Chaitra Navratri begins · Gudi Padwa · Ugadi 2026 · चैत्र नवरात्रि आरंभ · गुड़ी पड़वा · उगादी
Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Hindu new year begins. Nine nights of Devi worship start with Ghatasthapana.
How this day falls for you
The festival is kept whatever your star. Your star only shows whether this is also a good day to begin something new — to buy, sign or start.
Panchang for Chaitra Navratri begins 2026
| Tithi | Shukla Pratipada |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra |
| Tithi begins | 19 Mar, 6:53 AM |
| Tithi ends | 20 Mar, 4:52 AM |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Sunrise · Sunset | 6:26 AM · 6:31 PM |
| Deity | Brahma |
Chaitra Navratri begins in other years
Also in March 2026
| Tue, 3 Mar | Holika Dahan |
| Wed, 4 Mar | Holi |
| Thu, 26 Mar | Ram Navami |
| Tue, 31 Mar | Mahavir Jayanti |
See how the year falls in your own chart.
Make your free KundliComputed for New Delhi from the Swiss Ephemeris (Lahiri ayanamsa) — not copied from a list. Times in other cities differ by a few minutes. All festivals of 2026.