Chaitra Navratri 2066 Date — Friday, March 26, 2066
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2066? Chaitra Navratri 2066 falls on Friday, March 26, 2066.
Observance: Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chaitra Navratri 2066 calendar — nine days, Devi forms & colours
| Night | Date & day | Devi | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fri, 26 March 2066 | Shailputri | Green |
| Day 2 | Sat, 27 March 2066 | Brahmacharini | Grey |
| Day 3 | Sun, 28 March 2066 | Chandraghanta | Orange |
| Day 4 | Mon, 29 March 2066 | Kushmanda | White |
| Day 5 | Wed, 31 March 2066 | Skandamata | Royal Blue |
| Day 6 | Thu, 1 April 2066 | Katyayani | Yellow |
| Day 7 | Fri, 2 April 2066 | Kaalratri | Green |
| Day 8 | Sat, 3 April 2066 | Mahagauri | Grey |
| Day 9 | Sun, 4 April 2066 | Siddhidatri | Orange |
Navratri colours follow the weekday each night falls on, which is why the list changes every year. Some regional lists swap the last two colours for pink and purple — follow the one your community uses. When a tithi is doubled or dropped, two nights can share a date or a night can be skipped.
Chaitra Navratri 2066 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Day 1) | Fri, 26 March 2066 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Day 8) | Sat, 3 April 2066 | |
| Ram Navami (Day 9) | Sun, 4 April 2066 | Concludes Chaitra Navratri |
Why we celebrate
Beginning of nine nights of Devi — installation of sacred kalash invoking Durga.
How it is celebrated
Daily Devi puja, golu/kolu display in South India, garba/dandiya in Gujarat, Durga puja in Bengal. Fasting or sattvic diet through nine days.
Puja timing
Morning and evening puja; Ghatasthapana on Day 1 during Shubh muhurta. Sandhya arati each night.
Foods & offerings
Fasting foods: sabudana, kuttu, fruits, milk. South India: sundal prasadam daily. Bengal: bhog to Ma Durga.
Rituals
- Ghatasthapana (Day 1): establish kalash, invoke Durga, sow barley/jowar.
- Daily: lamp, Devi stotram, offer flowers and naivedyam.
- Color-coded dress optional per day; visit temples for alankaram darshan.
- Kanya puja (invite young girls as Devi) on Ashtami or Navami in many homes.
- Ayudha puja / Saraswati puja on Mahanavami in several regions.
- Vijayadashami: visarjan, sindoor khela, and new beginnings.
Chaitra Navratri dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2065 | Mon, 6 April 2065 |
| 2066 | Fri, 26 March 2066 |
| 2067 | Thu, 14 April 2067 |
| 2068 | Tue, 3 April 2068 |
| 2069 | Sat, 23 March 2069 |
Hindu festivals around Chaitra Navratri 2066
- Ugadi 2066 date — Fri, 26 March 2066
- Gudi Padwa 2066 date — Fri, 26 March 2066
- Ram Navami 2066 date — Sun, 4 April 2066
- Holi 2066 date — Fri, 12 March 2066
- Hanuman Jayanti 2066 date — Sat, 10 April 2066
- Holika Dahan 2066 date — Thu, 11 March 2066
- Vishu 2066 date — Wed, 14 April 2066
- Baisakhi 2066 date — Wed, 14 April 2066
- Tamil Puthandu 2066 date — Wed, 14 April 2066
- Maha Shivaratri 2066 date — Mon, 22 February 2066
- Akshaya Tritiya 2066 date — Tue, 27 April 2066
- Buddha Purnima 2066 date — Sun, 9 May 2066
