Chaitra Navratri 2026 Contents: Chaitra Navratri, the festival of devotion to Shakti, is starting from 19th March. Mother is arriving on a palanquin. On the first day, Shukla, Brahma and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is being formed on Ghatasthapana.
According to Devi Purana and other scriptures, Goddess Shakti remains especially awake at this time, hence it is said to be very important to be careful in worship. See here the complete list of material for worship of Goddess, adornment, Ghatasthapana and offering during Navratri.
Chaitra Navratri 2026 when and how long
- Navratri starts – 19 March 2026
- Navratri ends – 27 March 2026
- First day – Worship of Mother Mahagauri
- Ghatasthapana Muhurta – 6.52 am – 7.43 am
- Second Kalash installation time – 12.05 pm – 12.43 pm
navratri ghatasthapana material
Contents of Ghatasthapana (Kalash)
- Kalash (copper/brass/clay) – symbol of creation and life, the Goddess is invoked in it
- Ganga water – symbol of purity and chastity
- Mango or Ashoka leaves – Life energy and positivity
- Coconut (wrapped in Kalawa) – symbol of dedication and perfection
- Soil (for sowing barley) – a sign of progress and prosperity
- Barley (Jaware) – Symbol of harvest, growth and auspicious results
Worship material
Roli, turmeric, Akshat, flowers, incense, lamp, camphor, lamp for Akhand Jyoti, red cloth, Durga Chalisa or Saptashati book, bell, conch shell
Mother's makeup material (sixteen makeup items)
- Red Chunari – Symbol of strength and good fortune
- Turmeric – auspiciousness and purity
- Bindi, Bangle, Bracelet – Femininity and Beauty
- Mehndi – Good luck and happiness
- Kumkum (Sindoor) – Strength and marital good fortune
- perfume/fragrance
enjoyment material
Sweets, Fruits, Coconut, Betel Nut, Betel Nut, Clove, Cardamom
kanya puja material
Chunari, Handkerchief, Dakshina, Gift, Puri, Black Gram, Halwa
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