Chaitra Month 2026 Start Date: In Sanatan Dharma, the month of Chaitra is considered a very sacred and special month. The month of Chaitra is considered the first in the Hindu calendar. Hindu New Year starts from this month. The worship and fasting done in this month is very virtuous. By worshiping and fasting in this month, one receives God’s blessings throughout the year. There are many fasts and festivals in the month of Chaitra. Chaitra Navratri falls. Ram Navami falls.
According to astrology, Chitra Nakshatra is very auspicious on the full moon date of Chaitra month. For this reason this month is called Chitra. According to mythological beliefs, Lord Brahma started the creation of the world in this month. In such a situation, let us know when the month of Chaitra will start in the year 2026 and what to do and what not to do in this month?
Chaitra month 2026 date (Chaitra Month 2026 Start Date)
According to the Panchang, Pratipada date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is starting on 03 March. This day will be Tuesday. This date will start at 05:07 pm and will end at 04:48 pm on March 04. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, the month of Chaitra is starting from Wednesday, 04 March. Holi festival will be celebrated on this day. Chaitra month is starting in Dhriti Yoga and Purva Phalguni Nakshatra.
What to do in Chaitra month?
Fast and worship in the month of Chaitra. Be sure to fast on Papmochani Ekadashi. By doing this you will be free from sins. This month, consume such things so that there is no shortage of water. Navratri fast will be observed in the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. During this time, worship 9 forms of Goddess Durga. Worship Sun God for increase in name, fame, position and respect. Donate red fruits in this month.
What not to do in the month of Chaitra?
Do not have bad thoughts towards anyone in the month of Chaitra. Do not feel jealous. Do not abuse anyone. Mother Lakshmi may be unhappy with this. Do not eat jaggery. Jaggery is hot. Food can get spoiled due to heat, so do not eat stale food even by mistake in this month. Do not consume meat, alcohol or other tamasic things.
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