⭐ Chaitra Navratri 2026: A Sacred Beginning to the Hindu New Year
Chaitra Navratri 2026 will be celebrated from Thursday, 19 March to Friday, 27 March 2026, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year as per the Vedic lunisolar calendar. This powerful nine-day festival is dedicated to Maa Durga, who manifests in nine divine forms to bless devotees with strength, purity, wisdom, protection, prosperity, and liberation.
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Unlike Sharad Navratri, which is celebrated with grandeur, Chaitra Navratri is spiritually oriented, ideal for:
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Durga Saptashati Path
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Navdurga Puja
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Chandi Havan
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Bal Gopal Puja
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Ram Navami rituals
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Baglamukhi Anushthan for protection and success
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Home purification and family blessings
Devotees worldwide can also participate in these rituals online from the 250+ year-old Shree Navgrah Mandir, Khargone, receiving live darshan and personalised sankalp.
🌸 Chaitra Navratri 2026 Start & End Dates
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Starts: Thursday, 19 March 2026
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Ends: Friday, 27 March 2026
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Ram Navami: Thursday, 26 March 2026
🔥 Ghatasthapana 2026 Muhurat (Highly Auspicious)
Ghatasthapana marks the beginning of Navratri sadhana.
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Date: Thursday, 19 March 2026
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Pratipada / Amavasya
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Recommended Muhurat:
06:24 AM – 08:57 AM (approx. standard for that day; update based on location)
Ghatasthapana should always be performed during:
✔ Pratipada
✔ Within the first one-third of the day
✔ Avoid Rahukaal
🌺 The 9 Days of Chaitra Navratri 2026 – Detailed Puja Guide
Below is the most detailed, SEO-focused, competitor-beating day-by-day guide.
🌼 Day 1 (19 March, Thursday): Maa Shailputri Puja
Tithi: Pratipada
Colour: Yellow
Significance: Beginning of Navratri, worship of the mountain-born goddess.
Symbolism: Stability, grounding, new beginnings.
Rituals:
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Ghatasthapana
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Shailputri Puja with ghee
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Yellow flowers offering
Scriptural Reference:
Shailputri is associated with the energy of Muladhara Chakra, grounding spiritual power.
🌿 Day 2 (20 March, Friday): Maa Brahmacharini Puja
Tithi: Dwitiya
Colour: Green
Significance: Tapasya & devotion
Best Rituals:
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Offering of sugar
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Brahmacharini mantras
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Chandra Darshan
Spiritual Meaning:
Represents unwavering spiritual determination.
🌙 Day 3 (21 March, Saturday): Maa Chandraghanta Puja
Tithi: Tritiya
Colour: Grey
Rituals:
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Chandraghanta Puja
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Gauri Puja
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Saubhagya Teej
Power:
Destroys negativity, grants courage.
🔥 Day 4 (22 March, Sunday): Maa Kushmanda Puja
Tithi: Chaturthi
Colour: Orange
Rituals:
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Kushmanda Puja
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Vinayaka Chaturthi
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Lighting deepam
Scriptural Insight:
Creator of the universe; worship improves vitality & health.
🕊 Day 5 (23 March, Monday): Maa Skandamata Puja
Tithi: Panchami
Colour: White
Rituals:
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Naag Puja
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Skandamata Puja
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Lakshmi Panchami
Power:
Grants family protection, child-related blessings.
🌺 Day 6 (24 March, Tuesday): Maa Katyayani Puja
Tithi: Shashthi
Colour: Red
Rituals:
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Skanda Shashthi
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Yamuna Chhath
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Katyayani Puja
Jyotish Benefit:
Removes obstacles in marriage.
🌑 Day 7 (25 March, Wednesday): Maa Kalaratri Puja
Tithi: Saptami
Colour: Royal Blue
Rituals:
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Maha Saptami
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Kalaratri Puja
Power:
Destroys evil, black magic, fear, and enemies.
✨ Day 8 (26 March, Thursday): Maha Gauri Puja + Durga Ashtami + Ram Navami
Tithi: Ashtami/Navami
Colour: Pink
Major Events:
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Mahagauri Puja
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Annapurna Ashtami
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Sandhi Puja
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Ram Navami
This is the most powerful day of Chaitra Navratri.
🌷 Day 9 (27 March, Friday): Maa Siddhidatri Puja
Tithi: Navami
Colour: Purple
Events:
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Navami
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Navratri Parana
Significance:
Siddhidatri grants 8 siddhis—Anima, Laghima, Mahima, etc.
Completes the Navratri sadhana cycle.
🌟 Astrological Importance of Chaitra Navratri 2026
According to Jyotish & Vedic Astrology, Chaitra Navratri coincides with:
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Sun in Pisces (Meena Rashi) — spiritual purification
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Moon’s waxing phase — rising shakti
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Beginning of Vasanta Ritu — new life cycles
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Ideal for mantra siddhi, homam, and anushthan
Best remedies during Chaitra Navratri:
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Durga Saptashati Path (Shanti & protection)
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Chandi Havan (for powerful energy cleansing)
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Durga Puja
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Baglamukhi Anushthan (removal of obstacles, victory, protection)
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Ram Navami Puja
🔱 Navratri Puja Services at 250+ Year-Old Shree Navgrah Mandir, Khargone (Online)
Worldwide devotees can participate in:
✔ Baglamukhi Puja
✔ Durga Saptashati Path
✔ Chandi Havan
✔ Maha Ashtami Durga Puja
✔ Baglamukhi Anushthan (Special Remedy)
✔ Ram Navami Puja
Live telecast, personalised sankalp, no group puja—each puja performed individually as per your service policy.
❓ FAQ
Q1: When is Chaitra Navratri 2026?
19–27 March 2026.
Q2: When is Ram Navami in 2026?
Thursday, 26 March 2026.
Q3: What are the colours of Chaitra Navratri 2026?
Yellow, Green, Grey, Orange, White, Red, Royal Blue, Pink, Purple.
Q4: Which puja is most powerful during Navratri?
Durga Saptashati, Chandi Havan, Navdurga Puja, Baglamukhi Anushthan.
