Chaitra Navratri 2026: Dates, Kalash Sthapana Muhurat, and Worship Details Revealed

• Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins on March 19 and concludes on March 27, marking a full nine-day celebration.
• The festival starts on Pratipada Tithi, also considered the first day of the Hindu New Year, celebrated as Ugadi or Gudi Padwa in various regions.
• Auspicious time for Kalash Sthapana is from 06:52 AM to 07:43 AM on March 19, 2026, with an alternative Abhijit Muhurat from 12:05 PM to 12:53 PM.
• Devotees worship Mother Durga for nine days, observing fasts and rituals; this Navratri precedes the summer season.
• Key items for Ghatasthapana include a Kalash, Ganga Jal, mango leaves, coconut, red/yellow cloth, Mouli, Akshat, betel nut, coin, and soil for barley.