Dates of Navratri, Navratri Calendar 2017

Dates of Navratri, Navratri Calendar 2017


Navratri is the most important festival of Hindus. Nav Ratri is made of two words which means "nine nights". During these nine nights, Goddess Durga's Nine forms are worshipped. Mahishasur, a demon was killed by Goddess Durga. To celebrate victory of good over evil, Navratri is celebrated followed by Durga Puja to worship Goddess Durga. People fast on these nine days and visit temples. Here you will find dates of Navratri for Navratri 2017.

The dates of Navratri follows. Chaitra Vasant Navratri in March 2017 are from 28th March to 05th April (Tuesday to Next Wednesday).Sharad Navratri in September 2017 are from 21st September to 30th September (Thursday to Next Saturday). For the Sharad Navratri, you can check the Navratri 2017 colours.

Names of Navratri Goddesses


The names of nine goddesses or "nau devi" are Shailputri mata, Brahmcharini mata, Chandraghanta mata, Kushmanda mata, Sakand mata, Kattyaini mata, Kalratri mata, Mahagauri mata, Siddhidatri mata.The nine-day Navratri festival occurs twice a year once in the month of Chaitra and then in Aswayuja. The Gupt Navratri are held in the months of Ashada and Magha.

The first three days of Navratri are believed to be dedicated to Durga Maa, the Goddess of power and energy, the next three days are dedicated to Lakshmi Maa, the goddess of peace and prosperity and the last three days are dedicated to Saraswati Maa, the goddess of learning and knowledge who is worshipped to acquire the spiritual knowledge. Reading and listening to Durga Chalisa and Durga Saptshati is recommended.

Here we have given Chaitra Navratri 2017 Dates, Shardiya Navratri 2017 Dates, Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2017 Dates and Magha Gupt Navratri 2018 Dates. This is a full fledged year long Navratri Calendar. Navratri Calendar 2017 as well as starting of Navratri Calendar 2018 is given.

Chaitra Navratri 2017 Dates


Navratri Day 1(Pratipada) - March 28, 2017 (Tuesday) - Ghatsthapana, Shailputri Puja
Day 2 (Dwitiya) - March 29, 2017 (Wednesday) - Chandra Darshan, Brahmacharini Puja
Day 3 (Tritiya) - March 30, 2017 (Thursday) - Chandraghanta Puja
Day 4 (Chaturthi) - March 31, 2017 (Friday) - Kushmanda Puja
Day 5 (Panchami) - April 1, 2017 (Saturday) - Lakshmi Panchami, Skandamata Puja, Skanda Sashti
Day 6 (Shashthi) - April 2, 2017 (Sunday) - Katyayani Puja
Day 7 (Saptami) - April 3, 2017 (Monday) - Kalaratri Puja
Day 8 (Ashtami) - April 4, 2017 (Tuesday) - Sri Durga Mahaashtami, Mahagauri Puja
Day 9 (Navami) - April 5, 2017 (Wednesday) - Ram Navami, Siddhidatri Puja
Chaitra Navratri 2017 ends

Shardiya Navratri 2017 Dates


Navratri Day 1 (Pratipada)- September 21, 2017 (Thursday) - Ghatsthapana, Shailputri Puja
Day 2 (Dwitiya) - September 22, 2017 (Friday) - Chandra Darshan, Brahmacharini Puja
Day 3 (Tritiya) - September 23, 2017 (Saturday) - Chandraghanta Puja
Day 4 (Chaturthi) - September 24, 2017 (Sunday) - Kushmanda Puja
Day 5 (Panchami) - September 25, 2017 (Monday) - Lakshmi Panchami, Skandamata Puja, Skanda Sashti
Day 6 (Shashthi) - September 26, 2017 (Tuesday) - Katyayani Puja
Day 7 (Saptami) - September 27, 2017 (Wednesday) - Kalaratri Puja
Day 8 (Ashtami) - September 28, 2017 (Thursday) - Sri Durga Mahaashtami, Mahagauri Puja
Day 9 (Navami) - September 29, 2017 (Friday) - Ram Navami, Siddhidatri Puja
Day 9 (Navami) - September 30, 2017 (Saturday) - Dashami, Vijayadashami, Durga Visarjan
Shardiya  Navratri 2017 ends

