Though both Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri honour Goddess Durga, they differ in their seasonal context and customs. Chaitra Navratri, which marks the arrival of spring, symbolises renewal and growth.

The festival of Navratri is a nine-day festival of music and dance when Hindus worship the female face of the divine. During this time goddess Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are celebrated.

During Navratri, only specific ingredients are allowed to maintain the purity of the fast. Navratri is around the corner, and for many in the Hindu community, it holds deep spiritual significance.