Chaitra Navratri 2026: Navratri in India is not only a festival but also a symbol of spiritual energy and new beginnings. Navratri is celebrated every year in the month of Chaitra and Ashwin, but the year starts with Chaitra Navratri. During this time, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped and Kalash is established in every house.
If you are planning for Navratri worship and fasting in this year 2026, then know when Chaitra Navratri starts and which Muhurta will be the most auspicious for establishing the Kalash.
When is Chaitra Navratri 2026?
According to the Panchang, this year Chaitra Shukla Pratipada will start from Thursday, March 19, 2026.
- Pratipada starts: March 19, 2026, 6:52 am
- Pratipada ends: March 20, 2026, 4:52 am
Navratri fasting begins from this day and the installation of Kalash has special significance.
Auspicious time for installation of Chaitra Navratri Kalash
This year, two times are considered especially auspicious for establishing the Kalash. If you miss the morning time, the afternoon time is equally beneficial.
first time: 6:52 am to 7:43 am
Second Muhurta: 12:05 pm to 12:53 pm
It is necessary to keep the house and the place of worship clean during the establishment of the Kalash. On this day, positive energy is infused in the house with special worship of nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Special Yoga on the day of Pratipada
On the first day, some special yogas are being formed on Pratipada which make the puja and installation of Kalash more fruitful.
- Shukla Yoga: from morning to 1:17 am
- Brahma Yoga: after 1:17 pm
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: March 20 from 4:05 am to 6:25 am
Establishing Kalash at the time of Shukla Yoga is considered best.
Chaitra Navratri 2026: Rahu Kaal on the first day
Before doing any auspicious work, it is important to know the Rahu period. On the day of Pratipada, Rahu Kaal will be from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. During this period, it is better to avoid any religious or important work. Chaitra Navratri 2026 symbolizes a new energy, new beginning and the blessings of Goddess Durga.
Whether you are fasting for the first time or following an annual tradition, the blessings of Mother Goddess are considered more fruitful if you do the puja keeping in mind the auspicious time and yoga.
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