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News India Live, Digital Desk: Chaitra Navratri has special significance in Hindu religion, because the Hindu New Year (Nav Samvatsar 2083) also begins from this day. Chaitra Navratri in the year 2026 March 19, Thursday Starting from. This time Maa Durga is arriving on ‘Palki’, which is considered in the scriptures as an auspicious sign as well as a symbol of being health conscious.
Auspicious time for establishing Kalash (Ghatasthapana)
Establishing the Kalash on the first day of Navratri has special significance. There are two best auspicious times for Ghatasthapana on 19th March 2026:
Early morning (best time): Morning 06:52 AM to 07:43 AM till. (Duration: 51 minutes)
Abhijeet Muhurat (second option): Afternoon 12:05 PM to 12:53 PM till. (Duration: 48 minutes)
Note: One should avoid installing Kalash during Rahukaal (between 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm).
Chaitra Navratri 2026: Complete calendar of 9 days
This year Navratri will be for 9 days, in which nine forms of Mother Goddess will be worshiped as follows:
| Day | Date (2026) | date | Goddess form and special worship | auspicious color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| day 1 | 19 March | Pratipada | Mother Shailputri Puja, Kalash installation | Yellow |
| day 2 | 20 March | Dwitiya | Maa Brahmacharini Pooja | Green |
| day 3 | 21st March | Tritiya | Maa Chandraghanta Puja | gray |
| day 4 | 22 March | Chaturthi | Maa Kushmanda Pooja | orange |
| day 5 | 23 March | Panchami | Maa Skandmata Puja | White |
| day 6 | 24 March | sixth | Maa Katyayani Pooja | Red |
| day 7 | March 25th | Saptami | Maa Kalratri Puja (Maha Saptami) | royal blue |
| day 8 | 26 March | Ashtami | Mother Mahagauri Puja, Durga Ashtami | pink |
| day 9 | 27 March | Navami | Maa Siddhidatri Puja, Ram Navami | Purple |
When is Ashtami and Ram Navami?
Mahashtami (Durga Ashtami): Ashtami Tithi this year 26 March 2026 Will be celebrated. On this day, Kul Devi is worshiped and Kanya Puja is done in many houses.
Ram Navami: Birth anniversary of Lord Ram and last day of Navratri 27 March 2026 Will happen. Navratri fast will also be broken on this day.
Why is this time’s Navratri special?
According to astrological calculations, this year Navratri is starting from Thursday, due to which this time will be very fruitful for Guru-disciple tradition and spiritual practice. The arrival of Mata on the palanquin is bringing the message for the devotees to be alert towards happiness, prosperity and safety.
