Chaitra Navratri 2026 will be celebrated from March 19 to March 27, beginning with Ghatasthapana and ending with Rama Navami. The nine-day festival honors Goddess Durga’s nine forms, with each day marked by specific puja rituals and symbolic colors that devotees wear to enhance spiritual devotion.
Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasant Navratri, coincides with the Hindu lunar new year and is considered highly auspicious for new beginnings. Observed across India, the festival blends spiritual practices with cultural traditions, including Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Puja Details
The festival starts with Ghatasthapana on March 19, symbolizing the invocation of Goddess Durga. Devotees observe fasting, recite Durga Saptashati, and perform daily puja dedicated to the Navdurga forms. Rama Navami on March 27 marks the birth of Lord Rama, concluding the celebrations.
Day-Wise Colours
- March 19: Yellow
- March 20: Green
- March 21: Grey
- March 22: Orange
- March 23: White
- March 24: Red
- March 25: Royal Blue
- March 26: Pink
- March 27: Purple
Key Highlights
- Chaitra Navratri 2026 runs from March 19–27
- Ghatasthapana on March 19 begins the festival
- Rama Navami on March 27 concludes celebrations
- Each day dedicated to a form of Goddess Durga
- Day-wise colours symbolize devotion and energy
Cultural Significance
Chaitra Navratri emphasizes renewal, devotion, and the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated with temple rituals, fairs, and community gatherings, reinforcing India’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.
Sources: Economic Times, Moneycontrol, Hindustan Times, Mint, Business Standard