Chaitra Navratri, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of goddess Durga, is set to commence on March 19, 2026. This festival, celebrated with great fervor, marks the beginning of the lunar month of Chaitra according to the Hindu calendar, particularly during the shukla paksha (waxing phase of the moon). Devotees often engage in various rituals and practices during these auspicious days to attract blessings and fulfill their wishes from the goddess.