Discover the significance of Basanti Puja 2025 ! Explore rituals, traditions, and celebrations that honor the goddess and bring joy to devotees. Chaitra Navratri is observed in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March – April). It is believed that Goddess Durga was originally worshipped (Durga Puja ) in the Chaitra month and was also referred as Basanti Puja . It was Lord Ram who changed the period of Durga Puja . Basanti Puja (also called Chaitra Durga Puja ) is celebrated during Chaitra Navratri. This year, 2025 , it will be observed from April 3 to April 6. This history behind this puja : Durga Puja was originally performed in the spring season (Basant) to mark the Spring Equinox. Basanti Puja , or Vasant Durga Puja , is observed during the Chaitra Navratri. In 2026, Basanti Puja is on March 24 and will end on March 28 There is a popular belief that Goddess Durga was mainly worshipped during the Basant or Spring Season.
