In Hinduism, the month of March is considered extremely spiritually significant. As the month of Phalgun draws to a close, a special spirit of devotion and reverence pervades the atmosphere. Homes are filled with prayers, fasts, chanting, and religious rituals. With the change of seasons, this period also offers an opportunity for purification of the mind and soul. It is believed that the fruits of austerity, charity, and spiritual practice during this period are multiplied, so devotees consider this time an excellent opportunity to accumulate special merit.

Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu calendar, symbolizes new beginnings and positive energy. This period marks the joyous festival of Holi, as well as the sacred occasion of Chaitra Navratri, when Goddess Durga is worshipped. Furthermore, fasts like Papamochani Ekadashi and Pradosh Vrat deepen spiritual practice. This entire month is considered a special time for devotees to immerse themselves in devotion, seeking happiness, peace, and prosperity.

Fasts and Festivals in March 2026

March 1, 2026, Sunday - Pradosh Vrat
March 2, 2026, Monday - Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas
March 3, 2026, Tuesday - Holika Dahan (Chhota Holi), Vasant Purnima Vrat, Lunar Eclipse, Phalguna Purnima
March 4, 2026, Wednesday - Holi, beginning of the month of Chaitra, the beginning of the Hindu New Year
March 5, 2026, Thursday - Bhai Dooj
March 6, 2026, Friday - Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi
March 8, 2026, Sunday - Rang Panchami
March 10, 2026, Tuesday - Sheetala Saptami
March 11, 2026, Wednesday - Sheetala Ashtami, Basoda, Kalashtami, and Krishna Janmashtami (monthly)
March 15, 2026, Sunday - Krishna Narasimha Dwadashi, Papamochani Ekadashi, Pisces Sankranti
March 16, 2026, Monday - Pradosh Vrat
March 17, 2026, Tuesday - Monthly Shivaratri
March 18, 2026, Wednesday - Darsha Amavasya
March 19, 2026, Thursday - Yugadi, Gudi Padwa, and the beginning of Chaitra Navratri
March 20, 2026, Friday - Jhulelal Jayanti, Chandra Darshan
March 21, 2026, Saturday - Matsya Jayanti, Gauri Puja, Gangaur
March 22, 2026, Sunday - Vasudeva Chaturthi
March 23, 2026, Monday - Lakshmi Panchami, Monthly Karthigai
March 24, 2026, Tuesday - Sankanda Shashthi, Rohini Vrat, Yamuna Chhath
March 26, 2026, Thursday - Ram Navami, Mahatara Jayanti, Ashok Ashtami Vrat, Monthly Durgashtami
March 27, 2026, Friday - Ram Navami (ISKCON), Swaminarayan Jayanti
March 29, 2026, Sunday - Kamada Ekadashi, Vaman Dwadashi
March 30, 2026, Monday - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
March 31, 2026, Tuesday - Mahavir Jayanti

Planetary Transits for March

March 2, 2026, Venus Transits into Pisces
March 11, 2026, Jupiter Direct in Gemini
March 13, 2026, Mercury Rise in Aquarius
March 14, 2026, Sun Transits into Pisces
March 21, 2026, Mercury Direct in Aquarius
March 26, 2026, Mars Rise in Aquarius

Holika Dahan

The holy festival of Holika Dahan will be celebrated on March 3, which also marks the first lunar eclipse of this year. The auspicious time for Holika Dahan on this special day will be from 6:48 pm to 8:50 pm, when devotees will perform this ritual symbolizing the victory of good over evil with devotion, aarti, and prayers in front of the fire. The next day, on March 4th, the festival of Holi will be celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy.

Chaitra Navratri
According to the Vedic calendar, the Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Chaitra month begins at 6:52 AM on March 19th and ends at 4:52 AM on March 20th. With the commencement of this Pratipada Tithi, the auspicious beginning of Chaitra Navratri will also begin on March 19th. Devotees will experience renewed enthusiasm and spiritual energy by worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Durga.

Ram Navami and the Conclusion of Navratri
The ninth and final day of Chaitra Navratri will be celebrated as Ram Navami on March 26th. According to religious belief, on this day, the Lord

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