Chaitra Navratri 2026 Date: Chaitra Navratri is about to start. This Navratri starts from Pratipada date of Chaitra month. Establishing the Kalash is considered most important in Chaitra Navratri, which is done on the very first day. After this, 09 different forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped for nine days. Devotees fast during this period. Different types of dishes are offered to the Mother Goddess. During the days of Navratri, Mother Goddess comes to remove the sorrows of her devotees.
Ashtami and Navami days are considered very special during Navratri. During this time, the devotees consider the girls as goddesses and invite them to come home and then feed them bhog-prasad. However, this time there is doubt in the minds of people regarding the date of Chaitra Navratri whether it is starting from 19th or 20th March. In such a situation, let us know the exact date of Chaitra Navratri and the auspicious time for establishing the Kalash.
When is Chaitra Navratri? (When is Chaitra Navratri 2026)
According to the Panchang, this year the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is starting 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 Kalash Sthapana Shubh Muhurt
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.
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