Major festival · Varanasi, India

Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) 2026 in Varanasi

Name: Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana)
Start: 2026-03-19
Location: Varanasi

चैत्र नवरात्रि

Thursday 19 March 2026 Verified

Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) 2026 in Varanasi falls on Thursday, 19 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.

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 Varanasi?

Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) 2026 in Varanasi is on Thursday, 19 March 2026, decided at the sunrise window.

What else is Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) called?

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

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