Chaitra Navratri 2026: Dates, Puja, and Auspicious Timings Revealed

• In 2026, both Magh and Chaitra Navratri will uniquely begin on the 19th of January and March respectively.
• Magh Gupt Navratri 2026 starts on January 19 and concludes on January 27, with Ghatasthapana muhurat from 7:14 AM to 10:46 AM.
• Astrologer Pandit Deeplal Jaipuri confirmed Chaitra Navratri also begins on March 19, a rare conjunction with Magh Navratri.
• Gupt Navratri is significant for Tantra Sadhana and Mantra Siddhi, with worship of the Ten Mahavidyas.
• The puja involves red clothes, specific offerings like red flowers, and chanting mantras like "Om Tripur Bhairavyai Namah" and "Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche."

Why It Matters: Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins March 19, coinciding with Magh Navratri's January 19 start, a rare astrological event.