Chaitra month is starting from this day in March, do not make these mistakes even by mistake, read the correct rules

Chaitra Month 2026 Start Date: Chaitra month has great importance from both religious and spiritual point of view. Chaitra month is celebrated as New Year in the Hindu calendar. This year the month of Chaitra is starting from 4th March.

Many important fasts and festivals are celebrated in this month, like Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami, Gudi Padwa and Papmochani Ekadashi etc.

From which day does Chaitra month start?

According to the Panchang, this year, the Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month will start at 05:07 PM on March 03 and will end at 04:48 PM on March 04. In such a situation, the month of Chaitra will start from March 4.

Spiritual importance of Chaitra month

chaitra month It is considered very sacred spiritually, because the Hindu New Year begins from this day and new energy is considered to be transmitted. Apart from Chaitra Navratri, many big festivals are also celebrated in this month.

Which has its own importance. There is a religious belief that religious and spiritual activities done at this time increase happiness, peace and positivity in life.

What is auspicious to do in Chaitra month?

• sun worship

Offering water from a copper pot to the Sun God every day improves health and completes pending work.

• chaitra navratri

Worshiping 9 forms of Maa Durga during Navratri increases happiness and prosperity.

• Ram Navami

Worship Lord Shri Ram on Chaitra Shukla Navami.

• Tulsi Puja

Every day after bathing, light a ghee lamp near the Tulsi plant, this pleases Goddess Lakshmi.

• charity and service

It is auspicious to perform Kanya Puja (Ashtami/Navmi) and donate food/clothes.

• consumption of neem

Summer starts from Chaitra month, hence eating Neem leaves during this time is considered good for health.

• hanuman chalisa

Every Morning hanuman chalisa Reciting is considered auspicious for success.

What is inauspicious to do in Chaitra month?

• Do not get angry or argue with anyone in this month.
• Apart from this, cutting hair, shaving and cutting nails is prohibited during Chaitra Navratri.
• Follow the rule of celibacy.
• Do not consume tamasic food.