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Chaitra Navratri

Lunar calendar

Nine nights in spring (Chaitra). Many households eat sattvic or vegetarian food. Dates and practice vary by region.

Religious practice is described respectfully and factually. Availability of dishes varies by place and year.

Typically easier to find

Sabudana dishes, fruit, kuttu/singhara flours, thali without onion or garlic in some traditions.

Note on practice

Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions. This tool shows an approximate window.

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Upcoming dates

  • March 19, 2026 to March 27, 2026
  • April 7, 2027 to April 15, 2027
  • March 26, 2028 to April 3, 2028

Countries and regions

Source: Hindu Chaitra Navratri; approximate lunar window. As of March 22, 2026.

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