According to the Panchang, this year due to Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month being two days, there is confusion as to from which day Chaitra Navratri is starting…
Chaitra Navratri is considered one of the holy fasts of Hindu religion. According to the Panchang, there are a total of 4 Navratri in a year out of which two are Chaitra, Shardiya Navratri and two are Gupt Navratri. Every Navratri has its own significance. Similarly, Chaitra Navratri, which starts from Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month, is quite special. Along with this, the new year also starts from this day according to the Hindu calendar. During Chaitra Navratri, there is a ritual to worship Maa Durga and her nine forms.
According to the Panchang, the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is starting from 6:52 am on Thursday, March 19, 2026, which will end on March 20 at 4:51 am. In such a situation, on the basis of Udayatithi, Chaitra Navratri is starting from Thursday, March 19, 2026. According to the Panchang, this year there are two auspicious times for setting up the Kalash on Chaitra Navratri. Performing Ghatasthapana in these Muhurtas is considered beneficial.
First Muhurta: 6:52 am to 7:43 am Second Muhurta: Abhijeet Muhurta – 12:05 pm to 12:53 pm Takmin Ascendant starts – March 19, 2026 at 06:26 am Semin Ascendant ends – March 19, 2026 at 07:43 am
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Choghadiya Muhurta
Auspicious – Best – 06:26 AM to 07:57 AM
Variable – Normal – 10:58 AM to 12:29 PM
Profit – Unnati- 12:29 PM to 02:00 PM
Amrit – Best – 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Auspicious – Best – 05:01 PM to 06:32 PM
In which vehicle will Maa Durga come?
In a verse of Devi Bhagwat Purana, the vehicle is determined according to the time of the week and the sign of coming from each vehicle is different.
Shashisurye gajarudha, shanibhaume turangme. Guru Shukre Cha Dolayan Budhe Nauka Prakirtita.. Falam – Gaje Cha Jalda Devi, Chhatrabhang Turangme. Boats, sarva siddhisyat, swinging, death, death.
The meaning of this verse is that if Navratri starts on Sunday or Monday, then Mata comes on elephant (yard). Horse is their vehicle on Saturn or Tuesday, Dolly on Thursday or Friday and boat on Wednesday.
Fruit-
In this verse, it is also mentioned about the fruits according to the vehicle of the mother. If the mother rides on an elephant, there is more rainfall. If you are riding on a horse, it indicates unrest and disintegration of government or government. Apart from this, if you ride on a boat, then you get accomplishment and success in all your tasks. Along with this, if mother is riding in a doli, then the possibility of death or serious harm is considered certain.
This year Chaitra Navratri is starting from Thursday. That’s why she will come riding in a trolley. There is a possibility of death and serious harm. During Chaitra Navratri, Maa Durga along with her nine forms are worshipped. On the first day, Mother Shailputri, then Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri are worshipped… Astrologer Pt. Pawan Tiwari… Founder President Astrology Seva Sansthan>
(Note – The dates and Muhurat given in this article are based on Panchang calculations. There may be slight variations as per local time and calculations. For any special puja or ritual, please consult your priest or expert, Pandit Astrologer.)
