Chaitra Navratri 2026: The holy festival of Chaitra Navratri is starting today from 19th March 2026. This is one of the most important festivals of Hindu religion, in which nine divine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped with rituals for nine days. These nine days symbolize the worship of mother’s immense power, spiritual purification and infusion of new energy. When Mother Jagadamba comes to the homes of her devotees, she showers happiness, prosperity, peace and happiness. According to religious beliefs, by worshiping Mata Rani during Navratri, there is always happiness and prosperity in the family and the blessings of the mother remain throughout the life. According to the calendar, Chaitra Navratri will start from 19 March 2026 (Thursday) and end with Ram Navami on 27 March 2026 (Friday). During this period, Ghatasthapana, worship of various forms of Mother Goddess, fasting and devotion have special significance. Now see the glimpse of Chaitra Navratri in different states.
1. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees reached Maa Chandrika Devi temple to offer prayers and seek blessings.
2. Delhi
On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees offer prayers at the Jhandewalan temple in Delhi.
3. Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees visit and pray at Golghar Kali temple.
4. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees reached Shri Chandi Temple in Hapur to offer prayers.
5. Despite incessant rains in Katra, a large number of devotees thronged Katra this morning to begin their pilgrimage to the holy cave temple of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji on the auspicious occasion of the first day of Chaitra Navratri.
6. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, a huge crowd of devotees gathered at Shri Durgakund Temple in Varanasi.
7. Delhi
On the occasion of the first day of Chaitra Navratri, Aarti was performed at Shri Aadya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Temple of Chhatarpur.
8. Maharashtra
Aarti is being performed at Shri Mumba Devi Temple in Mumbai on the first day of Chaitra Navratri.
9. Surat, Gujarat
On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees reached Maa Amba temple to offer prayers and seek blessings.
On the occasion of Chaitra Navratri, let us all extend warm wishes to our family, friends, relatives and well-wishers.
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