Chaitra Navratri 2026: Follow these rules during Navratri, be careful while installing the Kalash

Chaitra Navratri 2026: Chaitra Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. The Hindu New Year also starts from this day. The nine days of Chaitra Navratri are considered very sacred and special. Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped during Navratri. Devotees also observe a fast for nine days. Night vigil takes place during Navratri days. It is believed that Goddess Durga becomes very happy by worshiping and fasting during Navratri.

Navratri is considered the most auspicious occasion to get the blessings of Goddess Durga. Due to the effect of fasting and worship done during Navratri, all the troubles of life go away. Mother Durga removes every crisis. As special and impressive as this fast is, the rules of this fast are also difficult. In such a situation, let us know which rules should be especially followed during the days of Navratri and what precautions should be taken while installing the Kalash?

chaitra navratri 2026 date

According to the Panchang, this year the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month will start on March 19 at 06.52 am. This date will end on March 20 at 04:52 am. In such a situation, Chaitra Navratri will start from March 19. Chaitra Navratri will end with Ram Navami on 27th March.

Chaitra Navratri 2026 auspicious time for establishment of Kalash

This year, there are two auspicious times for setting up the Kalash on Chaitra Navratri. The first auspicious time on March 19 will start at 06:52 am. This Muhurta will end at 07:43 in the morning. On this day, Kalash installation will also be possible in Abhijeet Muhurta in the afternoon. Kalash installation Abhijeet Muhurat will start at 12.05 pm. This auspicious time will last till 12:53 pm.

Keep these things in mind while installing Ghat

Before installing the Kalash, clean the place of worship. Clean the Kalash from inside. Do not use broken Kalash for worship at all. Once the Kalash is established, do not move it near Mata’s post throughout Navratri. Do not touch the Kalash even with impure hands. After establishing Ghat in the house, do not leave that place empty throughout Navratri. Before installing the Kalash, remove all evil things from the house.

Follow these rules

• Install the Kalash only after seeing the right time during Chaitra Navratri.
• Clean the temple thoroughly on the first day of Chaitra Navratri.
• Do not eat tamasic food during Navratri.
• Do not cut your hair and nails even by mistake during the nine days of Navratri.
• During this period, do not sleep at all during the day.

Also read: Chaitra Navratri 2026: Navratri is starting from March 19, know what is the auspicious time of Ghat Sthapana.