Chaitra Navratri 2026: The holy festival will start from tomorrow, know the auspicious time and right time of Ghatasthapana.

Chaitra Navratri 2026: Chaitra Navratri in Hinduism It is considered to have special religious importance. This festival symbolizes the worship of Goddess Durga, in which devotees worship Shakti by fasting for nine days and worshiping with rituals. In the year 2026, Chaitra Navratri will be celebrated starting from 19th March till 27th March.

This time many astrological coincidences are taking place which make Navratri special. According to astrologers, such a rare combination is being formed after about 72 years, when Navratri will start under the influence of Amavasya and Kalash installation will also be done on the same day. Due to sunrise on Amavasya date, Navratri will be considered as the beginning from 19th March.

Navratri will start from Pratipada date

According to the Hindu calendar, Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This year Pratipada Tithi will start from 6:52 am on March 19 and will continue till 4:52 am the next day. For this reason, March 19 is considered the first day of Navratri.

Auspicious time for Ghatasthapana

Ghatasthapana has special significance on the first day of Navratri. The auspicious time for establishing the Kalash has been fixed from 6:52 am to 7:43 am on March 19. Performing puja as per rituals in this Muhurta is considered extremely fruitful.

Can be established in Abhijeet Muhurta also

If Ghatasthapana is not possible in the auspicious time of the morning, then this work can be done in Abhijeet Muhurta also. Abhijeet Muhurta will be from 12:05 pm to 12:53 pm. This Muhurta is considered especially auspicious in temples and pandals.

Materials required for installation

The puja materials for setting up the Kalash include turmeric, Kunku, Gulal, Rangoli, Sindoor, Camphor, Janeu, Dhoopbatti, Niranjan, Mango leaves, Betel leaves, Flower garland, Panchamrit, Jaggery-Khopra, Kharik, Almonds, Betel nut, Coins, Coconut, Five types of fruits, Chowki, Kush’s seat and Naivedya.

Mother Shailputri is worshiped on the first day of Navratri. उनका स्वरूप शांत, सौम्य और करुणामयी माना जाता है. According to religious beliefs, Mother Shailputri fulfills all the wishes of her devotees and protects them from troubles.

Navratri: Festival of meditation and self-purification

This nine-day long festival is not limited to just worship, but it is also considered a time for spiritual practice and self-purification. During this time, devotees gain spiritual energy by worshiping the nine forms of Goddess Durga.

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