Devi Damanotsav is observed during Vasant Navratri in Chaitra Month. In 2026, Devi Damanotsavam date is March 27. It marks the end of Navratri Durga Puja as it is observed on Durga Navami, 9th or final day of Navratri (Shukla Paksha Navami in Chaitra maas). Goddess Durga is worshipped with Damana or Dhavanam leaves (botanical […]
Chaitra Maas Vrat
Surya Damanotsavam | Surya Damanaka Pooja
Surya Damanotsavam (Surya Damanaka Puja) is observed on Chaitra Masa Shukla Saptami, seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Chaitra Month. In 2026, Surya Damanotsavam date is March 25, Wednesday. It is also known as Surya Saptami or Damanak Saptami vrat. Lord Surya (Surya Bhagavan) is worshipped with Dhavanam leaves (botanical name: Artemisia pallens). the preceding […]
Shiva Shakti Poojan
Shiva Shakti Poojan is observed in Chaitra Month. In 2026, Shiva Shakti Poojan date is March 21. It falls on the third day of bright half of Chaitra Month, the first month in Hindu calendar (Chaitra Shukla Tritiya). On this day, the divine couple – Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped with Shodashopachar Puja […]
Kartikeya Damanotsav | Skanda Damanak Sashti
Kartikeya Damanotsava (Skanda Damanak Sashti) is observed on the sixth day of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra Month. In 2026, Skanda Damanak Sashti date is March 24. On this day, Lord Skanda (Kartikeya, Subramanya, Murugan / Shanmukha) is worshipped with Dhavanam leaves (botanical name: Artemisia pallens). As Sashti is an auspicious day to perform Skanda Puja, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marwari Satam 2026
Marwari Satam is one of the most celebrated austerities in Marwari region of Rajasthan and some Gujarati communities across the world. In 2026, Marwari Satam date is March 10. Marwari Satam is celebrated seven days after Holi festival, Chaitra Vad Satam (Chaitra Maas Krishna Saptami) in traditional Rajasthani calendar. This Vrat is dedicated to Goddess […]
Dasha Mata Vrata 2026
4 March 2026 is Dasha Mata Vrat. Dasha Mata Vrat is a vrata dedicated to Goddess Dasha Mata. It is observed for ten days, beginning on the next day of Holi festival. The last and important day in Dashamata Vrat is the tenth day of Krishna Paksha in Chaitra Month (13 March 2026) in North […]
Rang Teras 2026 | Rang Trayodashi
Rang Teras is a popular festival celebrated in North India on 13th day of Chaitra Month. It is celebrated with utmost fervor in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, etc. In 2026, Rang Teras date is March 16. It is also celebrated in Sri Krishna Temples all around North India and ISKCON […]
Sampada Mata Vrat 2026 | Sampada Devi Poojan
Sampada Mata Vrat (Sampada Devi Pujan) is observed in Chaitra Maas according to North Indian Hindi Calendars. In 2026, Sampada Mata Vrat date is March 3, 4. Sampada Mata Vrat is observed on the following day of Holi festival (Phalgun Purnima), Krishna Paksha Pratipada in Chaitra Maas in Hindi Panchang. Sampada Mata is one of […]
Maha Tritiya Vrat
Maha Tritiya is an auspicious Vrat dedicated to Goddess Gauri Devi. It falls in Magh Maas and Chaitra Maas. In 2022, Maha Tritiya Vrat dates – February 3 and April 4. Maha Tritiya, 3 February 2022 – Magha Shukla Tritiya. Maha Tritiya, 4 April 2022 – Chaitra Shukla Tritiya. Goddess Gauri is worshipped with Shodashopachar […]
Maha Vrat | Maha Vrat Vidhi
Maha Vrat, an auspicious Tithi Vrat, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to Puranas and sacred scriptures, Maha Vrat was observed by many ancient Kings. Maha Vrat Vidhi In Magh Maas or Chaitra Maas, ‘cow made of jaggery’ is offered to a Brahmin. And on Shukla Tritiya in the same month, jaggery is eaten by […]