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2017 Dates


Navratri Day 1 (Pratipada)- June 24, 2017 (Saturday) - Ghatsthapana, Shailputri Puja
Day 2 (Dwitiya) - June 25, 2017 (Sunday) - Brahmacharini Puja
Day 3 (Tritiya) - June 26, 2017 (Monday) - Chandraghanta Puja
Day 4 (Chaturthi) - June 27, 2017 (Tuesday) - Kushmanda Puja
Day 5 (Panchami) - June 28, 2017 (Wednesday) - Skandamata Puja
Day 6 (Shashthi) - June 29, 2017 (Thursday) - Katyayani Puja
Day 7 (Saptami) - June 30, 2017 (Friday) - Kalaratri Puja
Day 8 (Ashtami) - July 01, 2017 (Saturday) - Sri Durga Mahaashtami, Mahagauri Puja
Day 9 (Navami) - July 02, 2017 (Sunday) - Ram Navami, Siddhidatri Puja
Day 10 (Dashami) - July 03, 2017 (Monday) - Dashami
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2017 ends

Magha Gupt Navratri 2018 Dates


Navratri Day 1(Pratipada) - January 18, 2018 (Thursday) - Ghatsthapana, Shailputri Puja
Day 2 (Dwitiya) - January 19, 2018 (Friday) -Brahmacharini Puja
Day 3 (Tritiya) - January 20, 2018 (Saturday) - Chandraghanta Puja
Day 4 (Chaturthi) - January 21, 2018 (Sunday) - Kushmanda Puja
Day 5 (Panchami) - January 22, 2018 (Monday) - Skandamata Puja
Day 6 (Shashthi) - January 23, 2018 (Tuesday) - Katyayani Puja
Day 7 (Saptami) - January 24, 2018 (Wednesday) - Kalaratri Puja
Day 8 (Ashtami) - January 25, 2018 (Thursday) - Sri Durga Mahaashtami, Mahagauri Puja
Day 9 (Navami) - January 26, 2018 (Friday) - Ram Navami, Siddhidatri Puja
Magha Gupt Navratri 2018 ends

Check Durga Ashtami 2017 Date. Hope you have found this Navratri 2017 Dates and Navratri 2018 Dates useful and will help you prepare for the Navratri festival well in advance. Wish all of you a Happy Navratri! Jai Mata Di!

Durga Chalisa in Hindi

श्री दुर्गा चालीसा (Shri Durga Chalisa in Hindi)



Durga Chalisa is a Hindu devotional song comprising of 40 verses for worshipping and pleasing Goddess Durga and also invoking the divine blessings of the Maa Durga.

It is believed that reading Durga Chalisa everyday gives the person ability to remove all the obstacles in their life, attain health, wealth and prosperity as well as fulfillment of desires. A person who wants to marry a beautiful boy or the girl should chant the Durga Chalisa daily. Those who chant Mata Chalisa daily either do not get diseases and people with various diseases gets cured like the problem related to uterus. Students can attain more knowledge and perform better in their studies. It will be especially good if you read the Durga Chalisa in Navratri. Check Navratri Dates 2017, Navratri Calendar, Navratri 2017 Colours, Gupt Navratri Dates.

There are various other Maa Durga Mantra’s that we must recite along with the Chalisa like Durga Stotra Mantra, Durga Stuti Mantra, Durga Saptashati Mantra also known as Devi mahatmyam Mantra, Durga 108 Names, Durga Kavach, Durga 32 Names or Durga Battis Naamavali.

We have given here Durga Chalisa In Hindi. Durga Chalisa In Hindi is available in Pdf format. You can download Durga Chalisa In Hindi Text from the pdf file link given below. Sri Durga Chalisa with

Meaning is given. Durga Chalisa In Hindi Video is also given. You can download Durga Chalisa Lyrics In Hindi for free. Maa Durga Chalisa Lyrics In English With Meaning as well as Shri Durga Chalisa in Hindi-English text is given. You can also listen to durga chalisa aarti path in mp3 format. Do you want to listen to Durga Chalisa in Tamil/Telgu/Gujrati/Marathi, you can use the Google Translator to get Durga Chalisa in the language of your choice.



