Chaitra Navratri 2026 will begin on March 19 and end on March 27. Know the Ghatasthapana muhurat, Pratipada tithi, and full 9-day schedule of Goddess Durga worship.
Devotees across India are preparing to celebrate Chaitra Navratri 2026, one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga. The nine-day festival marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in many regions and symbolizes devotion, spiritual purification, and the victory of good over evil.
According to the Hindu calendar and Drik Panchang, Chaitra Navratri 2026 will begin on March 19 and conclude on March 27. During these nine days, devotees worship the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga, each believed to bless devotees with prosperity, protection, and spiritual growth.
When Does Chaitra Navratri 2026 Begin?
This year, Chaitra Navratri 2026 will start on Thursday, March 19, which falls on the Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. The Pratipada Tithi will begin at 6:52 AM on March 19 and end at 4:52 AM on March 20.
According to the Udaya Tithi rule, the festival will officially be observed starting March 19.
Ghatasthapana Muhurat for Chaitra Navratri 2026
The first day of Navratri begins with Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana), an important ritual that marks the invocation of Goddess Durga.
For Chaitra Navratri 2026, the auspicious Ghatasthapana Muhurat is:
March 19: 6:52 AM to 7:43 AM
If devotees are unable to perform the ritual during this time, they can also perform Ghatasthapana during the Abhijit Muhurat, which will be:
12:05 PM to 12:53 PM
Astrologers also note that during Chaitra Navratri 2026, Goddess Durga is believed to arrive on a palanquin and depart on an elephant. Traditionally, the arrival on a palanquin is not considered highly auspicious according to certain astrological beliefs.
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How to Perform Kalash Sthapana During Navratri
Kalash Sthapana is an essential ritual during Chaitra Navratri 2026. Devotees place a sacred pot (Kalash) filled with water and perform prayers to invoke the Goddess.
Steps to perform Kalash Sthapana include:
Fill the Kalash with clean water and place a coin inside it.
Place mango leaves on the mouth of the Kalash.
Cover the Kalash with soil and sow barley seeds on top.
Place a coconut on the Kalash and decorate it with a sacred cloth.
Light a continuous lamp (Akhand Jyot) near the Kalash during the nine days.
Devotees also observe fasting and consume satvik food, avoiding heavy spices, oil, and grains during the festival period.
Chaitra Navratri 2026: Full 9-Day Schedule
Here is the day-wise worship schedule for Chaitra Navratri 2026:
Day 1 – March 19: Maa Shailputri
Day 2 – March 20: Maa Brahmacharini
Day 3 – March 21: Maa Chandraghanta
Day 4 – March 22: Maa Kushmanda
Day 5 – March 23: Maa Skandamata
Day 6 – March 24: Maa Katyayani
Day 7 – March 25: Maa Kalaratri
Day 8 – March 27: Maa Mahagauri (Durga Ashtami)
Day 9 – March 28: Maa Siddhidatri and Ram Navami
Each day of Chaitra Navratri 2026 is dedicated to a different manifestation of Goddess Durga, and devotees offer prayers, perform rituals, and observe fasting to seek blessings for prosperity and protection.
Spiritual Significance of Chaitra Navratri
The festival of Chaitra Navratri 2026 symbolizes the divine feminine power, also known as Shakti. According to spiritual beliefs, the energy of the Goddess helps devotees overcome negativity, obstacles, and planetary influences.
During these nine days, temples witness a surge of devotees offering prayers, chanting mantras, and performing traditional rituals. The festival concludes with Ram Navami, celebrating the birth of Lord Rama.
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