Chaitra Navratri 2026: 18 या 19 मार्च, कब से शुरू होंगे चैत्र नवरात्र? जानें सही डेट और घटस्थापना का मुहूर्त – chaitra navratri 2026 know date kalashsthapna tithi shubh muhurat pujan vidhi of maa durga tvisg
Chaitra Navratri 2026: Navratri falls four times a year – Magh, Chaitra, Ashadh and Ashwin. With Navratri, the darkness of the environment ends and sattvikta begins. There is an increase in joy, enthusiasm and excitement in the mind. According to astrologers, all the power in the world is with the woman or feminine form only. Therefore, the Goddess is worshiped during Navratri. Different forms of the Goddess are worshiped during the 9 days of Navratri. Each form gives a special kind of boon and planetary obstacles are also removed.
According to Drik Panchang, this time Chaitra Navratri will start from Thursday, March 19, 2026 and will end on March 27. This festival is celebrated every year on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. During this time, Goddess Durga is worshiped with great devotion. So let us know what will be the auspicious time of Ghatasthapana this time on Chaitra Navratri.
Date of Chaitra Navratri (Chaitra Navratri 2026 Tithi)
According to Drik Panchang, this time the Pratipada Tithi of Chaitra month will start at 6.52 am on March 19 and the tithi will end at 4.52 am on March 20. According to Udayatithi, this time Chaitra Navratri will be celebrated on 19th March only.
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Ghatsthapna Shubh Muhurat (Chaitra Navratri 2026 Ghatsthapna Shubh Muhurat)
Kalash Sthapana and Ghatasthapana are done on the first day of Navratri. This time on March 19, the auspicious time of Ghatasthapana will start from 6.52 am in the morning and will continue till 7.43 am. If someone is not able to do Ghatasthapana in this Muhurta, then there will also be Ghatasthapana Abhijeet Muhurat for him, whose Muhurat will be from 12:05 pm to 12:53 pm.
Maa Durga will ride on this vehicle
Every time during Navratri, the Goddess comes on a different vehicle, and according to that vehicle, the situation for the next six months is predicted. This time Maa Durga will come riding on a palanquin and will bid farewell on an elephant. According to astrologers, the arrival of Maa Durga on a palanquin is not considered auspicious.
How to establish Kalash on Navratri?
During Navratri, all parts and problems of life are controlled. Light and sattvik food should be eaten during Navratri. Barley and water must be used in regular diet. During these days, minimum intake of oil, spices and grains should be done. While setting up the Kalash, put a coin in water. Place coconut on the urn and sow barley after applying soil on it. After that, definitely light the Akhand lamp near the Kalash.
Date of Chaitra Navratri (Chaitra Navratri 2026 Tithi)
Pratipada (Maa Shailputri): 19 March 2026
Dwitiya (Maa Brahmacharini): 20 March 2026
Tritiya (Maa Chandraghanta): 21 March 2026
Chaturthi (Maa Kushmanda): 22 March 2026
Panchami (Maa Skandamata): 23 March 2026
Shashthi (Maa Katyayani): 24 March 2026
Saptami (Maa Kalratri): 25 March 2026
Ashtami (Maa Mahagauri): 27 March 2026
Navami (Maa Siddhidatri): 28 March 2026 and Ram Navami
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