{"id":46936,"date":"2025-03-28T11:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T05:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=46936"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:12:35","slug":"chaitra-navratri-significance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/chaitra-navratri-significance\/","title":{"rendered":"Chaitra Navratri 2026: Significance, Date, Muhurat and Rituals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nine-day celebration of Chaitra Navratri 2026 is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga and her nine forms. During this period, devotees fast, pray, and engage in various spiritual activities to seek blessings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83692 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"Eng CTR\" width=\"800\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1-150x51.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Chaitra Navratri 2026: Significance\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Chaitra Navratri is a significant\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hindu festival<\/span><\/span>, marking the beginning of the Hindu year. This festival <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">holds a message on unity and compassion. As we celebrate the festival, we come together as a community, sharing the joy and spirit of the occasion. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">The festival of Chaitra Navratri also reminds us that even in the face of adversity, we can find strength and solace in the divine. During these nine days, we worship the nine different forms of Maa Ambe, each representing strength and wisdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48578\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13172759\/Chaitra-Navratri-2023-Significance-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"Goddess Durga\" width=\"615\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13172759\/Chaitra-Navratri-2023-Significance-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13172759\/Chaitra-Navratri-2023-Significance-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13172759\/Chaitra-Navratri-2023-Significance.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Maa Ambe or Durga blesses her devotees with new beginnings, opportunities, and growth. <span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\">Chaitra Navratri is important because it reminds us that even in the darkest of times, the divine, the Almighty, is with us and is guiding us towards a better tomorrow and happiness.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Chaitra Navratri 2026: Mata Ka Vahan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Based on the start and end day of each year&#8217;s navrati, the vahan savari of the Goddess is determined. For the year 2026, this festival starts and ends on a Sunday. Thus, for this year the vahan that Goddess Durga will be coming and departing from earth is an elephant. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Having an elephant as a vahan is extremely auspicious, according to Hindu mythology. It symbolises peace, prosperity and good fortune. It is also believed that an elephant as Mata&#8217;s vahan represents a year filled with good harvest and adequate rainfall.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Chaitra Navratri 2026: List and Date\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">The nine forms of the Goddess Durga represent different aspects of the divine feminine. Each form is worshipped on a particular day during the festival. Below is the list of the Navratri date April March, along with the names of the Goddesses who are worshipped on each day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" style=\"height: 285px;\" border=\"1\" width=\"992\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"200\" \/>\n<col width=\"233\" \/>\n<col width=\"288\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong>Puja Day<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong>Puja &amp; Festivals<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong>Colour Of The Day<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Day 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">19th March 2026, Thursday<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Ghatasthapana &amp; Shailputri Puja<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Orange<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Day 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">20th March 2026, Friday<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Brahmacharini Puja &amp; Chandraghanta Puja<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">White<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Day 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">21st March 2026, Saturday<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Kushmanda Puja<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Red<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Day 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">22nd March 2026, Sunday<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Skandamata Puja<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Royal Blue<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Day 5<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">23rd March 2026, Monday<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Katyayani Puja<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Yellow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Day 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">24th March 2026, Tuesday<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Maha Saptami &amp; Kalaratri Puja<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Green<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Day 7<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">25th March 2026, Wednesday<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Durga Ashtami &amp; Mahagauri Puja<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Grey<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Day 8<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">26th March 2026, Thursday<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Rama Navami<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Purple<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Day 9<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">27th March 2026, Friday<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Navratri Parana<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Peacock Green<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48590\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13175605\/Chaitra-Navratri-2023-List-and-Date--1-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"Goddess Shailputri\" width=\"615\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13175605\/Chaitra-Navratri-2023-List-and-Date--1-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13175605\/Chaitra-Navratri-2023-List-and-Date--1-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13175605\/Chaitra-Navratri-2023-List-and-Date--1.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Chaitra Navratri Puja Muhurat<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Chaitra Navratri 2026 puja muhurat for Ghathsthapana or kalash sthapana is on 19th March, 2026 from 06:52 AM to 08:07 AM. Also, if you are confused about Chaitra Navratri Ashtami date, then don\u2019t worry; we are here to help. This year, we celebrate Chaitra Navratri Asthami on 26th March 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48567 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13171818\/Chaitra-Navratri-Puja-Muhurat-and-Ashtmi-Date-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13171818\/Chaitra-Navratri-Puja-Muhurat-and-Ashtmi-Date-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13171818\/Chaitra-Navratri-Puja-Muhurat-and-Ashtmi-Date-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13171818\/Chaitra-Navratri-Puja-Muhurat-and-Ashtmi-Date.