Chaitra Navratri 2026: Perform Ghatasthapana on March 19th in this auspicious time, note down the auspicious time and the 9-day calendar.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Chaitra Navratri, the biggest festival of Shakti worship, begins this year on March 19, 2026. This auspicious day also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year, Vikram Samvat 2083. This year, Goddess Durga arrives on a palanquin, which is considered a symbol of comfort and prosperity in the scriptures. These nine days of Navratri are not only about devotion, but also about filling your life with new energy and positivity. If you too desire happiness and prosperity in your home, it is very important for you to understand the auspicious time for Ghatasthapana and the significance of these nine days.

The most accurate time for Ghatasthapana

According to the Vedic calendar, Chaitra Shukla Pratipada Tithi begins at 08:14 PM on March 18, 2026, and ends at 09:04 PM on March 19, 2026. Since the rising date is significant in Hinduism, Chaitra Navratri and the Hindu New Year will begin on March 19, 2026.

• Right time for Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana): The most auspicious time for Ghatasthapana on March 19, 2026 is after sunrise in the morning:
• Auspicious time: 06:26 am to 07:58 am.
• Abhijit Muhurta: From 12:05 pm to 12:53 pm.

Dates of Chaitra Navratri 2026:

• March 19: Maa Shailputri Puja and Kalash Sthapana
• March 20: Worship of Mother Brahmacharini
• March 21: Worship of Goddess Chandraghanta
• March 22: Worship of Goddess Kushmanda
• March 23: Worship of Mother Skandamata
• March 24: Worship of Mother Katyayani
• March 25: Worship of Maa Kalratri
• March 26: Goddess Mahagauri (Maha Ashtami fast)
• 27 March: Maa Siddhidatri (great festival of Ram Navami)

Complete list of items required for Kalash installation

To properly perform the Kalash installation and worship of the Mother Goddess, prepare a list of these essential materials in advance so that there are no obstacles in the practice:

• Chawki and Asan: A wooden pedestal to place the idol of the Mother Goddess and a clean red cloth to be spread over it.
• Kalash Materials: Clay, copper or brass Kalash, pure water, Ganga water, Kalava, mango or Ashoka leaves and a coconut with a tuft.
• Chunari for Kalash: A small red chunari or red cloth to wrap the coconut.
• Akshat and Roli: Unbroken rice (akshat), roli, vermilion and sandalwood for the puja.
• Lamp and incense: Desi ghee lamp, long wick, camphor, incense sticks and matches.
• Materials for sowing barley: A wide earthen pot, clean soil and clean barley for sowing.
• Make-up and gifts: Red chunari, sixteen makeup items and fresh red flowers or garland for the mother.
• Prasad: Mishri, Panchameva or seasonal fruits and a small bell for Aarti.

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