Chaitra Navratri 2026 in Mumbai
चैत्र नवरात्रि · मुंबई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Chaitra Navratri 2026 in Mumbai (मुंबई) 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 Mumbai temples like Siddhivinayak Temple and Mahalakshmi Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Mumbai-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 Mumbai
These temples in Mumbai are especially powerful during Chaitra Navratri:
- ●Siddhivinayak Temple
- ●Mahalakshmi Temple
- ●Babulnath Temple
- ●ISKCON Juhu
✓ 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 Mumbai?
Chaitra Navratri 2026 is celebrated in Mumbai on Thursday, 19 March 2026.
What is the Chaitra Navratri muhurat in Mumbai?
The Chaitra Navratri muhurat in Mumbai is Ghatasthapana: 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM IST on March 19.
Which temples to visit on Chaitra Navratri in Mumbai?
Famous temples in Mumbai: Siddhivinayak Temple, Mahalakshmi Temple, Babulnath Temple, ISKCON Juhu.
Who is the planetary ruler of Chaitra Navratri?
The planetary ruler of Chaitra Navratri is Maa Durga and her nine forms.