Chaitra Navratri (Day 1) date and observance details are computed from the BDA Panchang festival endpoint for India standard Panchang reference.
- Main date
- Thursday, 19 March 2026
- Category
- Navratri
- Deity or focus
- Devi (Shailaputri ... Siddhidatri)
Spring Navratri: Chaitra Shukla Pratipada → Navami. Culminates in Ram Navami.
Observed dates in 2026
- Thursday, 19 March 2026 - Chaitra Shukla Paksha, Tithi 1 (#1 of 30). Sunrise rule: sunrise. Tithi started at 2026-03-19T06:53:29.242333+05:30.
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When is Chaitra Navratri (Day 1) in 2026?
Chaitra Navratri (Day 1) 2026 falls on Thursday, 19 March 2026 (India Panchang reference, Lahiri).
Which deity is Chaitra Navratri (Day 1) dedicated to?
Chaitra Navratri (Day 1) is observed for Devi (Shailaputri ... Siddhidatri).
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