Chaitra Navratri Begins 2028
Trikaal Sandesh — Direct Answer
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. This sacred period is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Navadurga, manifesting in nine forms. Devotees perform specific Pujas and observe fasts to seek blessings. It signifies the triumph of divine power over negativity and marks the start of the Hindu New Year, fostering spiritual growth and renewal.
🕐 Chaitra Navratri Begins 2028 Timings for India
| Tithi | Pratipada (Shukla Paksha) — 11:43 upto |
| Nakshatra | Revati, Pada 2 — 21:46 upto |
| Yoga · Karana | Indra · Bava |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:01-12:50 |
| Rahu Kaal | 07:51-09:23 |
| Yamaganda · Gulika | 10:54-12:26 · 13:57-15:29 |
| Sunrise · Sunset | 06:20 · 18:32 |
Computed for India (28.6139, 77.209) with Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsha. All five angas read at local sunrise.
📜 How this date was determined
Pratipada pervades sunrise kaal on one day only (100% of the window). Ghatasthapana is paraviddha, as in Sharad Navratri.
Computed by Trikaal Vaani from Swiss Ephemeris and the classical nirnaya rules — Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, and the Report of the Calendar Reform Committee. Not copied from another calendar.
🕐 Chaitra Navratri Begins 2028 timings across India
| City | Sunrise | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | 06:20 | 12:01-12:50 | 07:51-09:23 |
| Mumbai | 06:40 | 12:19-13:07 | 08:10-09:41 |
| Noida | 06:19 | 12:00-12:49 | 07:50-09:22 |
| Gurgaon | 06:21 | 12:02-12:51 | 07:52-09:24 |
| Bangalore | 06:22 | 12:00-12:48 | 07:52-09:23 |
| Hyderabad | 06:17 | 11:56-12:44 | 07:47-09:18 |
| Pune | 06:36 | 12:15-13:03 | 08:06-09:37 |
| Kolkata | 05:37 | 11:17-12:05 | 07:08-08:39 |
| Chennai | 06:11 | 11:49-12:37 | 07:41-09:12 |
| Ahmedabad | 06:40 | 12:20-13:08 | 08:11-09:42 |
✓ Do's
- Observe sincere fasting.
- Maintain home cleanliness.
- Chant Devi Mantras.
- Meditate daily.
- Practice compassion.
✗ Don'ts
- Consume non-vegetarian food.
- Cut hair or nails.
- Engage in arguments.
- Use harsh language.
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