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News Topical, Digital Desk : According to the English calendar, the new year is going to start from January 1 (New Year 2026), but the Hindu New Year (Hindu Navvarsh 2026) starts in the month of Chaitra. Chaitra Navratri begins in this month. During this, 09 forms of Maa Durga are worshipped and fast is also observed to attain happiness and peace in life.
According to religious belief, worshipping Maa Durga and fasting during Chaitra Navratri (Chaitra Navratri 2026) increases happiness and prosperity and brings joy in life. In such a situation, let us know the date of Chaitra Navratri and the auspicious time for Kalash Sthapana.
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Date (Chaitra Navratri 2026 Start and End Date)
According to the Vedic calendar, the Pratipada date of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the month of Chaitra falls on March 19. This day marks the beginning of Chaitra Navratri (Chaitra Navratri 2026) and will conclude on March 27. Ram Navami will also be celebrated on this day.
Chaitra Navratri 2026: Kalash Sthapana Muhurat
On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, it is customary to install the Kalash. The auspicious time for Ghatasthapana (Chaitra Navratri 2026 Kalash Sthapana Time) on March 19th is as follows:
Ghatasthapana Muhurta - 6:52 AM to 7:46 AM
Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurta - 12:04 AM to 12:52 AM
List of materials for Ghatasthapana (Ghatasthapana Samagri)
- vase
- Ganga water
- Mango or Ashoka leaves
- betel nut, roli
- coconut with tufts
- Cereal
- clay pot
- Red thread, coin
- Cardamom, cloves, camphor
- red cloth
- Akshat, turmeric
- red cloth
- Soil from a sacred place (temple, etc.)
- A large lamp and cotton wick for the eternal flame
Which goddess will be worshipped on which day?
- March 19 - Mother Shailputri
- March 20 - Brahmacharini
- March 21 - Mother Chandraghanta
- March 22- Mother Kushmanda
- March 23 - Mother Skandamata
- 24- Mother Katyayani
- March 25 - Mother Kalratri
- 26 March- Maa Mahagauri Puja
- March 27- Mother Siddhidatri
Keep these things in mind during Chaitra Navratri
- During Chaitra Navratri, pay special attention to the cleanliness of your home and temple. Also, avoid arguments with anyone.
- Avoid wearing black clothes during Chaitra Navratri. Take special care of the eternal flame.
- Eat Satvik food.
- Worship Goddess Durga in the morning and evening and offer special things.
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