Install Kalash at home like this, know the exact date of puja, auspicious time and important rules –

Chaitra Navratri 2026: Chaitra Navratri is considered to have special religious significance in Hindu religion. During this time, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga for nine days and pray for happiness and prosperity in their homes. In the year 2026, the festival of Chaitra Navratri is likely to start in the last week of March and on the first day, Kalash is established with rituals, which is also called Ghat Sthapana.

According to religious beliefs, setting up the Kalash is the most important part of Navratri puja. Establishing it at the right time is considered auspicious. It is believed that by installing the Kalash as per the rituals, positive energy comes in the house and special blessings of Mother Goddess are received for the whole nine days.

How to prepare for Kalash Sthapana

On the first day of Navratri, take bath in the morning and clean the place of worship. After this, spread a red or yellow cloth on a stool. The Kalash is installed on it.

Fill Gangajal or clean water in the Kalash and add betel nut, clove, cardamom, Akshat and coin in it. Place mango or Ashoka leaves on top of it and wrap the coconut in a red cloth and install it on top of the Kalash. After this, start the puja by lighting a lamp while meditating on the Mother Goddess.
Main rules of Ghat establishment
Kalash installation should always be done in auspicious time only.
The place of worship should be clean and quiet.

Cook only satvik food at home for nine days.

Devotees who light the Akhand Jyoti should take care of the lamp all the time.
It is considered auspicious to perform aarti and recitation of Maa Durga every morning and evening.

Keep these things in mind during Navratri

During Navratri, devotees keep fast and remain absorbed in the devotion of Mother Goddess. These days, meat and liquor are not consumed in the house and special care is taken of cleanliness. It is believed that worship done with devotion and rules brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life.

This festival of faith and devotion not only gives spiritual energy to the devotees but also inspires them to live a positive life. Therefore, this time in Chaitra Navratri 2026, definitely get the blessings of Maa Durga by installing the Kalash at home as per the rituals.