The Indian Express : Apr 06, 2019, 11:02 AM
During these days, Hindu goddess Shakti is worshipped. It is believed that people offer prayers to one of the nine forms of the goddess on each of the nine days. Navratri is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals. Chaitra Navaratri will begin from April 6 and will end with Ram Navami on April 13. Hindu New Year as per, Maharastra celebrate it as Gudi Padwa, while Kashmiri Hindus observe it as Navreh.