Chaitra is the first month of the Hindu Lunar Calendar, and Chaitra Navratri falls in March or April (Chaitra). It is a nine-day festivity that marks its beginning on the first day of the Hindu Calendar. All nine days are dedicated to the nine forms of Maa Durga or Goddess Shakti during Navratri. C haitra Navratri is also called by the other name of Vasanta Navratri. In some states, it is also known as Gudi Padwa or Ugadi. People all across India celebrate Chaitra Navratri with great enthusiasm and devotion. When is Chaitra Navratri 2021? This year, it will begin on April 13, 2021, and end on April 22, 2021. The Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana Date is on April 13, 2021, Tuesday, and the Ghatasthapna Muhurat is from 5:58 AM to 10: 14 AM. The Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat is from 11: 56 AM to 12:47 PM. The Pratipada Tithi starts on April 12, 2021, at 8:00 AM and finishes on April 13, 2021, at 10:16 AM. The Puja Details and Names of the Goddess for all nine days are, Navratri First Day - Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja, Navratri Second Day - Sindhara Dooj, Brahmacharini Puja, Navratri Third-Day - Gauri Puja, Saubhagya Teej, Chandraghanta Puja, Navratri Fourth Day - Vinayaka Chaturthi, Kushmanda Puja, Navratri Fifth Day - Naag Puja, Lakshmi Panchami, Skandamata Puja, Navratri Sixth Day - Skanda Sashti, Yamuna Chhath, Katyayani Puja, Navratri Seventh Day - Maha Saptami, Kalaratri Puja, Navratri Eighth Day - Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Annapurna Ashtami, Navratri Ninth Day – Rama Navami, and Navratri Tenth Day - Dashami, Navratri Parana. One can show his/ her devotion by keeping fast on all nine days. Only Satvika Food is allowed, including “kuttu ka atta,” curd, potatoes, and fruits. Consumption of onion and garlic is strictly not allowed. Happy Chaitra Navratri to everyone!