॥चौपाई॥


नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी। नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी॥
निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तिहूँ लोक फैली उजियारी॥
शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला। नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥
रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे। दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥1॥

तुम संसार शक्ति लै कीना। पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥
अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला। तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला॥
प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी। तुम गौरी शिवशंकर प्यारी॥
शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें। ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें॥2॥

रूप सरस्वती को तुम धारा। दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि मुनिन उबारा॥
धरयो रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा। परगट भई फाड़कर खम्बा॥
रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो। हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो॥
लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं। श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं॥3॥

क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा। दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा॥
हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी। महिमा अमित न जात बखानी॥
मातंगी अरु धूमावति माता। भुवनेश्वरी बगला सुख दाता॥
श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणी। छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणी॥4॥

केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी। लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी॥
कर में खप्पर खड्ग विराजै ।जाको देख काल डर भाजै॥
सोहै अस्त्र और त्रिशूला। जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला॥
नगरकोट में तुम्हीं विराजत। तिहुँलोक में डंका बाजत॥5॥

शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे। रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे॥
महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी। जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥
रूप कराल कालिका धारा। सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा॥
परी गाढ़ सन्तन र जब जब। भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब॥6॥

अमरपुरी अरु बासव लोका। तब महिमा सब रहें अशोका॥
ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तुम्हें सदा पूजें नरनारी॥
प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावें। दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवें॥
ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई। जन्ममरण ताकौ छुटि जाई॥7॥

जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी।योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी॥
शंकर आचारज तप कीनो। काम अरु क्रोध जीति सब लीनो॥
निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को। काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको॥
शक्ति रूप का मरम न पायो। शक्ति गई तब मन पछितायो॥8॥

शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी। जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी॥
भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा। दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा॥
मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो। तुम बिन कौन हरै दुःख मेरो॥
आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावें। मोह मदादिक सब बिनशावें॥9॥

शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी। सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी॥
करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला। ऋद्धिसिद्धि दै करहु निहाला॥
जब लगि जिऊँ दया फल पाऊँ । तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊँ ॥
श्री दुर्गा चालीसा जो कोई गावै। सब सुख भोग परमपद पावै॥10॥
देवीदास शरण निज जानी। करहुं कृपा जगदम्बे भवानी॥


How to Chant Maa Durga Chalisa?


Maa Durga Chalisa should preferably be chanted in the morning after taking bath and wearing in fresh clothes. You can recite the Durga Chalisa in front of an image or idol of Maa Durga. If you understand the meaning of each verse of Durga Chalisa, it enhances the spiritual aspect of a person.

You might want to know the method to recite Shri Durga Chalisa or any rules asspciated. Though there are no hard and fast rules for chanting Maa Durga Chalisha but you can take care of the following things:



  • You must feel the Chalisa, your mind should be relaxed and you must surrender before the Devi meaning you must believe that Maa Durga is the only one who takes care of you and your family as a child.
  • Females are restricted in the time when they have monthly periods.
  • Feel the purity and devotion while reciting Durga Chalisa.
  • Maintain the consistency while chanting Durga Chalisa every day meaning you must stick to one place at one time daily routine. Let's say if you are chanting Durga Chalisa daily at 6 PM everyday, prefer to maintain that place and time daily for getting maximum benefits.

How many times to read Durga Chalisa?


You can read as many times as you wish to but you must be devoted and feel the love, purity and devotion to Durga Chalisa while chanting. If you recite Sri Durga Chalisa with all your heart, it will not only help you channelise your energies and devotion in the right direction but will also prepare you for the whole life.

