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Kharmas during Navratri Puja: According to the Hindu calendar, in the year 2026, the holy festival of Chaitra Navratri will start from March 19 (Thursday) and continue till March 27 (Friday). This time Kharmas will also be planted during Navratri. In astrology, Kharmas is considered prohibited for auspicious works, hence the question arising in the minds of people is whether it will have any effect on Navratri worship? Let us know how to worship Navratri in Kharmas and what precautions should be taken during this time.

How long will Kharmas last?

According to the calendar, Kharmas begins when the Sun enters Pisces. During this period, it is advised to avoid doing some auspicious activities.

• Start: 15 March 2026, Sunday
• Closing: 14 April 2026, Tuesday

In this way, this year Chaitra Navratri will be celebrated entirely in the midst of Kharmas.

Is it right to worship Navratri in Kharmas?

According to religious beliefs, auspicious functions like marriage, house warming, mundan are not performed in Kharmas. But there is no restriction on worshiping Gods and Goddesses, fasting, chanting, penance and performing religious rituals. For this reason, Navratri worship, Kalash installation, Durga Saptashati recitation and fasting are considered completely auspicious. Kharmas does not affect these religious activities. Therefore, you can easily perform not only Navratri pujas but also any other type of havan-puja during this period.

What can be done during Navratri?

Even during Kharmas, devotees can celebrate Navratri with full rituals. During this time, Ghatasthapana (installation of Kalash) can be done in the house.

• Nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped.
• Durga Saptashati or Devi mantras are recited.
• Satvik food is consumed after fasting.
• Performing all these religious activities is considered auspicious.

What things should be kept in mind?

Although there is no hindrance in performing puja during Navratri, but due to Kharmas, it is considered important to keep some things in mind.

• During this period, do not start marriage, engagement or new auspicious work.
• Avoid entering the house of new house.
• It is considered better to postpone big investments or starting new work.
• Follow sattvikta and rules at the time of worship.

Is this time special from spiritual point of view?

There is a religious belief that the time of Kharmas is very auspicious for devotion and meditation. Therefore, worshiping Goddess Durga during Navratri is believed to yield special results. Devotees wish for spiritual progress at this time through chanting, penance, charity and worship.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and astrology. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.