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Chaitra (purnimanta), Chaitra (amanta)

Chaitra Navratri 2026: date and Ghatasthapana time

In the calendar: Chaitra Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana)

चैत्र नवरात्रि

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In Washington DC, Chaitra Navratri begins on Thursday, March 19, 2026 with Ghatasthapana. Its last day is Navami, Thursday, March 26, 2026. Families who end the fast on Dashami break it (parana) on Friday, March 27, 2026. Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:13–11:15 AM in Washington DC.

  • Washington DC

    Thursday, March 19, 2026

    Ends on Navami, Thursday, March 26. Parana on Dashami: Friday, March 27.

    Washington DC. Smarta rule, for all traditions.

The same date in India (New Delhi).

Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day)

7:13–11:15 AM

Washington DC Thursday, March 19

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The days of Chaitra Navratri 2026

Dates for Washington DC. India’s date is shown where it differs.

  1. Chaitra Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana), Thursday, March 19, 2026.7:13–11:15 AM
  2. Chaitra Navratri day 2, Friday, March 20, 2026
  3. Chaitra Navratri day 3, Saturday, March 21, 2026
  4. Chaitra Navratri day 4, Sunday, March 22, 2026
  5. Chaitra Navratri day 5, Monday, March 23, 2026
  6. Chaitra Navratri day 6, Tuesday, March 24, 2026
  7. Chaitra Durga Ashtami, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.India: Thu 26 Mar
  8. Ram Navami, Thursday, March 26, 2026.11:59 AM–2:28 PM

The rule

Begins with Ghatasthapana on the day Chaitra Shukla Pratipada prevails in the first third of the daytime (if two days have it, the day Pratipada holds sunrise: a Pratipada joined with Amavasya is not taken) and runs to Navami.

The times that decide it (Washington DC): Shukla Pratipada 9:23 PM, 18 Mar to 7:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:14 AM to 11:15 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:13 AM to 11:15 AM, 19 Mar. Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.

Chaitra Navratri 2026 in each city

US

City Date Times that decide it Also
New York Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 9:23 PM, 18 Mar to 7:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:02 AM to 11:03 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:00 AM to 11:03 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:00 AM – 11:03 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:39 PM – 1:28 PM
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Edison, NJ Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 9:23 PM, 18 Mar to 7:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:04 AM to 11:05 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:02 AM to 11:04 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:02 AM – 11:04 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:41 PM – 1:29 PM
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Washington DC Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 9:23 PM, 18 Mar to 7:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:14 AM to 11:15 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:13 AM to 11:15 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:13 AM – 11:15 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:51 PM – 1:40 PM
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Atlanta Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 9:23 PM, 18 Mar to 7:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:43 AM to 11:45 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:42 AM to 11:44 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:42 AM – 11:44 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 1:21 PM – 2:09 PM
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Boston Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 9:23 PM, 18 Mar to 7:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:50 AM to 10:52 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 6:49 AM to 10:51 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:49 AM – 10:51 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:28 PM – 1:16 PM
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Philadelphia Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 9:23 PM, 18 Mar to 7:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:07 AM to 11:08 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:05 AM to 11:07 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:05 AM – 11:07 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:44 PM – 1:32 PM
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Chicago Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 8:23 PM, 18 Mar to 6:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:57 AM to 10:58 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 6:55 AM to 10:57 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:55 AM – 10:57 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:34 PM – 1:22 PM
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Houston Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 8:23 PM, 18 Mar to 6:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:27 AM to 11:28 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:26 AM to 11:28 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:26 AM – 11:28 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 1:05 PM – 1:53 PM
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Dallas Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 8:23 PM, 18 Mar to 6:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:33 AM to 11:34 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:32 AM to 11:34 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:32 AM – 11:34 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 1:10 PM – 1:59 PM
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Los Angeles Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:23 PM, 18 Mar to 4:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:59 AM to 11:00 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 6:57 AM to 10:59 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:57 AM – 10:59 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:36 PM – 1:25 PM
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San Jose, CA Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:23 PM, 18 Mar to 4:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:13 AM to 11:15 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:12 AM to 11:14 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:12 AM – 11:14 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:51 PM – 1:39 PM
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Fremont, CA Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:23 PM, 18 Mar to 4:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:14 AM to 11:15 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:12 AM to 11:14 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:12 AM – 11:14 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:51 PM – 1:40 PM
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Sunnyvale, CA Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:23 PM, 18 Mar to 4:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:14 AM to 11:15 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:12 AM to 11:15 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:12 AM – 11:15 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:51 PM – 1:40 PM
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Cupertino, CA Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:23 PM, 18 Mar to 4:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:14 AM to 11:15 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:12 AM to 11:15 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:12 AM – 11:15 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:51 PM – 1:40 PM
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Seattle Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:23 PM, 18 Mar to 4:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:15 AM to 11:17 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:13 AM to 11:16 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:13 AM – 11:16 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:53 PM – 1:41 PM
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UK