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Chaitra Navratri Rituals\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ritual of Kalash Sthapana or Gathsthapana attracts immense wealth, abundance and prosperity in one&#8217;s life. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you are unaware of how to perform Kalash Sthapana pooja on Chaitra Navratri 2026, read below to know more!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1. Cleaning The Area &amp; Idols\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Now that you have taken a bath and cleansed yourself, it is time to clean the area where you will perform the pooja. Once you have cleaned the area, start cleaning the idols of the gods and goddesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2. Preparing The Seat<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">After cleaning the pooja area, you should prepare a place to perform the pooja. For example, you can cover a small wooden table with a red cloth. The colour red is auspicious, which is why it is used in several religious activities. Don&#8217;t forget to remember the Lord of beginnings, aka Lord Ganesha, amidst this ritual. Keeping Lord Ganesha in mind is an essential part of any pooja.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3. Kalash Preparation<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">The next step in the Kalash sthapana pooja ritual is Kalash preparation. First, place a Kalash(or pot) on the wooden table covered with red cloth. Then, add water to the Kalash. Finally, it would be best if you add some drops of gangajal into it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>4. Kalava &amp; Swastika\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">The following step involves tying the Kalava around the neck of the Kalash. After that, you should make a swastika mark with roli (red powder) on Kalash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>5. Adding Dry Mango Leaves &amp; Betel Nuts\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Now take some mango leaves, coins and betel nuts and put them inside the kalash. In Hindu mythology, numbers like 5,7 and 11 are auspicious. So, you can add five mango leaves, seven or eleven, as per your choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>6. Placing The Coconut\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Once you have added dry mango leaves, betel nuts and coins inside the kalash, carefully place the coconut on top of the kalash. In some households, people prefer to wrap a red dupatta or chunni around the coconut and then put it over the top of the pot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>7. Offering Flowers &amp; Prayers To The Deity<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">After completing everything, offer flowers to the Almighty. Then, remove any other thought from your mind and ask for his blessings with true devotion.\u00a0<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48568\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13171820\/Chaitra-Navratri-Rituals--300x254.jpg\" alt=\"Kalash sthapana pooja ritual\" width=\"615\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13171820\/Chaitra-Navratri-Rituals--300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13171820\/Chaitra-Navratri-Rituals--150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/13171820\/Chaitra-Navratri-Rituals-.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/which-hindu-god-to-worship-according-to-your-zodiac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Which Hindu God <\/span><\/a><\/b><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/which-hindu-god-to-worship-according-to-your-zodiac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>to<\/b><\/span><b style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> Worship According <\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>to<\/b><\/span><b style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> Your Zodiac Sign?<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Chaitra Navratri 2026: Auspicious Zodiac Signs\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">As per astrological predictions, now we will look into the <span style=\"color: #000000;\">zodiac signs <\/span>that are believed to benefit the most from Chaiti Durga Puja 2026. So read along to find out if your zodiac sign made the cut.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1. Aries (21 March &#8211; 19 April)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Let&#8217;s talk about the first sign of the zodiac, Aries. The festival is a time to set new goals and make positive changes in one&#8217;s life. Maa Ambe blesses you with good health and harmonious relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2. Sagittarius (23 November &#8211; 21 December)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">With the grace of Maa Durga, the natives of this zodiac sign will achieve success in Chaitra Navratri. Not only this, but some of you will also prosper in different fields, such as business, education, love and married life. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3. Taurus (20 April &#8211; 20 May)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Taurus, what does it feel like to be Maa Ambe&#8217;s favourite? The nine days of Chhata Navratra will prove to be auspicious for the natives of this zodiac sign. Maa Ambe blesses you with wealth, abundance, prosperity and peace in your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>4. Gemini (21 May &#8211; 21 June)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Goddess Durga will bestow blessings on those engaged in their own business. In addition, there is a strong possibility of increased income. Also, Maa Ambe will bring good health this Navratri.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>5. Virgo (23 August &#8211; 22 September)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Virgos, don&#8217;t worry, as Maa Durga won&#8217;t leave your hand and will bless you with immense success and growth this Chaitra Navratri 2026. There will be pleasant results in the field of jobs and education this Chaitra Navratri 2026. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><div class=\"custom-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"> <div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">1. What are some of the traditional foods of Chaitra Navratri?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Some traditional foods eaten during the festival include Sabudana Khichdi, Singhare ke Atte (flour) ka samosa, Makhane ki kheer and aloo ki sabzi.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">2. What is the difference between Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The major difference between Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri is that people celebrate Chaitra Navratri in the Hindu month of Chaitra, which falls in March or April. On the other hand, people celebrate Sharad Navratri in the month of Ashwin, which falls in September or October.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">3. What is day 1 of Chaitra Navratri?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The first day of Chaitra Navratri is Pratipada or Ghatsthapana. It marks the beginning of the nine-day festival.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">4. Which mantra is good for Navratri?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">There are several mantras that are auspicious for chanting during Navratri: Om Dum Durgayei Namaha, Om Sarva Mangala Manglaye Shive Sarvatha Sadhike, etc.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">5. What are the nine forms of goddess Durga worshipped during Chaitra Navratri?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">For the nine days, people worship and seek blessings from these forms: Mata Shailputri, Mata Brahmacharini, Mata Chandraghanta, Mata Kushmanda, Mata Skandmata, Mata Katyayani, Mata Kalratri, Mata Mahagauri, and Mata Siddhidatri.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">6. 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