Traditional lunar new year—fresh vows and household renewal.
Sacred month
Chaitra
March – April
In depth
Chaitra opens the lunar year—Ugadi/Gudi Padwa, spring Navratri, Rama Navami, and Hanuman Jayanti. Creation energy returns with ethical vigor.
The first month of the Hindu lunar calendar, signifying new creation and spiritual vigor.
Associated deities
Key days & festivals
Nine spring days dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Shukla Navami—divine birth anniversary of Lord Rama.
Poornima celebrating Hanuman’s birth and strength-in-service.
Suggested practices
- Mark the lunar new year with neem-jaggery wisdom and hope
- Spring Navratri fasting and Devi worship
- Rama Nama japa on Rama Navami
- Read Hanuman Chalisa on Hanuman Jayanti