Major festival · Darwin, Australia

Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) 2026 in Darwin

Name: Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana)
Start: 2026-03-20
Location: Darwin

चैत्र नवरात्रि

Friday 20 March 2026 Verified

Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) 2026 in Darwin falls on Friday, 20 March 2026. Chaitra Navratri opens with Ghatasthapana and runs the nine nights of the Goddess in spring, culminating in Ram Navami on the ninth day.

In India (national reference)

19 Mar 2026

Where you are · Darwin

20 Mar 2026

The two differ because the tithi doesn't begin and end at midnight — it can start or finish on different calendar days in Darwin than in New Delhi. DevYatra observes the date correct for where you are, not an India-default calendar.

About Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana)

Chaitra Navratri opens with Ghatasthapana and runs the nine nights of the Goddess in spring, culminating in Ram Navami on the ninth day.

Also known as: Vasant Navratri · Rama Navratri · Ghatasthapana.

Presiding deity: Durga.

Frequently asked

When is Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) 2026 in Darwin?

Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) 2026 in Darwin is on Friday, 20 March 2026, decided at the sunrise window.

Why is Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) on a different date in Darwin than in India?

Because a tithi doesn't start and end at midnight. In India (New Delhi) Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) 2026 is 19 Mar 2026, but the same tithi resolves to 20 Mar 2026 for Darwin's timezone. DevYatra shows the date correct for where you are.

What else is Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) called?

Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) is also known as Vasant Navratri, Rama Navratri, Ghatasthapana.

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