Chaitra Navratri 2026
चैत्र नवरात्रि
🎉 Major Festival
Thursday, 19 March 2026
to 27 March
🙏 Deity: Navdurga (9 forms of Durga)
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📖 Significance of Chaitra Navratri
Nine nights of worship dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Also marks Hindu New Year (Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Ugadi in Karnataka). Each day honors a different form of the Goddess.
🪔 Rituals & Puja Vidhi
1Daily puja of each Durga form
2Ghatasthapana (pot ceremony) on Day 1
3Kanya pujan on Day 8/9
4Wearing color of the day
🍽️ Fasting Rules (Vrat Vidhi)
Nine-day fast (sattvic diet — no onion, garlic, grains)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2026?
Chaitra Navratri (चैत्र नवरात्रि) falls on Thursday, 19 March 2026. Celebrations continue until 27 March.
What is the significance of Chaitra Navratri?
Nine nights of worship dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Also marks Hindu New Year (Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Ugadi in Karnataka). Each day honors a different form of the Goddess.