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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Is it March 19 or 20? Discover Ghatasthapana Muhurat and Dates
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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Why it starts March 19 despite Pratipada on March 20
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18-03-2026, 08:21
Chaitra Navratri 2026: Why it starts March 19 despite Pratipada on March 20
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Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins March 19, though Chaitra Shukla Pratipada Tithi extends to March 20 morning.
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The Hindu calendar dictates Navratri starts on Pratipada Tithi of Chaitra month's Shukla Paksha.
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Vedic Panchang states Pratipada Tithi starts March 19 at 6:52 AM and ends March 20 at 4:52 AM.
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Due to Tithi omission, neither March 19 nor March 20 has a full Pratipada Tithi at sunrise.
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Navratri commences March 19 because March 20 is Dwitiya, and Amayukta Pratipada on March 19 is the only option.
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