Chaitra Navratri 2026: Chaitra Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This year, Chaitra Navratri is starting from 19th March, which will end on 27th March. The new Hindu year starts from Chaitra Navratri Pratipada date. This time during Chaitra Navratri, Navratri will last for nine days.
This time Mata Rani is coming riding in a palanquin. This indicates that this time there will be ups and downs. This will affect the entire world. According to beliefs, the arrival of Mata Rani on a palanquin means that the country and the world may be hit by epidemics and diseases. At the same time, it is not considered auspicious for business, economy and politics.
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According to Hindu calendar, Shukla Paksha Pratipada Tithi of Chaitra month will start at 6:52 am on March 19 and the date will end at 4:52 am on March 20, hence this year Chaitra Navratri will start with Ghatasthapana on March 19. According to Udaya Tithi, this year Chaitra Navratri will start from March 19 and it will end on March 27. The new Hindu year starts from Chaitra Navratri Pratipada date.
Nakshatra and auspicious yoga
On the first day of Navratri, there will be a coincidence of Uttarabhadrapad Nakshatra and Shukla Yoga. Kalash Sthapana and Ghatasthapana are done on the first day of Navratri.
Ghatasthapana Muhurta
- dual nature meenalagna morning 06:54 to 07:50 am
- Gemini morning 11:24 to 01:38 pm
- auspicious choghadiya 06:54 am to 08:05 am,
- Choghadiya of variable-profit-nectar From 84 in the morning to 03:32 in the afternoon
- Abhijit Muhurta It will be from 12:11 to 12:59 in the afternoon.
Mata's arrival on palanquin is inauspicious
During Navratri, the Goddess comes on different vehicles, and according to that vehicle, the situation for the next six months is predicted. This time Maa Durga will come riding on a palanquin. Result of arrival of mother in palanquin in Devi Bhagwat “Dholayaan Maranam Dhuvam” It has been said that there will be loss of life and bloodshed.
That is, the arrival of mother on palanquin (doli) is not a sign of auspiciousness. Mother's arrival on the doli is considered to be a sign of socio-political upheaval and epidemic. There are four Navratri's throughout the year, out of which Navratri of Ashwin and Chaitra month is most popular in the society. It is said that Chaitra Navratri was the most famous and prevalent in Satyayuga, this day is also considered to be the beginning of the era, hence the Samvat starts with Chaitra Navratri.
Effect of vehicle of Goddess Maa Durga
Leo is considered to be the vehicle of Maa Durga, but every year, according to the time and date of Navratri, Mother Goddess comes to earth riding on different vehicles. That is, instead of the mother lion, she also comes to earth riding on another vehicle. Mata Durga comes by vehicle and also goes by vehicle.
It is mentioned in Devi Bhagwat Purana that Shashi Surya Gajrudha Shanibhaumai Turangme. Gurushukrech Dolayan Budhe Naukaprakirtita॥ In this verse, different vehicles for the arrival of the Goddess have been mentioned according to the seven days of the week.
- If Navratri starts on Monday or Sunday, it means that Mother Goddess will come on an elephant.
- On Saturday and Tuesday, Mother Goddess comes riding on a horse.
- When Navratri starts on Thursday or Friday, Mata comes on a doli.
- When Navratri puja starts on Wednesday, Mata comes riding on a boat.
The arrival of Navratri with special constellations and yogas has a special impact on human life. Similarly, on the day of installation of the Kalash, the vehicle on which the Goddess is coming towards the earth also has a special impact on human life.
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