Chaitra Navratri 2026: Hindu New Year Vikram Samvat starts with Navratri. Since this Navratri occurs in Chaitra month, hence it is called Chaitra Navratri. It is also known as Badi Navratri. This time this Navratri will be celebrated in March 2026.
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Start Date: According to religious texts, Navratri festival is celebrated 4 times in a year. Among these, Navratri falling in Chaitra month is very special because the Hindu new year Vikram Samvat begins from the first day of this Navratri. It is also called Badi Navratri. The special importance of this Navratri has been mentioned in religious texts. This time the festival of Chaitra Navratri will be celebrated in March 2026. Know when will Chaitra Navratri start this time and why Kalash is established on its first day…
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When will Chaitra Navratri 2026 start?
According to the Panchang, this time Chaitra Navratri will start from Thursday, March 19 and will end on Friday, March 27. Festivals like Gudi Padwa, Ugadi etc. will also be celebrated on the first day of Chaitra Navratri and the Hindu new year Vikram Samvat 2083 will begin from this day. Kalash will be established on the first day of Chaitra Navratri. There is a tradition of worshiping different forms of the Goddess for 9 days. Shri Ram Navami festival will be celebrated on 27th March, the last day of Chaitra Navratri.
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Why is Kalash established during Chaitra Navratri?
It is necessary to establish Kalash on the first day of Chaitra Navratri. Navratri festival does not start without this. This Kalash is kept at the place of worship only. When the Kalash is established during Chaitra Navratri, the Gods are invoked in the water that is filled in it, due to which the water of this Kalash becomes very sacred. Many things considered sacred in Hindu religion are put in this Kalash.
All the gods reside in the Kalash
It is believed that when the Kalash is established on the first day of Navratri, all the Gods and Goddesses are invoked in the water of this Kalash. So that the festival of Chaitra Navratri is completed without any hindrance and there remains happiness and peace in everyone’s life. Many gems came out during the churning of the ocean. At the end, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with the nectar pot in his hand. This is the reason why Kalash is considered very sacred in Hindu religion.
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