Chaitra Navratri Colours 2026: Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day significant Hindu celebration that begins on the first day of the Hindu luni-solar calendar, in the first Hindu month of Chaitra, which corresponds to March or April in the English calendar.
This year, it will , which will also be observed as Lord Ram’s birthday, known as Ram Navami.
According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timing for Ghatasthapana this year would be between 6:52 AM and 7:43 AM on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Rama Navami, Lord Rama’s birthday, usually falls on the ninth day of the Navratri festival; therefore, it is also known as Ram Navami or Ram Navratri.
All nine days of Navratri are dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Shakti, with each day being associated with a different colour and signifying a particular meaning and energy.
Incorporating these colours on these nine days is considered to be auspicious and believed to attract wealth, prosperity, abundance, blessings, and good fortune.
Source: Drik Panchang
