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Chaitra Navratri 2026: According to the Hindu calendar, the new Hindu calendar begins on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Nine different forms of Maa Durga are worshiped on Navratri. This year chaitra navratri Starting from March 19. According to religious beliefs, every year on Navratri, Mother Goddess comes to earth from heaven. Every year Mother Goddess comes to earth in different vehicles and also departs in different vehicles.

This year, Goddess Durga will arrive on a palanquin and after the end of Navratri, she will depart on an elephant. According to religious beliefs, the indication of the vehicle in which Mother Goddess arrives on Navratri is considered very important. In such a situation, let us know what is the significance of the vehicle of Goddess Durga to travel on earth.

When does Chaitra Navratri start?

In the year 2026, Chaitra Navratri will start from Thursday, March 19. This time Chaitra Navratri will last for 9 days, that is, there will be no decay of any date. Chaitra Navratri will end with Ram Navami on Friday, March 27. Different forms of Mother Goddess are worshiped for 9 days of Navratri. Along with this, devotees keep fast for 9 days and worship with rituals.

What is the auspicious time for setting up Chaitra Navratri Kalash?

Establishment of Kalash on the first day of Chaitra Navratri i.e. on Pratipada Tithi has special significance. With this, the Hindu New Year begins. On this day, Kalash is established with rituals in homes and temples. According to the Panchang, the auspicious time for establishment of Kalash on March 19 will be from 6:52 am to 7:43 am. Apart from this, Kalash establishment can be done in Abhijeet Muhurta.

On whom will mother come riding?

According to Hindu religious scriptures, the arrival of the Goddess is decided on the basis of the day with which Navratri starts. In such a situation, this time Chaitra Navratri is starting from Thursday, in such a situation, the arrival of the Mother is considered on the palanquin. Coming on the palanquin indicates the omens. According to Devi Purana, the arrival of the Mother on the palanquin is not considered good. It is full of many ups and downs in the society. Economic recession in the country and the world. There are signs of an epidemic. There are full possibilities of natural disasters occurring. Apart from this, there are signs of an epidemic in the country and the world.

On which vehicle will mother’s farewell be held?

This year, Chaitra Navratri will start from March 19 and continue till March 27. On Friday, March 27, Goddess Durga departs on an elephant, which is considered auspicious in the scriptures. Elephant is considered a symbol of happiness, prosperity and well-being. This is a sign of good rains and improvement in economic condition.

How is the ride of Maa Durga decided?

The festival of Navratri has a special significance in the Hindu religion. The arrival and departure of Mother Durga from the earth on Navratri has a special significance. There are both auspicious and inauspicious signs of Mother Durga’s ride. The main vehicle of Mother Durga is considered to be a lion. But whenever the festival of Navratri comes, Goddess Durga comes from heaven to earth in different vehicles. Depending on the day of the week from which Navratri begins, the arrival and departure of Mother is celebrated. The vehicle is fixed.