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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Every year Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This is called Chaitra Navratri. This year Navratri is starting from 19th March, which will end on 27th March. Mother Durga is worshiped during Navratri. Along with this, fasting is also observed. Devotion done during Navratri gives special results.

Nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped during Navratri. Food is offered to them. Worship of nine different forms of Goddess Durga is considered to have special significance during Navratri. Let us know about these new forms of Mother Durga, which are worshiped during Navratri.

9 days of Chaitra Navratri and the form of Mother

1. The first day of Navratri is on 19 March. The first day is of Mata Shailputri and she is worshipped.
2. The second day of Navratri is on 20 March. The second day is of Brahmacharini Devi and she is worshipped.
3. The third day of Navratri is on 21st March. The third day is of Chandraghanta Devi and she is worshipped.
4. The fourth day of Navratri is on 22 March. The fourth day is of Kushmana Devi and she is worshipped.
5. The fifth day of Navratri is on 23 March. The fifth day has been dedicated to Skandamata Devi.
6. The sixth day of Navratri is on 24 March. This day has been dedicated to Katyayani Devi.
7. The seventh day of Navratri is on 25 March. This day is considered to be the worship of Maa Kalratri.
8. The eighth day (Ashtami) of Navratri is on 26 March. This day is of Mahagauri.
9. The ninth day (Navami) of Navratri is on March 27. This day is of Siddhadatri Devi.

Chaitra Navratri 2026 Kalash Sthapana Muhurta

This year there are two auspicious times for setting up the Kalash on Chaitra Navratri. The first auspicious time for setting up the Kalash in the morning is from 06:02 am to 7:43 am. Whereas in the afternoon, Abhijeet Muhurta for establishing the Kalash will be from 12:05 pm to 12:53 pm.