City Date Times that decide it Also
London Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 1:23 AM to 11:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:05 AM to 10:07 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:03 AM to 10:06 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:05 AM – 10:07 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 11:44 AM – 12:32 PM
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Birmingham, UK Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 1:23 AM to 11:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:12 AM to 10:14 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:10 AM to 10:13 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:12 AM – 10:14 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 11:51 AM – 12:40 PM
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Leicester Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 1:23 AM to 11:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:09 AM to 10:11 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:07 AM to 10:10 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:09 AM – 10:11 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 11:48 AM – 12:37 PM
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Manchester Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 1:23 AM to 11:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:14 AM to 10:16 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:11 AM to 10:15 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:14 AM – 10:16 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 11:53 AM – 12:41 PM
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Canada

City Date Times that decide it Also
Toronto Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 9:23 PM, 18 Mar to 7:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:24 AM to 11:25 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:22 AM to 11:24 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:22 AM – 11:24 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 1:01 PM – 1:49 PM
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Brampton Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 9:23 PM, 18 Mar to 7:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:25 AM to 11:26 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:23 AM to 11:26 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:23 AM – 11:26 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 1:02 PM – 1:51 PM
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Vancouver Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:23 PM, 18 Mar to 4:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:19 AM to 11:20 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:16 AM to 11:19 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:16 AM – 11:19 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:56 PM – 1:44 PM
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Calgary Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 7:23 PM, 18 Mar to 5:22 PM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:43 AM to 11:44 AM, 18 Mar; first third of daytime 7:40 AM to 11:43 AM, 19 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:40 AM – 11:43 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 1:20 PM – 2:08 PM
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Australia

City Date Times that decide it Also
Sydney Fri 20 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 12:23 PM, 19 Mar to 10:22 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:57 AM to 11:00 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:57 AM to 11:00 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 20 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:57 AM – 10:22 AM
In India (New Delhi): Thu 19 Mar
Melbourne Fri 20 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 12:23 PM, 19 Mar to 10:22 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 7:21 AM to 11:25 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 7:22 AM to 11:25 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 20 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:22 AM – 10:22 AM
In India (New Delhi): Thu 19 Mar
Brisbane Fri 20 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 11:23 AM, 19 Mar to 9:22 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 5:50 AM to 9:53 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 5:51 AM to 9:53 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 20 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 5:51 AM – 9:22 AM
In India (New Delhi): Thu 19 Mar
Perth Fri 20 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 9:23 AM, 19 Mar to 7:22 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:18 AM to 10:22 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:19 AM to 10:22 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on both days; the rule takes the day it holds at sunrise (20 Mar).
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:19 AM – 7:22 AM
In India (New Delhi): Thu 19 Mar

