Chaitri Navratri 2026 to Begin on March 19 in Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Chaitri Navratri will begin from 19th of March and conclude on 27th March in the year 2026. On 19th March, the mahurat between 8.24 am to 12.29 pm is prescribed as the best time for Ghatsthapan.

Chaitri Navratri will witness number of auspicious festivals including Gudi Padvo, Hindu new year and Cheti Chand.

Navratri’s first day is dedicated to Shailputri, followed by Brahmacharini on day 2, Chandraghata – day 3, Kushmanda – day 4, Skandh Mata – day 5, Katyayani – day 6, Kalratri – day 7, Maha Gauri – day 8 and Siddhidatri – day 9.

Millions of pilgrims across Gujarat visit the temples of Goddesses at Pavagadh, Chotila, Ambaji, Bahucharaji and other shaktipeeths during Chaitri Navratri. DeshGujarat