Matsya Jayanti or the appearance day of Matsya Avatar of Lord Vishnu is observed on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya or the third day in waxing phase of Chaitra month (March – April). In 2026, Matsya Jayanthi date is March 21. Matsya Avatar or fish incarnation of Lord Vishnu is his first of Dashavatar (10 divine incarnations). […]
Sri Rama Rajyotsavam (Sri Ram Rajyabhishek) is the day of Sri Rama Pattabhishekam during when Lord Sri Ram was crowned. According to Ramayana, Lord Sri Ram was crowned on Chaitra Shukla Panchami, the fifth day in bright half of Chaitra month. In 2026, Sri Rama Rajyotsavam or Sri Rama Pattabhisheka dinotsavam date is March 23. […]
Chitragupta Puja is observed on Chaitra Purnima, the Full Moon day in Chaitra month. It is one of the big festivals for Kayasta sect of people. In 2026, Chaitra Purnima Chitragupta Puja date is April 2. Chitragupt is believed to be the accountant or record keeper of Lord Yamas register Agra-Sandhaani. On Chaitra Purnima day, […]
Choitro month is the 12th and last month in Bengali calendar. In 2026, Choitro Month (Bengali Chaitra month) begins on March 16 and ends on 14 April. This is the final month in Bengali 1432 year. After this month Bengali 1433 year begins on Poila Baisakh (first day of Baisakh month). The major festivals during […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Damanak Chaturdashi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Jagannath of Puri. It is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi in Chaitra month. In 2026, Damanak Chaturdasi date is April 1. This festival is celebrated with fervor in Puri Jagannath temple. As per the legend, Lord Jagannath worn Dayana leaves to his hand by forcibly taking […]
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 […]
Nav Varsh is the Hindu New Year in calendars followed in Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Maharashtra. In 2026, Nav Varsh date is March 19. It is observed on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the day after Amavasya in Chaitra month. As per the traditional Vikram Samvat calendar, it is […]
Sheetalashtami Sheetala Ashtami is the festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Devi, observed on Chaitra Krishna Paksha Ashtami, the eighth day in Chaitra month. In 2026, Sheetalashtami date is March 11. Shitalashtami is mainly celebrated in North Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and some parts of Bihar. It is […]