Every year Navratri starts on Pratipada Tithi (first day) of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. The festival of Navratri is celebrated four times a year. Apart from Chaitra and Shardiya Navratri, there are also two Gupta Navratri. Chaitra and Shardiya Navratri are very special. During this period, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. According to the English calendar, Chaitra Navratri falls in March or April.
Navratri is a special opportunity to get the blessings of Goddess Durga. During this time, he is worshiped with devotion. Devotees observe fast for nine days. By fasting and worshiping during Navratri, Goddess Durga is pleased and removes all the sorrows of life. This year Chaitra Navratri is starting from 19th March. Ghatasthapana has special significance during Navratri. So, let us know what will be the auspicious time of Ghatasthapana in this Navratri.
Chaitra Navratri 2026 dates
According to the calendar, this year the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is starting on March 19 at 6:52 am. This date will end on March 20 at 4:52 am. Therefore, Chaitra Navratri will start from March 19. Chaitra Navratri will end with Ram Navami on March 27.
Chaitra Navratri 2026: Auspicious time for Ghatasthapana?
This year there will be two auspicious times for Ghatasthapana in Chaitra Navratri. The first auspicious time of Ghatasthapana will start at 6:52 am on March 19. This time will end at 7:43 am. Kalash installation can also be done in Abhijeet Muhurta in the afternoon. Ghatasthapana Abhijeet Muhurat will start at 12:05 pm. This auspicious time will last till 12:53 pm.
Chaitra Navratri 2026 auspicious yoga
This year, three auspicious yogas will be formed in Chaitra Navratri. In this Navratri, Shukla, Brahma and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga will be formed. All three yogas are considered auspicious.
