Chaitra Navratri 2026 in Pune
चैत्र नवरात्रि · पुणे
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Chaitra Navratri 2026 in Pune (पुणे) 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 Pune temples like Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati and Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Pune-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 Pune
These temples in Pune are especially powerful during Chaitra Navratri:
- ●Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati
- ●Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati
- ●Tulja Bhavani 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 Pune?
Chaitra Navratri 2026 is celebrated in Pune on Thursday, 19 March 2026.
What is the Chaitra Navratri muhurat in Pune?
The Chaitra Navratri muhurat in Pune is Ghatasthapana: 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM IST on March 19.
Which temples to visit on Chaitra Navratri in Pune?
Famous temples in Pune: Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati, Tulja Bhavani Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Chaitra Navratri?
The planetary ruler of Chaitra Navratri is Maa Durga and her nine forms.