Chaitra Navratri

चैत्र नवरात्रि

19 मार्च 2026 — 27 मार्च 2026

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Nine sacred days of Devi worship marking the Hindu New Year. Each day honours a different form of Goddess Durga.

देवी उपासना के नौ पवित्र दिन — हिंदू नववर्ष की शुरुआत। प्रत्येक दिन माँ दुर्गा के एक रूप की पूजा होती है।

दुर्गा कवच अर्गला स्तोत्रम्कीलक स्तोत्रम्पूजा विधि एवं मुहूर्त व्रत कथा दुर्गा आरती दुर्गा चालीसा दुर्गा मंत्र नवरात्रि शुभकामनाएँ

इस त्योहार के बारे में

Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar New Year and is celebrated for nine days, each dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga.

चैत्र नवरात्रि हिंदू नववर्ष की शुरुआत का पर्व है, जिसमें माँ दुर्गा के नौ रूपों की पूजा की जाती है।

✨ मुख्य महत्व

Nine days of worship
fasting
and celebration. Key events: Ghatasthapana
Durga Ashtami
Rama Navami.

🙏 कैसे मनाएँ

Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
Include: Nine days of worship.
Include: fasting.
Include: and celebration. Key events: Ghatasthapana.
Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.

March मार्गदर्शन

Renewal, forgiveness, and spring celebrations.

Community celebration with respect
Natural colors and sattvic prasad
Resolve for positive conduct

🔱 Navadurga Daily Guide (2026)

Day 1 · Mar 19

Maa Shailputri

माँ शैलपुत्री

Yellow🍽️ Cow Ghee

Day 2 · Mar 20

Maa Brahmacharini

माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी

Green🍽️ Sugar / Panchamrit

Day 3 · Mar 21

Maa Chandraghanta

माँ चन्द्रघण्टा

Grey🍽️ Milk sweets

Day 4 · Mar 22

Maa Kushmanda

माँ कूष्माण्डा

Orange🍽️ Malpua

Day 5 · Mar 23

Maa Skandamata

माँ स्कन्दमाता

White🍽️ Banana

Day 6 · Mar 24

Maa Katyayani

माँ कात्यायनी

Red🍽️ Honey

Day 7 · Mar 25

Maa Kalaratri

माँ कालरात्री

Royal Blue🍽️ Jaggery

Day 8 · Mar 26Maha Ashtami

Maa Mahagauri

माँ महागौरी

Pink🍽️ Coconut

Day 9 · Mar 27Ram Navami

Maa Siddhidatri

माँ सिद्धिदात्री

Purple🍽️ Halwa, Puri, Chana

📋 Pooja Vidhi & Muhurat

Kalash Sthapana / Ghatasthapana

The ritual of establishing the sacred pot marks the beginning of Navratri.

🕐 2026 Muhurat: March 19, 06:52 AM – 10:10 AM

Items: Clay pot, mango leaves, coconut, red cloth, akshata, Ganga jal, soil, barley seeds.

Kanya Pujan

Worship of nine young girls representing Navadurga. On Ashtami (Mar 26) & Navami (Mar 27). Offer halwa, puri, chana and gifts.

Havan Vidhi

Sacred fire ritual on Navami (Day 9) to conclude the fast. Offer samagri with Durga Saptashati mantras.

✅ Vrat — What to Eat

Sabudana (Sago) — khichdi, vada
Kuttu ka Atta (Buckwheat flour)
Singhara Atta (Water chestnut flour)
Fruits, Milk, Curd, Lassi
Sendha Namak (Rock salt)
Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, Peanuts
Makhana (Fox nuts), Dry fruits

❌ Vrat — What to Avoid

Onion and Garlic
Wheat and Rice
Regular salt (use Sendha Namak)
Non-vegetarian food
Alcohol and tobacco
Corn flour, Maida

📖 Vrat Katha (व्रत कथा)

The traditional story recounts how Maa Durga, created by the combined powers of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, battled and defeated the demon Mahishasura who had conquered the three worlds. After nine nights of fierce battle, the Goddess slew Mahishasura on the tenth day (Vijayadashami), restoring Dharma and peace. Devotees observe the fast to invoke her divine protection and blessings.

📜 Durga Saptashati Trayam — Recite During Navratri

1. Durga Kavach 2. Argala Stotram 3. Keelak Stotram

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