Chaitra Navratri 2026: Dates, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Colors & Puja Vidhi
Chaitra Navratri 2026: Dates, Muhurat, Colors & Vidhi
A New Year. A New Beginning. A Divine Blessing.
As the spring sun rises and nature blooms, we welcome the Hindu New Year with Chaitra Navratri 2026. This is not just a change of season; it is the spiritual reset button for your life. From the devotion of Ghatasthapana to the grand celebration of Ram Navami, these 9 days are powerful enough to heal ailments, remove obstacles, and grant prosperity.
Are you ready to invite Maa Durga and Lord Rama into your home?
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When is Chaitra Navratri 2026?
Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and concludes on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Ghatasthapana Muhurat 2026
The most auspicious ritual of Navratri is Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana), which invokes Goddess Durga into your home. It must be done during the right Muhurat on Day 1.
- Date: March 19, 2026 (Thursday)
- 🌟 Best Muhurat: 06:10 AM to 08:35 AM (Morning)
- Abhijit Muhurat: 12:05 PM to 12:53 PM (Afternoon)
*Note: Timings may vary slightly based on your city (Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, etc.). Please consult our Pandits for the exact local time.
🗓️ Chaitra Navratri 2026: Colors & Schedule
Each day is dedicated to a specific form of Navadurga. Wearing the specific color of the day is believed to attract the Goddess’s blessings.
| Day / Date | Goddess | Color to Wear | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Mar 19, Thu) | Maa Shailputri | 🟡 Yellow | Strength & Stability |
| Day 2 (Mar 20, Fri) | Maa Brahmacharini | 🟢 Green | Growth & Wisdom |
| Day 3 (Mar 21, Sat) | Maa Chandraghanta | 🔘 Grey | Strength to Fight Evil |
| Day 4 (Mar 22, Sun) | Maa Kushmanda | 🟠 Orange | Energy & Creativity |
| Day 5 (Mar 23, Mon) | Maa Skandamata | 🤍 White | Purity & Peace |
| Day 6 (Mar 24, Tue) | Maa Katyayani | 🔴 Red | Passion & Removing Fear |
| Day 7 (Mar 25, Wed) | Maa Kalaratri | 🔵 Royal Blue | Health & Prosperity |
| Day 8 (Mar 26, Thu) | Maa Mahagauri | 🌸 Pink | Hope & Harmony |
| Day 9 (Mar 27, Fri) | Ram Navami / Siddhidatri | 🟣 Purple | Ambition & Power |
The 9 Forms of Durga & Mantras
Chanting the specific mantra for each Goddess invokes her unique energy:
- Maa Shailputri: Om Shaam Sheem Shoom Shailputrayi Namah (For Stability)
- Maa Brahmacharini: Om Braam Breem Broom Brahmachariniyai Namah (For Focus)
- Maa Chandraghanta: Om Hreem Kleem Sheem Chandraghantayai Namah (For Courage)
- Maa Kushmanda: Om Hreem Kushmandayi Jagatprasootyai Namah (For Health)
- Maa Skandamata: Om Hreem Saha Skandmatrayi Namah (For Wisdom)
- Maa Katyayani: Om Hreem Sheem Katyayanayi Namah (For Marriage)
- Maa Kalaratri: Om Aim Hreem Shreem Kaalratriyai Namah (For Protection)
- Maa Mahagauri: Om Hreem Shreem Glaum Gam Gauri Geem Namah (For Peace)
- Maa Siddhidatri: Om Hreem Saha Siddhidatrayi Namah (For Success)
How to Perform Puja at Home?
Step 1: Kalash Sthapana
On Day 1 (March 19), prepare a clay pot with soil and barley seeds. Place a Kalash (copper/silver pot) filled with water, a coin, and betel nut on top. Cover it with mango leaves and a coconut wrapped in red cloth. This invokes the energy of the Goddess.
Step 2: Daily Worship
Light an Akhand Jyot (lamp) that should ideally stay lit for 9 days. Offer hibiscus flowers, fruits, and the specific Prasad for the day. Recite the Durga Saptashati Path or simple Durga Mantras.
Step 3: Kanya Pujan (Ashtami/Navami)
On Ashtami (March 26) or Navami (March 27), invite nine young girls (Kanjaks) to your home. Serve them Halwa, Poori, and Chana. They represent the nine forms of the Goddess.
🍎 SmartPuja’s Mini Fasting Guide
Fasting (Vrat) during Chaitra Navratri prepares the body for the coming summer. It is a spiritual detox.
- Eat Singhara (Water Chestnut), Sabudana & Fruits.
- Use Sendha Namak (Rock Salt) instead of table salt.
- Maintain celibacy and purity of thought.
- Avoid Onion, Garlic, and Non-veg.
- Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and grains (wheat/rice).
- Avoid cutting hair, shaving, or cutting nails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ram Navami 2026 falls on Friday, March 27, 2026. It marks the birth of Lord Rama and the conclusion of Chaitra Navratri.
It is best to perform Ghatasthapana in the morning (during the first one-third of the day). For 2026, the best time is 06:10 AM to 08:35 AM on March 19.
Chaitra Navratri (March/April) marks the Hindu New Year and ends with Ram Navami. Sharad Navratri (Sept/Oct) commemorates Durga’s victory over Mahishasura and ends with Dussehra (Vijayadashami).
