According to the Hindu calendar, Chaitra is the first month of the year. The Hindu New Year begins on the Pratipada date of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Therefore this month is considered very auspicious. According to religious beliefs, Lord Brahma composed the universe in this month, so this month has special significance. Major festivals like Navratri, Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti come in Chaitra month. Apart from this, important festivals like Papamochini Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat and Chaitra Purnima also come in this month. Let’s know about all the major fasts and festivals falling in Chaitra month.
Major fasts and festivals of Chaitra month 2025
Many big festivals and fasts come in Chaitra month, in which devotees fast and worship God. This year, Bharatri Dwitiya will be celebrated on 16 March, Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi 17 March, Rangpanchami 19 March, Sheetla Saptami 21 March, Sheetla Ashtami and Kalashtami 22 March, Papamocheini Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat on 25 March and Amavasya 2 March. Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri and Hindu New Year will start from 30 March. Ram Navami will be celebrated on 6 April, Kamada Ekadashi on 8 April and Chaitra Purnima and Hanuman Jayanti on April 12.
Hindu New Year will be held on March 30, Sun Raja
This year Hindu New Year is starting from March 30. This day is especially celebrated as Gudi Padwa and Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Navratri will begin from this day, in which nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. According to astrology, this time the new year is starting from Sunday, so Surya will be the king of this year. Since the Sun is the king, it will have an impact on politics, agriculture and business. This year can be full of political upheaval and challenges for farmers may increase. However, this year will be beneficial for government sector and industrialists.
