Chaitra Navratri 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Nine nights dedicated to the nine forms of the goddess Durga, beginning the Hindu lunar new year. Marked by fasting, prayer, and devotional music.
Day timings · Tithi
Shukla Pratipada
till 04:52, 20 Mar
Lunar month Chaitra · Shukla Paksha
Kept on the day the tithi stands at sunrise; the observance runs through the day.
- Sunrise
- 06:26
- Sunset
- 18:31
- Moonrise
- 06:24
Timings for New Delhi, India
See full panchangAlso on this day
Every other observance and vrat kept on Thursday, March 19, 2026, each with its own time.
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The lunar new year of the Deccan — households raise the gudi flag at dawn to mark Brahma's creation of time. One of the sade-teen muhurat, the almanac tradition's three-and-a-half days held auspicious for any new beginning.
Festivals around this day
Every festival, observance and vrat from ten days before to ten days after, so the whole season is on one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Chaitra Navratri in 2026?
- In 2026, Chaitra Navratri is on Thursday, 19 March. The tithi is Shukla Pratipada.
- What else is observed on Chaitra Navratri 2026?
- Also on Thursday, 19 March: Gudi Padwa.