Benefits of Reading/Reciting Maa Durga Chalisa


It is often believed that if you chant Maa Durga Chalisa daily, the worshipper gets power, protection from enemies and positive energy as well as guidance from Maa Durga herself. Maa Durga devotees get these benefits while reciting Sri Durga Chalisa everyday:

  • Reciting Durga Devi Chalisa helps a person reduce his financial problem, the person gets more wealth by reading it every day. 
  • A person gets happy emotionally and materially.
  • Goddess Durga gives peace of mind to the worshipper.
  • You get the strength to face and defeat your enemies.
  • You and your family gets protection from negative energies.
  • You get protection from state fears.
  • You get protection from natural calamities, financial losses and all types of sorrows.
  • Your lost position gets restored.
  • You become free from debts.
  • You get free from any bondages.
  • You get success in all walks of life and gain authority and power.


Shree Durga Chalisa - Hindi English Text


Namo Namo Durge Sukh karani,
Namo Namo ambe Dukh harani.

Nirakar hai jyoti tumhari,
Tihun lok pheli ujayari.

Shashi lalat mukh mahavishala,
Netra lal bhrikutee vikarala.

Roop Matu ko adhika suhave,
Daras karat jan ati sukh pave.


Tum sansar shakti laya kina,
Palan hetu anna dhan dina.

Annapurna hui jag pala,
Tumhi adi sundari Bala.

Pralaya kala sab nashan hari,
Tum gauri Shiv-Shankar pyari.

Shiv yogi tumhre guna gaven,
Brahma Vishnu tumhen nit dhyaven.

Roop Saraswati ko tum dhara,
De subuddhi rishi munina ubara.

Dharyo roop Narsimha ko amba,
Pragat bhayin phar kar khamba.

Raksha kari Prahlaad bachayo,
Hiranakush ko swarga pathayo.

Lakshmi roop dharo jag mahin,
Shree Narayan anga samihahin.

Ksheer sindhu men karat vilasa,
Daya Sindhu, deeje man asa.

Hingalaja men tumhin Bhavani,
Mahima amit na jet bakhani.

Matangi Dhoomavati Mata,
Bhuvneshwari bagala sukhdata.

Shree Bhairav lara jog tarani,
Chhinna Bhala bhav dukh nivarani.

Kehari Vahan soh Bhavani,
Langur Veer Chalat agavani.

Kar men khappar khadag viraje,
Jako dekh kal dan bhaje.

Sohe astra aur trishoola,
Jase uthata shatru hiya shoola.

Nagarkot men tumhi virajat,
Tihun lok men danka bajat.

Shumbhu Nishumbhu Danuja tum mare,
Rakta-beeja shankhan samhare.

Mahishasur nripa ati abhimani,
Jehi agha bhar mahi akulani.

Roop karal Kalika dhara,
Sen Sahita tum tin samhara.

Pan garha Santan par jab jab,
Bhayi sahaya Matu tum tab tab.

Amarpuni aru basava loka,
Tava Mahirna sab rahen asoka.

Jwala men hai jyoti tumhari,
Tumhen sada poojen nar nari.

Prem bhakti se Jo yash gave,
Dukh-daridra nikat nahin ave.

Dhyave tumhen jo nar man laee,
Janam-maran tako chuti jaee.

Jogi sur-muni kahat pukari,
Jog na ho bin shakti tumhari.

Shankar Aacharaj tap keenhon,
Kam, krodha jeet sab leenhon.

Nisidin dhyan dharo Shankar ko,
Kahu kal nahini sumiro tum ko.

Shakti roop ko maran na payo,
Shakti gayi tab man pachitayo.

Sharnagat hui keerti bakhani,
Jai jai jai Jagdamb Bhavani.

Bhayi prasanna Aadi Jagdamba,
Dayi shakti nahin keen vilamba.

Mokon Matu kashta ati ghero,
Tum bin kaun hare dukh mero.

Aasha trishna nipat sataven,
Moh madadik sab binsaven.

Shatru nash keeje Maharani,
Sumiron ekachita tumhen Bhavani.

Karo kripa Hey Matu dayala,
Riddhi-Siddhi de karahu nihala.

Jab lagi jiyoon daya phal paoon,
Tumhro yash men sada sunaoon.

Durga Chalisa jo gave,
Sab sukh bhog parampad pave.


Durga Chalisa in English with Meaning

Translation of Durga Chalisa in English


I bow to You O Goddess Durga, the bestower of happiness!
I bow to You O Goddess Amba, who Ends all miseries.

