On which day is Chaitra Navratri starting, note down the most accurate dates of worship of 9 forms of Maa Durga.

When does Chaitra Navratri 2026 start: Chaitra month, the first month of Hindu New Year, has special significance in Hindu religion. With the beginning of Chaitra Navratri, the new year also begins from this day. This year 2026 Chaitra Navratri will start from Thursday, March 19, 2026. Ghat will be established on this day.

During Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Adi Shakti Maa Durga, nine forms of the Goddess are worshiped with rituals for nine days. On the first day, the festival starts with Ghat Sthapana (installation of Kalash) on Pratipada Tithi.

When will Chaitra Navratri 2026 start?

This year, according to the Panchang, the Pratipada Tithi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha will start from 6:52 am on 19 March 2026 and will end on 20 March 2026.

As per Udaya date from 19 March 2026 (Thursday) chaitra navratri Will be considered the beginning of. And it will end on March 27, 2026 (Friday).

Auspicious time for establishing Kalash

Ghat Sthapana is done at an auspicious time on the first day of Navratri, which is considered the basis of worship for the entire nine days. According to the Panchang, the auspicious time for Ghat Sthapana on March 19, 2026, the first day of Navratri Puja, will be from 06:52 to 10:10 in the morning.

In this way, the seekers of Shakti will get full time of three and a quarter hours for the establishment of Ghat. Apart from this, Ghat can also be established in Abhijit Muhurta from 11:47 am to 12:36 pm on the day of Pratipada itself.

• Nine forms of Maa Durga

Nine sacred forms of Adi Shakti are worshiped during Navratri. There is a tradition of worshiping a special form of the Goddess every day –

• Shailputri – Daughter of the mountain king Himalaya, symbol of stability and strength.
• Brahmacharini – Goddess of penance, renunciation and meditation.
• Chandraghanta – Provides courage and peace.
• Kushmanda – Adishakti of creation, source of energy.
• Skandmata – The embodiment of motherhood and compassion.
• Katyayani – The power that destroys the evil.
• Kaalratri – Destroyer of fear and negativity.
• Mahagauri – Symbol of purity and peace.
• Siddhidatri – One who bestows accomplishment and success.

Chaitra Navratri is a festival symbolizing strength, spiritual practice and new beginnings, which fills positive energy and confidence in life.

• What is the religious significance of Chaitra Navratri?

09 days of Chaitra Navratri goddess durga It is dedicated to the worship and worship of the nine sacred forms. According to Hindu belief, by chanting, penance and fasting during these 9 days, the full blessings of the Goddess are showered on the devotees. Pleased with the worship of Navratri, Mother Durga takes away all the sorrows and sufferings of her devotees. By worshiping the power of Navratri, happiness and good fortune increases.