Chaitra Navratri 2026: Chaitra Navratri is considered very special, because the day Chaitra Navratri starts, the Hindu New Year also starts from that day. Both of them start from the day of Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This year, Navratri of Chaitra month is starting from 19th March. This year some special astrological situations are being created at the beginning of Navratri.
According to the Panchang, there will be an inauspicious combination of Kharmas and Panchak at this time. At such a time, there is some doubt in the minds of people regarding auspicious works, but according to the scriptures and scholars, Kharmas and Panchak will not have any effect on the worship of Maa Durga and the installation of the Kalash, but it is necessary to take some special precautions during this time. Let us know about them.
When is Kharmas and Panchak being held?
This year, on March 15, Lord Sun is going to transit in Pisces. In such a situation, Kharmas will start from March 15. This Kharmas will continue till 14th April. During Kharmas, there will be a ban on auspicious functions like marriage, mundan, yagyopaveet and house warming. Whereas Panchak is starting from 16th March. It will end on March 20. This Panchak is starting on Monday, hence it will be Raj Panchak.
Ghatasthapana in Kharmas and Panchak, be careful
Even though there is a possibility of hindrance in the success of auspicious works due to Kharmas and Panchak, the worship of the Goddess is free from defects. This is the reason that Ghatasthapana will be completed completely smoothly on the first day of Navratri. However, this time mother is coming in a palanquin. From astrological point of view, this is a sign of instability, fear and health related problems in the society.
Most auspicious time to establish Kalash
According to the Vedic calendar, this year the main auspicious time for setting up the Kalash will start at 06.52 am on the first day of Navratri. This auspicious time for establishing the Kalash will last till 07:43. Abhijeet Muhurta: Kalash can be established from 12:05 PM to 12:53 PM.
Also read: Chaitra Navratri Ashtami 2026: Why Ashtami of Navratri is considered special, know what is the significance of this date?
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