Chaitra Navratri 2026: Thursday, 19 March 2026
Chaitra Navratri in 2026 falls on Thursday, 19 March 2026 and runs through 27 March 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: chaitra shukla pratipada — the ugadi date. Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:05 PM – 12:53 PM IST.
All days of Chaitra Navratri 2026
| Date (Delhi) | Observance |
|---|---|
| 19 March 2026 | Ghatasthapana (Day 1) |
| 27 March 2026 | Ram Navami (Day 9) |
Shubh muhurat windows
Ghatasthapana on day one must be done in a shubh muhurat — classically the morning, avoiding Rahu Kaal and an empty (rikta) tithi. The Abhijit Muhurat listed for the start day is the fallback; the app computes the exact ghatasthapana window.
19 March 2026 (Thursday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:05 PM – 12:53 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Chaitra Navratri celebrate?
Chaitra Navratri is the nine-night worship of Durga in her nine forms, from Chaitra Shukla Pratipada to Ram Navami. It begins with Ghatasthapana (installing the kalasha), holds fasts through nine days, and closes with Rama's birthday.
Frequently asked questions
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2026?
Chaitra Navratri in 2026 falls on Thursday, 19 March 2026 and runs through 27 March 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: chaitra shukla pratipada — the ugadi date.
What does Chaitra Navratri celebrate?
Chaitra Navratri is the nine-night worship of Durga in her nine forms, from Chaitra Shukla Pratipada to Ram Navami. It begins with Ghatasthapana (installing the kalasha), holds fasts through nine days, and closes with Rama's birthday.
What is the shubh muhurat on Chaitra Navratri 2026?
The computed windows for 19 March 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 12:05 PM to 12:53 PM IST. Ghatasthapana on day one must be done in a shubh muhurat — classically the morning, avoiding Rahu Kaal and an empty (rikta) tithi. The Abhijit Muhurat listed for the start day is the fallback; the app computes the exact ghatasthapana window.
Does the Chaitra Navratri date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Chaitra Navratri is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2027?
Chaitra Navratri in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 7 April 2027 and runs through 15 April 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Chaitra Navratri 2027 page, linked below.