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 […]
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Madhukrishna Trayodashi 2026 date | Madhu Krishna Trayodasi
Madhukrishna Trayodashi, Madhu Krishna Trayodasi is an auspicious day observed in Krishna Paksha in Falgun month as per Marathi and Gujarati calendars. In 2026, Madhu Krishna Trayodasi date is March 17. It falls in Chaitra month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. As we know, Trayodashi is the favorite day for Lord Shiva and the […]
Gangaur 2026 | Gangaur festival in Rajasthan, Ganagauri Vrat
Gangaur is a festival of women celebrated during Chaitra Month especially in Rajasthan. Gangaur festival begins on the first day in Chaitra month continues till the fourth day in Shukla Paksha or bright half of Chaitra month. ‘Gan means Lord Shiva and ‘Gauri is Goddess Parvati. In 2026, Gangaur Tritiya date is March 21. Gangaur […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Chandika Navami | Chandi Puja in Chaitra Month
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 […]
Chaitra Month or Chaitra Masam significance, spiritual importance of Chaitra Masam Puja
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 2026 date in Vaishakh month
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 […]
Bhavani Jayanti 2026 | Bhavani Ashtami in Chaitra Navratri
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 […]
Chaiti Chhath 2026 | Chath Puja in Chaitra Month
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 […]
Chaitra Month 2026 | Chaitra Masam, Chait Maas dates in 2026
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 […]
Asura Samhara Moorthy | Rishi Agastya as Asura Samhara Moorthy
Rishi Agastya is also known as Asura Samhara Moorthy, since he cleverly killed the two ferocious demons out of his spiritual powers. Ilvala and Vatapi both of them were demon brothers, and they were born to Demoness Ajamukhi and Rishi Durvasa, but both of them began to grow up as wicked demons. They ruled the […]
Kurma Jayanti 2026 | Kurma Jayanthi on Vaishakh Purnima
Kurma Jayanti is the first appearance day of Lord Kurma, the tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Kurma Jayanthi is observed on Vaishakh Purnima, the Full Moon day in Vaishakh month (May) in Hindu calendar. In 2026, Kurma Jayanti date is May 1. In some places, it is observed on Nirjala Ekadashi, June 25. The main […]