🌅 Chaitra Navratri 2026 – Panchang Details

(India-wide estimates. For exact city-wise muhurat, tell me your location.)

🔱 Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) Muhurat 2026

Ghatasthapana must be done during Pratipada and after sunrise.

⭐ Ghatasthapana Muhurat

1 April 2026 — 06:05 AM to 08:45 AM (Recommended)

This period falls within:
✔ Pratipada
✔ Daytime
✔ Shubh Lagna
✔ Avoids Rahu Kalam

If you want, I can prepare city-wise exact muhurat.

🌺 Chaitra Navratri 2026 – Day 1 (Maa Shailputri Puja)

The first day is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, the daughter of the Himalayas.

Offerings:

• Pure ghee on the feet
• White flowers
• Bilva leaves
• Akshat
• Chandan

This worship removes past karmic burdens and clears the path for spiritual stability.

🪔 Significance of Chaitra Navratri

⭐ 1. Beginning of the Hindu New Year

Most Indian states follow the Lunar New Year from this day.

⭐ 2. Nine Forms of Maa Durga

Each day is dedicated to a different form of the Goddess.

⭐ 3. Special for Rama Navami

Chaitra Navratri culminates with Ram Navami (appearance of Lord Rama).

⭐ 4. Ideal Time for Sadhana

Auspicious for:

• Mantra chanting
• Meditation
• Fasting
• Starting new ventures

⭐ 5. Symbol of Renewal

It marks the beginning of the Vasant (Spring) season, symbolizing purity, growth, and positivity.

🌼 How to Perform Navratri Puja

✔ Clean the house and puja place

✔ Install Kalash (Ghatasthapana)

✔ Place coconut wrapped with red cloth

✔ Light the Akhand Jyoti

✔ Offer flowers, dhoop, Deepam

✔ Recite Durga Saptashati / Devi Kavach

✔ Observe fast (optional)

✔ Offer Bhog (fruits, milk, jaggery)

🍃 Fasting Rules

• Fruit, milk, yogurt, and vrat-attā are allowed
• Avoid onion, garlic, and grains
• One meal a day (Phalahar) is preferred
• Focus on mantra chanting:
  “ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः”

🎉 Chaitra Navratri Cultural Celebrations

• Ram Navami processions
• Kalash Yatra
• Ramlila performances
• Kanya Pujan (Day 8 or 9)
• Vrat Visarjan on Navami

❓ FAQs – Chaitra Navratri 2026

Q1. When does Chaitra Navratri start in 2026?

On 1 April 2026 (Wednesday).

Q2. What is the Ghatasthapana Muhurat?

Around 06:05 AM – 08:45 AM.

Q3. Which goddess is worshipped first?

Maa Shailputri.

Q4. Is Navratri fasting compulsory?

No. It is voluntary but spiritually beneficial.

Q5. How many days is Chaitra Navratri?

9 days — from Pratipada to Navami.