Ashada Navratri 2017 Dates

Ashadha Gupta Navratri is an auspicious 9-day observance that is dedicated to worshipping nine different forms of Goddess Shakti or Durga. It is one of the important festivities observed by Hindus with utmost devotion and enthusiasm. Ashadha Navratri is observed from the ‘Pratipada’ (1st day) till the ‘Navami’ (9th day) of the Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of moon) in the ‘Ashadha’ month of the traditional Hindu calendar.

In the English calendar, this observance falls between the months of June-July. In the Hindu observance, there are four Navratris observed in a year. Of these, the Chaitra Navratri and Ashwin Navratri are known to all while the Navratri during the month of Ashadha and Magha are observed as ‘Gupta’ (not known to all) Navratris. Ashadha Navratri is also popularly known as ‘Shakambhari Navratri’ or ‘Gayatri Navratri’ and is celebrated with immense gaiety and reverence in all parts of India, especially the northern states.

Rituals :

• Some of the devotees also observe strict fasting during the 9-day Ashadha Gupta Navratri. They eat only pure, Saatvik food once during the day. If due to some health reasons, devotees cannot keep strict fast, partial fasting is also allowed. During this time eating ‘Phalahaar’ food, along with fruits and milk is also allowed.
• During the Ashadha Gupta Navratri period, Hindu devotees chant mantras dedicated to Goddess Durga to invoke Her divine blessings. Reciting religious scriptures like ‘Durga Saptshati’, ‘Devi Mahaatmya’ and ‘Shrimad-Devi Bhagwat’ is considered very auspicious.
• Hindu devotees also chant ‘Durga Battissi’ or 32 different names of Goddess Shakti during the Ashadha Gupta Navratri. It is believed that this practice ends all the problems and helps the devotees to achieve peace in life.

2017 Dates :

Date	Day	Events
24th June 2017	Saturday	Pratipada, Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Pujan
25th June 2017	Sunday	Dwitiya, Brahmacharini Pujan
26th June 2017	Monday	Tritiya, Chandraghanta Pujan
27th June 2017	Tuesday	Chaturthi, Kushmanda Pujan
28th June 2017	Wednesday	Panchami, Skandamata Pujan
29th June 2017	Thursday	Shashthi, Katyayani Pujan
30th June 2017	Friday	Saptami, Kalaratri Pujan
1st  July 2017	Saturday	Ashtami, Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Pujan, Sandhi Puja
2nd June 2017	Sunday	Navami, Siddhidatri Pujan