The radiance of your light is limitless and all pervading and all the three
realms (Earth, Heaven And the Nether World) are enlightened by Thee.

Your face is like the moon and mouth very huge. Your eyes shine with a
red glow and You have a Frightening frown.

O Mother! Your look is enchanting, the very sight of which ensures welfare
of the devout.

All the powers of the World repose in Thee and it is You who provide food and
wealth for the World's survival.

Like the feeding Mother Annapoorna, You nurture the whole universe and You are
the one Who appear like the timeless Bala Sundari (young girl of extreme beauty).

At the time of dissolution, it is You, O Mother, who destroys everything. You are the
beloved Consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri (Parvati).

Lord Shiva and all yogis always chant your praise Brahma,
Vishnu and all other Gods ever meditate on You.

You appear in the form of Goddess Saraswati too,
to grant wisdom to the sages and thus ensure their Welfare.

O Mother Amba! It was You who appeared in the form
of Narsimha, sundering the pillar.

Thus You saved Prahlad and Hiranyakashyap also went to
Heaven as he was killed by your Hands.

In the form of Goddess Lakshmi, O Mother, you appear in
this world and repose by the side of Shree Narayan.

Dwelling in the ocean of milk, O Goddess, with Lord Vishnu,
please fulfill my desires.

O Bhavani, the famous Goddess of Hingalaja is no one else but
You Yourself. Illimitable is your Glory, defying description.

You are yourself Matangi and Dhoomavati Mata. It is You who appear as
Bhuvaneshwari and Bagalamukhi Devi to bestow happiness to all.

It is You who redeem the wolrd, appearing in the form of Shree Bhairavi,
Taradevi and Chhinnamasta Devi, and end its sorrows.

Reposing gracefully uopn your vehicle, O Goddess Bhavani, You are welcome
by the brave Langour (Lord Hanuman).

When You appear in the form of Goddess Kali, with sword in one hand and a
cupel in the other, Even Time flees in panic.

Beholding You, well armed, with a Trident in your hand, the enemy's
heart aches with the sting Of fear.

You also repose in the form of Devi at Nagarkot in Kangara. Thus all the
three realms shudder in the might of your glory.

You slayed the demons like Shumbh & Nishumb and massacred the
thousand forms of the dreaded Demon Raktabeej.

When the earth was severely distressed bearing the load of the sins
of the arrogant Mahishasur.

You assumed the dreadful form of Goddess Kali and
massacred him along with his army.

Thus, whenever the noble saints were distressed,
it is You O Mother, who came to their rescue.

All the realms including the Amarpuri (divine realm) remain
sorrow-less and happy by Your Grace. O Goddess!

It is the symbol of Your glory that is burning brightly at Shree JwalaJi.
All me and women Ever worship You, O Mother!

He who sings Your glory with devotion, love, and sincerity remains
beyond the reach of grief And poverty.

He who meditates upon Your form with concentration goes
beyond the cycle of births and deaths.

All the yogis, gods and sages openly declare that without your
favour one can't establish communion with God.

Shankaracharya had performed once a special penance called
Aacharaj and by virtue of which he had subdued his anger and desire.

He ever worshipped Lord Shankar and never for a moment
concentrated his mind on You.

Since He did not realise your immense glory, all His powers
waned and then He repented hitherto.

Then He sought refuge in You, chanted Your glory and
'victory, victory, victory to Thee, O Jagadamba Bhavani'.

Then, O Primal Goddess Jagadamba Ji, You were propitiated and
in no time You bestowed Him with his lost powers.

O Mother! Severe afflictions distress me and no one except Your
Honoured Self can provide relief please end my afflictions.

Hopes and longings ever torture me. All sorts of passions and
lust ever torment my heart.

O Goddess Bhavani! I meditate only upon you Please
kill my enemies O Queen!

O Merciful Mother! Show me your favour and make me feel
happy by bestowing me with all sorts of riches and powers.

O Mother! May I be receptable of Your grace as long as I live,
ever recounting the feats of Your Glory to all.

This way, whoever sings this Durga Chalisa shall ever enjoy all
sorts of pleasures and shall attain the highest state in the end. 

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