	Maa chandraghanta Puja	24 March 2023	Friday
Navratri Day 4	Maa Kushmanda Puja	25 March 2023	Saturday
Navratri Day 5	Maa Skandamata Puja	26 March 2023	Sunday
Navratri Day 6	Maa Katyayani Puja	27 March 2023	Monday
Navratri Day 7	Maa Kalratri Puja	28 March 2023	Tuesday
Navratri Day 8	Maa Maha Gauri Puja	29 March 2023	Wednesday
Navratri Day 9	Maa Siddhidatri Puja	30 March 2023	Thursday
Navratri Day 10	Navratri Paran	31 March 2023	Friday