Hindu Nava Varsh 2026: Chaitra month has started from today. Hindu New Year starts from this month. Every year the Hindu New Year starts from Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This year the Hindu New Year will start from Thursday 19 March. The new year starting this year will be Vikram Samvat 2083. It will be known as ‘Raudra Samvatsar’. According to Hindu calendar, Chaitra Navratri will start from this day.
Gudi Padwa is celebrated on this day in many states including Maharashtra. In such a situation, let us know why the beginning of the Hindu New Year is considered special? Also know about the new almanac and planets and constellations.
Why is Hindu New Year special? (Spiritual and natural causes)
With the beginning of the Hindu New Year, there is a big change in the position of the planets and constellations. Hindu New Year is also considered very special due to mythological, spiritual and natural reasons. The Hindu New Year begins with fasting and festivals, of which Chaitra Navratri is considered prominent. In the month of Chaitra, cold leaves and summer arrives. This is the reason why this month emphasis is laid on satvik diet and fasting to maintain the balance of the body.
mythological reasons
According to mythological beliefs, Lord Brahma started the creation of the world from the day of Hindu New Year i.e. Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. For this reason, this month is considered a symbol of creation and new beginnings. Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of Matsya in this month. It is also believed that Satyayuga started from this date. Later, Emperor Vikramaditya started counting the new Samvatsara from this day. This almanac is called Vikram Samvat after his name.
Who will be the king and minister? (New Year Almanac)
The basis for determining the king and minister in the Hindu New Year is the day from which the new Samvat begins. Thursday is March 19, the day the new year begins. According to astrological beliefs, since it is Thursday, Jupiter will be considered the king of this year. Mars will get the ministerial post.
How will this year be?
This time the new year is starting in Uttarabhadrapad Nakshatra. At this time there will be Pisces ascendant with Shukla Yoga. The name of Vikram Samvat 2083 is ‘Raudra’. The meaning of this word is related to intense or violent tendency. It is mentioned in the scriptures that rainfall may be less than normal in Roudra Samvatsar. Its effect can be seen on agricultural production. This year, situations like fire related incidents, natural disasters and political instability may occur.
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