Chaitra Navratri 2026
चैत्र नवरात्रि
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Chaitra Navratri (चैत्र नवरात्रि) 2026 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. Get authentic Vedic guidance, dos & don'ts, and personal predictions based on your birth chart.
Significance
Most powerful period for spiritual sadhana, fasting, and invoking Shakti energy. Each day worships a different form.
✓ 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?
Chaitra Navratri 2026 falls on Thursday, 19 March 2026.
What is the muhurat for Chaitra Navratri 2026?
Ghatasthapana: 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM IST on March 19
Who is the planetary ruler of Chaitra Navratri?
The planetary ruler of Chaitra Navratri is Maa Durga and her nine forms.
What is the significance of Chaitra Navratri?
Most powerful period for spiritual sadhana, fasting, and invoking Shakti energy. Each day worships a different form.