Chaitra Month: Chaitra is the first month of the Indian calendar. It is named Chaitra due to the relationship with Chitra Nakshatra. Chaitra month is a symbol of the end of the spring and the onset of summer season. Along with this, auspiciousness and energy also start coming. Astrology has a very deep connection with this month. This time Chaitra month is starting from March 15 i.e. today and will remain till April 12.
Benefits of worship in Chaitra month
Worship of Sun and Goddess is beneficial in this month. It is best to worship the sun in this month for fame, fame and prestige. Goddess should be worshiped for power and energy. Donate red fruits in this month and give water to trees regularly.
Food rules in Chaitra
From the month of Chaitra, you should gradually reduce the consumption of grains. drink more water. Eat more and more fruits. In this month, jaggery should not be eaten, but it is very good to eat gram. Stale food should not be eaten in Chaitra at all.
Festivals and celebrations in Chaitra month
Rang Panchami is celebrated on Panchami Tithi of Chaitra Krishna Paksha. The Ekadashi of Papamoch also comes in this month. The new year also starts from this month. The holy festival of Vasantik Navratri also comes this month. The birth anniversary of Shri Ramji is also celebrated on the Navami date of this month. There is a tradition of doing all religious activities and donations etc. on this day.
List of festivals
15 March 2025 – Start of Chaitra month
16 March 2025 – Bhaibij
17 March 2025- Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi
19 March 2025- Rangpanchami
21 March 2025- Chocolate Saptami
22 March 2025- Sheetla Ashtami, Basoda, Kalashtami
25 March 2025- Papamocini Ekadashi
27 March 2025- Pradosh Vrat, Monthly Shivaratri
29 March 2025- Solar Eclipse, Chaitra Amavasya
30 March 2025- Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri
31 March 2025- Gangaur
06 April 2025- Ram Navami
12 April 2025- Chaitra Poonam Hanuman Jayanti
