Chaitra Navratri Muhurat timings
Chaitra Navratri 2026 (also known as Vasant Navratri or Rama Navratri) is a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year in many regions. It falls in the Chaitra month of the Hindu lunar calendar. Chaitra Nabadinatmaka Puja begins in Utkala
- Start Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 (with Ghatasthapana/Kalash Sthapana on this day)
- End Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 (concluding with Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama)
Note: The Pratipada Tithi (first day) begins around 6:52 AM on March 19, 2026 (timings may vary slightly by location; these are based on New Delhi/India standard). Ghatasthapana Muhurat is typically early morning, e.g., 6:52 AM to 7:43 AM on March 19.
Here is the full 9-day calendar for Chaitra Navratri 2026:
- Day 1: March 19, 2026 (Thursday) – Pratipada – Maa Shailputri – Ghatasthapana
- Day 2: March 20, 2026 (Friday) – Dwitiya – Maa Brahmacharini
- Day 3: March 21, 2026 (Saturday) – Tritiya – Maa Chandraghanta
- Day 4: March 22, 2026 (Sunday) – Chaturthi – Maa Kushmanda
- Day 5: March 23, 2026 (Monday) – Panchami – Maa Skandamata
- Day 6: March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) – Shashthi – Maa Katyayani
- Day 7: March 25, 2026 (Wednesday) – Saptami – Maa Kalaratri
- Day 8: March 26, 2026 (Thursday) – Ashtami – Maa Mahagauri – Durga Ashtami
- Day 9: March 27, 2026 (Friday) – Navami – Maa Siddhidatri – Ram Navami
Devotees observe fasting, perform puja, and worship different forms of Goddess Durga each day. Wishes for a blessed Chaitra Navratri!