The sacred festival of Chaitra Navratri, which follows Holi, is considered extremely special for devotees of Shakti. According to the Hindu calendar, this nine-day festival is celebrated from the first day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Chaitra month until the ninth day and is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. Devotees eagerly wait for these nine days throughout the year.
It is believed that worshipping, fasting, and meditating on Goddess Durga during Navratri is highly auspicious and brings quick blessings. During this period, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga and perform Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) in their homes. Let’s find out which form of the Goddess will be worshipped on each day of Chaitra Navratri 2026 along with the complete calendar.
Auspicious Time for Chaitra Navratri 2026
According to the Panchang, Chaitra Navratri in 2026 will begin on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and conclude on Friday, March 27, 2026. During these nine days, devotees observe fasts, perform rituals, and worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga with devotion.
It is believed that worshipping the Goddess during this period brings happiness, prosperity, and positive energy into one’s life.
According to astrological calculations, the Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month will begin at 6:52 AM on March 19, 2026, and end at 4:52 AM on March 20, 2026. Ghatasthapana (Kalash installation), which marks the beginning of Navratri, is performed on this day.
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Calendar
| Date | Day | Ritual / Goddess Worship |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | Thursday | First day of Chaitra Navratri – Kalash Sthapana, Worship of Goddess Shailputri |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Second day – Worship of Goddess Brahmacharini |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Third day – Worship of Goddess Chandraghanta |
| March 22, 2026 | Sunday | Fourth day – Worship of Goddess Kushmanda |
| March 23, 2026 | Monday | Fifth day – Worship of Goddess Skandamata |
| March 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Sixth day – Worship of Goddess Katyayani |
| March 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Seventh day – Worship of Goddess Kalaratri |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Eighth day – Worship of Goddess Mahagauri, Ashtami Kanya Pujan |
| March 27, 2026 | Friday | Ninth day – Worship of Goddess Siddhidatri, Navami Kanya Pujan |
| March 28, 2026 | Saturday | Opening of the Chaitra Navratri fast |