Chaitra Navratri 2026: Dates, Rituals, and Spiritual Significance!
As the spring season blossoms, India prepares to welcome Chaitra Navratri , one of the most significant nine-day festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga. In 2026, Chaitra Navratri begins on Thursday, March 19 , and concludes with Ram Navami on Friday, March 27 . This period marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in many regions and is a time for deep spiritual purification, fasting, and devotion to Shakti (divine energy). Important Dates & Ghatasthapana Muhurat The most critical ritual of Navratri is Ghatasthapana (the installation of the sacred pot), which invokes the Goddess into the home. Chaitra Navratri Start Date: March 19, 2026 (Thursday) Chaitra Navratri End Date: March 27, 2026 (Friday) Ghatasthapana Muhurat: 06:52 AM to 07:43 AM Abhijit Muhurat (Alternative): 12:05 PM to 12:53 PM Ashtami (Kanya Puja): March 26, 2026 Ram Navami: March 27, 2026 The 9 Days of Devotion: Mantras and Offerings Each day ...