Updated On: 31 March, 2025 12:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu new year, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India

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Chaitra Navratri, an auspicious festival for Hindus, is celebrated in the Chaitra month, which falls in March or April according to the Gregorian calendar. The festival, which honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga, marks the beginning of the Hindu new year, and is celebrated with enthusiasm in India.
This year, Chaitra Navratri began on Sunday, March 30 and will culminate on Monday, April 7.