Chaitra Navratri

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Festival
Caitra Navarātri

The spring Navratri, running Chaitra Pratipada to Chaitra Purnima — when all divine powers are held to be at their peak, descending to earth to visit their sacred sites and devotees, and culminating in Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti.

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Which deities must be worshipped alongside the Goddess during Navratri?
During Navratri — especially Chaitra Navratri — all divine powers are at their peak and descend from their realms to visit their sacred sites and devotees on earth, which is why worshipping them alongside the Goddess's Navdurga or Mahavidya forms is mandatory, not optional.
Why is Chaitra Navratri particularly divine for attaining this Siddhi?
Ram Navami falls during Chaitra Navratri, and Tara Navami falls on the same day — since Goddess Tara was the primary deity worshipped by Ram's family guru, and through her grace Ram activated his powers in human form, performing this Siddhi alongside both powers and one's family deity brings immense grace.
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