Chaitra Navratri, also popular as Chait Navratras, is the nine-day festival observed in Chaitra month.
This is the Hindu New Year day as per the calendars . Chaitra Navratri is very popular festive season in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, etc.
Navratri 2011 dates during Chaitra month in April 2011 are – from April 4 to April 12. Chaitra Navratras starts on the first day in Chaitra month and ends on Sri Rama Navami, the ninth day of the month. The first of Chaitra month is celebrated as Ugadi or Yugadi. Durgashtami or Durga Ashtami in Navratri is the most auspicious day for Durga puja. Durga Ashtami 2011 date in this Navratri is April 11.