India

City Date Times that decide it Also
New Delhi Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:26 AM to 10:28 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:25 AM to 10:27 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:28 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:05 PM – 12:53 PM
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Mumbai Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:43 AM to 10:45 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:42 AM to 10:45 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:45 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:22 PM – 1:10 PM
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Kolkata Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 5:41 AM to 9:43 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 5:40 AM to 9:43 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 9:43 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 11:20 AM – 12:08 PM
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Chennai Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:13 AM to 10:15 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:13 AM to 10:15 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:15 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 11:52 AM – 12:41 PM
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Bengaluru Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:24 AM to 10:26 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:23 AM to 10:26 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:26 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:03 PM – 12:51 PM
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Hyderabad Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:21 AM to 10:23 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:20 AM to 10:22 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:23 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 11:59 AM – 12:48 PM
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Ahmedabad Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:45 AM to 10:46 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:44 AM to 10:46 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:46 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:23 PM – 1:11 PM
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Surat Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:43 AM to 10:45 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:43 AM to 10:45 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:45 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:22 PM – 1:10 PM
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Pune Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:39 AM to 10:41 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:38 AM to 10:41 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:41 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:18 PM – 1:06 PM
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Jaipur Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:32 AM to 10:33 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:31 AM to 10:33 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:33 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:10 PM – 12:59 PM
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Lucknow Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:11 AM to 10:13 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:10 AM to 10:12 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:13 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 11:50 AM – 12:38 PM
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Varanasi Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:03 AM to 10:05 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:02 AM to 10:04 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:05 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 11:41 AM – 12:30 PM
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Patna Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 5:54 AM to 9:56 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 5:53 AM to 9:56 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 9:56 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 11:33 AM – 12:21 PM
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Chandigarh Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:28 AM to 10:30 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:27 AM to 10:29 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:30 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:06 PM – 12:55 PM
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Bhopal Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:25 AM to 10:27 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:24 AM to 10:26 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:27 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:04 PM – 12:52 PM
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Thiruvananthapuram Thu 19 Mar – Fri 27 Mar Shukla Pratipada 6:53 AM, 19 Mar to 4:52 AM, 20 Mar; first third of daytime 6:27 AM to 10:29 AM, 19 Mar; first third of daytime 6:26 AM to 10:28 AM, 20 Mar
Shukla Pratipada holds the first third of daytime on 19 Mar only.
Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 6:53 AM – 10:29 AM
Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurta (alternative): 12:05 PM – 12:54 PM
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Panchang for the first day of Chaitra Navratri: Thursday, March 19, 2026, Washington DC

Tithi
Shukla Pratipada (ends 7:22 PM), then Dwitiya (ends 5:01 PM +1 day)
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada (ends 6:35 PM), then Revati (ends 4:58 PM +1 day) Name letters for this nakshatra
Yoga
Shukla (ends 3:47 PM), then Brahma (ends 12:45 PM +1 day)
Karana
Kimstughna (ends 8:26 AM), then Bava (ends 7:22 PM), then Balava (ends 6:14 AM +1 day), then Kaulava (ends 5:01 PM +1 day)
Weekday
Thursday (गुरुवार)
Month
Chaitra (Amanta) · Chaitra (Purnimanta)
Tamil month
Panguni 6 (solar month)
Year
Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2082 · Shaka Samvat 1948
Sunrise
7:13 AM
Sunset
7:19 PM
Moonrise
7:25 AM
Moonset
8:15 PM
Rahu Kaal
2:46 PM – 4:17 PM
Yamaganda
7:13 AM – 8:43 AM
Gulika Kalam
10:14 AM – 11:45 AM
Abhijit Muhurta
12:51 PM – 1:40 PM
Brahma Muhurta
5:37 AM – 6:25 AM

Today’s panchang for Washington DC

About the festival

Chaitra Navratri is the spring Navratri: nine nights of worship of the Goddess in the bright half of Chaitra, at the start of the Hindu lunar year. It begins on the first tithi, Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, and ends on the ninth, Navami, the tithi of Ram Navami, the birthday of Rama.

Written for Pujadeep and checked against the sources listed. See the sources

Read the Chaitra Navratri guide: what, why and how

Questions families ask

What are the Chaitra Navratri 2026 timings in my city?

Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Ghatasthapana muhurat (first third of the day): 7:13 AM – 11:15 AM. Find your city’s panchang

When is Chaitra Navratri 2027?

The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2027, Chaitra Navratri is on Wednesday, April 7, 2027 in Washington DC. Chaitra Navratri 2027

How is the date found for my city?

Each city’s date is computed for that city, from its own sunrise and sunset and the times the tithi begins and ends, with the rule named below. Find your city in the table above.

Which rule sets the date of Chaitra Navratri?

Begins with Ghatasthapana on the day Chaitra Shukla Pratipada prevails in the first third of the daytime (if two days have it, the day Pratipada holds sunrise: a Pratipada joined with Amavasya is not taken) and runs to Navami. How we compute dates

The rule and its sources

Tradition: all traditions.

Rule sources

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Computed for 43 cities on Thursday, March 19, 2026

Rule: Begins with Ghatasthapana on the day Chaitra Shukla Pratipada prevails in the first third of the daytime (if two days have it, the day Pratipada holds sunrise: a Pratipada joined with Amavasya is not taken) and runs to Navami.

What the words mean: Paksha: Shukla and Krishna · Purnima and Amavasya

Calculated for your location from NASA JPL's DE440 ephemeris and Astronomy Engine (MIT licence), with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Times can differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. For vrat and puja timings, follow your family or temple tradition.

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Checked against the sources listed, October 15, 2026.
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October 27, 2026

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