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If you are worried about the exact date of Chaitra Navratri 2026, then clear all the confusion now. This year Chaitra Navratri is going to start from Thursday, March 19, 2026. The special thing is that the new year of Hindu calendar (Vikram Samvat 2083) will also start from this day. As soon as Holi is over, people have started preparing to welcome Mata Rani. Establishing the Kalash on the first day of Navratri has the greatest importance and it is believed that if the puja is performed at an auspicious time, one gets the special blessings of Mata Rani.

Establishment of Kalash on the first day of Navratri is most important. This is considered a way of inviting Maa Durga to one’s home in simple language. This time there are two good times to keep the Kalash on March 19. Morning Muhurta is from 6:11 am to 8:35 am. If you are not able to do the puja early in the morning, then ‘Abhijeet Muhurta’ in the afternoon is the best. Its time will be from 12:05 pm to 12:53 pm. The first date of Navratri will start at 9:34 pm on March 18 and will end at 10:15 pm on March 19.

Why is Kalash established?

Kalash Sthapana is the most important part of Navratri. According to religious beliefs, Kalash is considered to be the form of the entire universe and all the gods and goddesses reside in it. Establishing it means welcoming Maa Durga to your home with respect and praying to her to stay for nine days. Kalash is considered a symbol of happiness, prosperity and peace, hence it should always be kept in auspicious time.

Maa Durga will come sitting on a palanquin

Like every time, this time also people want to know on which ride Mata Rani will come. Because this time Navratri is starting from Thursday, hence Maa Durga is coming sitting on ‘Palki’ (dolli). According to astrology, coming on a palanquin not only brings happiness but it is also a sign of peace and caution. When Navratri ends, the mother will depart riding on an ‘elephant’. Farewell on an elephant is considered a sign of good rains and happiness and prosperity.

Keep these things in mind during puja

According to the scriptures, the Kalash should always be placed after seeing the auspicious time. While worshiping, keep in mind the timings like Chitra Nakshatra and Vaidhriti Yoga and avoid them. Kalash is considered to be the form of the entire world in which all the gods and goddesses reside. So install it with complete cleanliness and rules. This Navratri of Chaitra month is not only a festival of devotion, but it also gives the message of a new beginning of the new year.