Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) 2026
Complete spiritual guide, Shubh Muhurat, step-by-step Puja Vidhi, Vrat Katha, Mantra and Aarti for Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) (चैत्र नवरात्रि (घटस्थापना)).
Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana)(चैत्र नवरात्रि (घटस्थापना))
Beginning of the Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat) and the 9-day worship of Maa Durga beginning with Shailaputri.
Auspicious window for performing sacred rituals.
Ideal duration for family & temple worship.
Guidelines for observing sacred fast and Parana.
Spiritual Significance
Chaitra Navratri marks the auspicious day when Lord Brahma created the universe. Devotees establish the sacred Kalash, sow Jowar (barley seeds), and recite Durga Saptashati.
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
Ghatasthapana
Place a clay pot with pure soil, sow barley seeds, and place a copper Kalash filled with Gangajal, Supari, Coin, and Mango leaves topped with a coconut wrapped in red cloth (Chunri).
Akhand Jyot
Light the sacred eternal lamp with pure cow ghee or sesame oil with sincere prayer for peace and prosperity.
Durga Saptashati Path
Chant Durga Kavach, Argala Stotram, and chapters of Durga Saptashati daily.
Sacred Mantra & Japa
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे ॥ सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके । शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche || Sarva-Mangala-Maangalye Shive Sarvaartha-Saadhike | Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namo-stute ||
Vrat Katha & Ancient Legend
Jai Ambe Gauri
Listen Audio & Lyrics →जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी । तुमको निसदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी ॥