Damanaka Ropana Dvadasi 2026

Damanaka Ropana Dvadasi is celebrated in Chaitra Month in almost all ISKCON Temples and other Sri Krishna Temples. In 2026, Damanaka Ropana Dvadasi date is March 30. The following days the following is observed in Jagannath Puri. This festival is celebrated on the thirteenth and fourteenth days of the bright fortnight of Chaitra (April). Deities of […]

Sarhul Festival 2026 in Bihar & Odisha

Sarhul is the biggest tribal festival celebrated in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar. This is known as the festival of flowers. Sarhul is observed by Mundas, Orans and Santhal communities during the onset of spring season or Vasant rithu. Sarhul festival 2026 date is March 21. The Santhal community celebrates the festival as Baha in February […]

Sonth | Chaitr Sankrat

Sonth marks the beginning of Chaitra Month in Kashmiri Hindu Calendar (Saptarshi Panchang). In 2026, Sonth date is March 14. Sonth also marks the onset of spring. Chaitra Sankrat, mostly popular as Sonth, has very significant history of rituals and traditions. A particular set of items are kept overnight to see them in the morning […]

Mewar Festival 2026 | Udaipur Mewar Festival during Gangaur

Mewar festival is a fair organized in Udaipur, Rajasthan, during Gangaur festival. The festival marks the beginning of spring season in the state. In 2026, Mewar festival dates are: March 21, March 22 and March 23. Gangaur procession is the major event during the fair. Married women pray to Lord Isar and Goddess Gauri on […]

Thaal Barun | Ritual of Kashmiri Pandits a night before Navreh

Thaal Barun (Thal Barun) is a ritual observed on the night prior to Navreh, the Kashmiri New Year. It is popularly celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits. In 2026, Thaal Barun date is March 13. And March 14 is Sonth. And Thaalbarun during Navreh is March 18. On the night prior to Kashmiri New Year (Chaitr Sud […]

Chaitra Maas 2026 in Gujarati Panchang

Chaitra month or Chaitra mahina or Chaitra maas is the sixth month in Gujarati calendar or Gujarat Panchang. Chaitra month falls in April as per Gregorian calendar. In Gujarati Panchang for Gujarat Chaitra maas 2026 starts on March 19 and ends on April 17. Similar dates are applicable to Marathi, Kannada, and Telugu Panchangam. According […]

Chaitra Maas 2026 in Marathi Panchang | Chaitra month dates in Marathi Calendar

Chaitra month or Chaitra mahina or Chaitra maas is the first month in Marathi calendar or Marathi Panchang. Chaitra month falls in March – April as per Gregorian calendar. In Marathi Panchang for Maharashtra Chaitra mas 2026 starts on March 19 and ends on April 17. Similar dates are applicable to Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu […]

Gudi Padwa 2026 | Gudhi Padva, Samvatsar Padvo, Marathi & Konkan New Year Day

Gudi Padwa or Gudhi Padva is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra month. In 2026, Gudi Padwa date is March 19. This festival is observed as New Year Day by Maharashtrians and Hindu Konkains. Gudi Padva is also known as Samvatsar Padvo or Yugadi. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka people celebrate this festival as […]

What to do on Gangaur Teej Vrat?

Gangaur Festival has its own unique rituals with women worshipping Goddess Gauri and Lord Shiva. The festival begins is celebrated for 18 days and starts after the Holi. It is observed both by married as well as unmarried women. While married women pray for the long life and well being of their husband, the unmarried […]

Arka Shashti Vrat

Arka Shashti Vrata is observed on the sixth day in bright half (Shukla Paksha) of Chaitra Month. In 2026, Arka Shashti date is March 24. As the name indicates ‘Arka Tree’ (botanical name: Calotropis procera), this auspicious belongs to Calotropis. Lord Surya Bhagan is offered Shodashopachar Pooja with Arka leaves. Arka Sashti is also associated with Lord […]

Ganesha Damana Puja | Damanak Chaturthi

Ganesha Damana Puja (Damanak Chaturthi) is observed on the fourth day of Chaitra month in Amavasyant calendars. In 2026, Damanak Chaturthi or Ganesha Damana Puja date is March 22 (Chaitra Shukla Chaturthi). It is mainly observed in Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Karnataka & Maharashtra. Lord Ganesha is worshipped with Damana (Dhavanam: botanical name […]

Panguni Uthiram in Skandagiri Temple, 1 April 2026

Panguni Uthiram is one of the most celebrated festivals in Skandagiri Subramanya Swamy Temple in Hyderabad. In 2026, Panguni Uthiram date is 1 April, Wednesday. On Panguni Uthiram day, many special pujas are offered at Skandagiri Temple. Ganapati Homam is scheduled to take place at 7.30 AM, Mahanyasam at 7.30 AM, Kavadi / Palkudam is […]

Ugadi 2026 | Yugadi date in 2026 | Telugu & Kannada New Year 2026-2027

Ugadi (Yugadi) is the Telugu New year and Kannada New year. In 2026, Ugadi date is 19 March, Thursday. Ugadi 2026 marks the beginning of Sri Parabhava nama Samvatsara (Sri Parabhava Nama Samvatsaram) in Hindu Panchangam. Ugadi or Yugadi means the beginning of an era. Hindus in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka celebrate their New […]

Anang Trayodashi 2026 | Ananga Trayodasi Vrat

Anang Trayodashi or Anang vrat is a vow dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2026, Anang vrat date is March 30. It is observed on the thirteenth day of the Shukla Paksha or bright half of the Chaitra mahina in Maharashtra, Gujarat and some south Indian regions. The vrat lasts for a year with worshipping Rati […]

Gudi Padwa Wishes | Gudi Padwa SMS Greetings | WhatsApp Status Messages

Gudi Padwa is celebrated as traditional New Year in the Maharastra by Hindu. It falls on the first day of the Chaitra month of Hindu Calendar as it is spring time so it is also called spring festival. At this day, people decorate floor of their homes with Rangoli and cooked special food in their […]

Marathi New Year 2026 | Gudhi Padwa in Maharashtra

Gudhi Padwa is the Marathi New Year day as per traditional Marathi Panchang followed in Maharashtra, and some konkan regions. Gudhi Padwa 2026 date is March 19. It is the first day (Pratipada) of first month Chaitra mahina. It is believed that on this day Lord Brahma created the Universe. In Konkan regions, Gudhi Padva […]

Ugadi 2026 Kannada Greeting cards Printable and e-greetings

Ugadi is the biggest Kannada festival celebrated with utmost enthusiasm in Karnataka and all across the world where Kannada people live. To send Ugadi 2026 greeting online (e-greeting cards) for free and to get printable Ugadi Kannada greeting cards, then you can get them here. You can browse the designs provided in the website link […]

Karadaiyan Nombu 2026 Time, Muhurtham

Karadaiyan Nonbu or Karadayan Vritham or Karadayan Savitri Vritham is an auspicious vritham dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi. Karadaiyan Nonbu 2026 date is 14 March. The best and auspicious time or shubha muhurtham for wearing the Nombu charade or the sacred thread is between 7.30 to 8.30 in the evening on 14 March as per the […]

Chaiti Mangalabara 2026 | Chaiti Mangalavara Osha or Chait mahina Vrata in Odisha

Chaiti Mangalabar or Chaiti Mangalabara Osha is the vow observed on Tuesdays during Chait mahina or Chaitra month in Odisha. This brata is dedicated to Goddess Mangala. In 2026, Chaiti Mangalavara vrata dates are – March 10, March 17, March 24 and March 31. Mangala Devi Puja or Shakti Puja is performed during the brata. […]