Chaitra Navratri 2026 in Chennai
चैत्र नवरात्रि · चेन्नई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Chaitra Navratri 2026 in Chennai (चेन्नई) falls on Thursday, 19 March 2026. Planetary ruler: Maa Durga and her nine forms. Auspicious muhurat: Ghatasthapana: 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM IST on March 19. Nine sacred nights dedicated to nine forms of Maa Durga. Beginning of the Hindu New Year. Visit famous Chennai temples like Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Chennai-specific timings.
Significance of Chaitra Navratri
Most powerful period for spiritual sadhana, fasting, and invoking Shakti energy. Each day worships a different form.
🛕 Where to celebrate Chaitra Navratri in Chennai
These temples in Chennai are especially powerful during Chaitra Navratri:
- ●Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- ●Parthasarathy Temple
- ●Marundeeswarar Temple
✓ Do's
- ●Establish Ghatasthapana with Kalash
- ●Observe fasting (Phalahar)
- ●Recite Durga Saptashati daily
- ●Perform Kanya Pujan on Ashtami or Navami
✗ Don'ts
- ●Avoid non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
- ●Do not cut hair or nails during these 9 days
- ●Avoid alcohol and harsh speech
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When is Chaitra Navratri 2026 in Chennai?
Chaitra Navratri 2026 is celebrated in Chennai on Thursday, 19 March 2026.
What is the Chaitra Navratri muhurat in Chennai?
The Chaitra Navratri muhurat in Chennai is Ghatasthapana: 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM IST on March 19.
Which temples to visit on Chaitra Navratri in Chennai?
Famous temples in Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Chaitra Navratri?
The planetary ruler of Chaitra Navratri is Maa Durga and her nine forms.