Vasant Navratras (Chaitra Navratri, Sri Ram Navratri) is dedicated to Goddess Durga Devi, Maha Lakshmi Devi & Maa Saraswati Devi. In 2026, Vasant Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. The celebrations of nine nights in Hinduism are considered as very significant and spiritually important. Vasant Navratras or Ram Navratri is also […]
Chandika Navami is observed on Krishna Paksha Navami in Chaitra month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu calendars. In 2026, Chandika Navami date is April 11. It is also observed in Bhadrapad month as per some other calendars. Chandika Devi or Maa Chandi is believed as the divine combination of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Maha […]
Panguni masam or Pankuni month is the last and final month in Tamil calendar or Tamil Panchangam (Nalla Neram). Usually Panguni month (March – April) is similar to that of Phalgun or Phalguna month in other Hindu calendars. In 2026, Panguni Masam begins on March 15 and ends on April 13. The major festival during […]
Chaitra month or Chait mahina or Chaitra masam is the first month as per Hindu Calendar followed in many regions of India. It is believed that Chaitra masa Padyami or the first day of Chait mahina is the first day of this universe. Lord Brahma has created the universe on this day which is celebrated […]
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in Vaishakh Month in many South Indian regions especially in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and some parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti date in Vaishakha month is May 12. Vaishakha Bahula Dasami (tenth day in second fortnight of Vaishakha masam) is considered as the birthday of Lord Hanuman […]
What is Navaratri Vratha mahatmyam or mahima? Why Navratri vrat is observed in Chaitra month and Ashwin month (Ashwayuja Navaratri)? Similar to Ugadi and Sankranti, Sharan Navaratri festival celebration is also emerged from the latent knowledge of ancient times. In a scripture, Sage Veda Vyasa exemplifies the Navratri vrat mahima as below: Shrunu raha spravakshami […]
Shri Vratam, or Lakshmi Vratam or Lakshmi Panchami vratam, also known as Chaitra Lakshmi Puja, is observed on Chaitra Shukla Panchami, the fifth day in Chaitra month as per Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati and Kannada calendars. In 2026, Shri Vratam date is March 23. ‘Shri means Goddess Lakshmi Devi or the Goddess of wealth who is […]
Bhavani Jayanti, also known as Bhavani Ashtami, is an auspicious day dedicated to Goddess Bhavani. It is observed on Chaitra Shukla Astami, eighth day in bright half of Chaitra Month. In 2026, Bhavani Jayanti date is March 26. Bhavani Ashtami is also celebrated as Chaitra Navratri Durgashtami, and Ashokashtami in other parts of India. Bhavani […]
Chaitra month or Chaitra masam is the first month in Telugu calendar (Telugu Hindu Panchangam). In Telugu Panchangam for Andhra Pradesh, Chiatra masam 2026 starts on March 19 and ends on April 17. Chaitra month falls in March-April as per Gregorian calendar. Similar dates are applicable to Marathi, Gujarati, and Kannada Panchanga. In 2026, Chaitra […]
Chaitra Pratipada or Chaitra Padyami is the first day of Chaitra month and celebrated as Ugadi or Yugadi and Gudhi Padwa. In India, Ugadi and Gudhi Padwa 2026 date is March 19. Ugadi is known as Telugu New Year and Kannada New Year whereas Gudhi Padwa is Marathi New Year. Goa and other Konkan communities […]
Lakshmi Panchami, also known as Shri Vratam, is a vow dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. In 2026, Lakshmi Panchami date is March 23. This vratham is observed on Chaitra Shukla Panchami, the fifth day in Shukla Paksh during Chaitra month. Shree Lakshmi Panchami is considered as very auspicious day to worship Goddess of wealth, Sri Laxmi […]
Chaitra Amavasya is the No Moon day in Chaitra month as per Hindu calendar. In 2026, Chaitra Amavasya date is March 18 in North Indian Hindi calendar. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu Calendars Chaitra Amavasya 2026 date is April 17. 18 March 2026 Amavasya is Panguni Amavasai in Tamil calendar and Meena Masa […]
Chaitra Purnima or Maha Chaitri, the Full Moon day in Chaitra month, is a very auspicious day with its spiritual significance and importance for various pujas. In 2026, Chaitra Poornima date is April 1-2. Hanuman Jayanti is the popular festival celebrated on Chaitra Pournami. This festival is mainly observed in Maharashtra, Goa, and some parts […]
Soubhagya Gauri Vratam, also known as Soubhagya Thadiya, Sowbhagya shayana vratham, Gauri Tritiya vrata, Dola Gauri vrata, Ganagouri puja or Gangaur festival, is observed on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya or the third day in bright fortnight of Chaitra month. In 2026, Soubhagya Gauri Vratham date is March 21. This vratham is observed by married women for […]
Chaithi Chhath is observed during Chaitra month just after Nav Varsh in Bihar, Jharkhand, and some other North Central regions of India. This festival is celebrated for 4 days similar to that of Chhath Puja in Kartik month. Chaiti Chhath 2026 dates – 22 March, 23 March, 24 March and 25 March 2026. The first […]
Charak Puja or Neel Pooja, also known as Hajrha Puja, is observed in mainly in Bengal and Bangladesh on the last day of Bengali Chaitra month. Charak Pooja day is also popular as Chaitra Songkranti. Charak Puja 2026 date is April 13. Neel Puja is performed on April 12, 2026. This puja is dedicated to […]
Here are Chaitra Month 2026 dates. Chaitra month or Chait Mahina is the first month in Hindu calendar or Hindu Panchang. In 2026, Chaitra month starts on March 4 and ends on April 2 as per North Indian Hindu calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal, Uttaranchal, and Chhattisgarh. As per the […]
In Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna expresses grief on waging battle against his own relatives… Why is this grief that he expresses also called as Yoga? In the first chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna expresses grief and fear at the thought of waging battle against his own kin. Why is this grief that he expresses also […]
Here is the list of festivals and utsavams at TTD in March 2026. At Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, every day is a festival. The details of the important festivals and religious events to be observed in Tirumala during the month of March are as follows: • March 02, 2026: Conclusion of the annual Float Festival of […]
The list of Pujas & Events in March 2026 in Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu is given here. March 2026 coincides with Falgun Maas – Chaitra Maas in North Indian Hindi calendars & Phalguna Masam – Chaitra Masam in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati calendars; Falgun Mash – Chaitra Mash in Bengali Panjika; Masi […]