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Religion Desk, New Delhi. According to the Vedic calendar, every year Chaitra month starts from the next day of Phalgun Purnima. This month has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. According to religious belief, there is a tradition to worship Maa Durga and Lord Shri Ram in Chaitra Month (Chaitra Month 2026). Besides, bathing is also done in the holy river.
According to religious belief, by doing these works the seeker gets auspicious results and happiness and peace remain in life. In such a situation, let us tell you when the month of Chaitra will start and about the rules related to this month.
Chaitra month will start on this day
According to the Vedic calendar, Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month will start at 05:07 PM on March 03 and will end at 04:48 PM on March 04. In such a situation, the month of Chaitra will start from March 4.
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Chaitra Navratri will start from this day
According to the Vedic calendar, this time Chaitra Navratri will start from March 19. Beginning of Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month - March 19 at 06:52 AM End of Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month - March 20 at 04:52 AM
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