Chandika Navami Vrat is observed on the ninth day during the waning phase of moon in Vaishakh month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India . Chandika Navami Vrat 2026 date is April 11.
Mother Goddess in the form of Chandika is worshiped on the day. People offer red fresh flowers to the Goddess.
A fast is held from sunrise to next day sunrise.
Feeding poor children or gifting dress to poor children on the day is considered highly meritorious.