Chaitra Navratri

Name: Chaitra Navratri
Start: 2026-03-19
End: 2026-03-19

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.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

- Amavasya
  
  Prev day 08:25 Same day 06:53
- Shukla Pratipada
  
  Same day 06:53 Next day 04:52
Purnima or Amavasya — full or new moon. A potent day for devotion, completion, and intention-setting.
Thursday

Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
Chaitra · Vaishakha

- Uttara Bhadrapada · Pada 1
  
  Same day 05:20 Next day 04:04
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
- Shukla
  
  Same day 04:00 Next day 01:15
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
- Naga
  
  Prev day 19:43 Same day 06:53
- Kimstughna
  
  Same day 06:53 Same day 17:56
- Bava
  
  Same day 17:56 Next day 04:52
A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.

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Thursday, March 19, 2026