Chaitra Navratri 2026: When Will Chaitra Navratri Begin? Know The Auspicious Time For Ghatasthapana

Chaitra Navratri 2026

In Hindu Dharm, there are four Navratris, but two of these are considered secret. During this Chaitra and Shardiya Navratri, Goddess Durga is worshipped with rituals. Every year, Chaitra Navratri begins on the first day of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month and lasts for nine days. This year, there is confusion among people about which date Ghatasthapana will be performed. Click here to read in Hindi. 

When will Chaitra Navratri begin?

This year, the Pratipada Tithi will begin at 6:52 am on 19th March and end at 4:52 am on 20th March. As 19 March marks the first day of Navratri, Ghatasthapana will be performed on this day. According to the Panchang, two Ghatasthapana Muhurtas have been mentioned, one is from 6:52 AM to 7:42 AM. Abhijit Muhurta will be from 12:04 PM to 12:53 PM. Those who do not perform Ghatasthapana during Navratri can worship Goddess Durga during these auspicious times. Click here to read your daily horoscope.

Auspicious Muhurat on the first day of Chaitra Navratri

• Brahma Muhurat: 4:51 am to 5:38 am
• Abhijit Muhurat: 12:04 pm to 12:53 pm
• Vijay Muhurat: 2:29 pm to 3:18 am.
• Godhuli Muhurat: 6:29 pm to 6:53 pm.
• Amrit Kaal Muhurat: 11:32 am to 1:03 am on March 20.
• Nishita Muhurat: 12:04 am to 12:52 am on March 20.
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: 4:05 am to 6:25 am on March 20.