When is Chaitra Navratri? Note down the exact dates of 9 days and the great time of Ghatasthapana:

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News India Live, Digital Desk: Chaitra Navratri has special spiritual and religious significance in Hindu religion. Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat 2083) also begins from this day. The holy festival of Chaitra Navratri in the year 2026 19 March Starting from. According to astrological calculations, this time the arrival of Maa Durga ‘palanquin’ But it is happening, which is a sign of auspiciousness and relief from the sufferings of the devotees. Let us know the time of Kalash installation and the complete schedule of worship of 9 forms of Mother Goddess.

Auspicious time for Ghatasthapana (installation of Kalash)

On the first day of Navratri, along with the installation of the Kalash, a resolution is taken to fast for nine days. The best auspicious times for Ghatasthapana on 19th March 2026 are as follows:

Morning time: From 06:18 AM to 10:15 AM.

Abhijeet Muhurat (Very Best): From 12:05 PM to 12:53 PM.

Specific: On this day, Pratipada Tithi will end in the afternoon, hence morning time is best for worship.

Chaitra Navratri 2026: Complete calendar of 9 days

This time Navratri will be for full 9 days, there is no decay of any date:

March 19 (Thursday): Mother Shailputri Puja (Pratipada, Kalash Sthapana)

March 20 (Friday): Maa Brahmacharini Puja (Second)

March 21 (Saturday): Maa Chandraghanta Puja (Tritiya)

22 March (Sunday): Maa Kushmanda Puja (Chaturthi)

March 23 (Monday): Mother Skandamata Puja (Panchami)

March 24 (Tuesday): Maa Katyayani Puja (Shashthi)

March 25 (Wednesday): Maa Kalratri Puja (Saptami)

26 March (Thursday): Maa Mahagauri Puja (Ashtami, Kanya Puja)

March 27 (Friday): Maa Siddhidatri Puja (Ram Navami, Navratri Paran)

Why is this Navratri special?

After many years in Chaitra Navratri of the year 2026 ‘Gajakesari Yoga’ And ‘Budhaditya Yoga’ A coincidence is taking place. It is believed that worshiping Goddess Durga in these yogas removes financial difficulties and brings great success in career. Especially the presence of Pushya Nakshatra on the day of Ram Navami adds to the auspiciousness of this festival.