Chaitra Month 2026: Dates and Key Hindu Festivals Including Navratri and Ram Navami

Chaitra month in 2026, beginning March 4 and ending April 2, marks the start of the Hindu lunar calendar and is considered highly auspicious. It features major festivals such as Chaitra Navratri starting March 19, Ram Navami, Holi, and Mahavir Swami Jayanti. Devotees observe various vrats including Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, and Pradosh Vrat, engaging in prayers and rituals for spiritual renewal and blessings. Regional New Year celebrations like Ugadi and Gudi Padwa also occur during this period.