March 2026 Hindu Festivals (Vikrama Samvata 2082–2083)

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🌸 March 2026 Hindu Festivals (Vikrama Samvata 2082–2083)

March 2026 is one of the most vibrant months in the Hindu calendar — filled with colors, devotion, fasting, and new beginnings. From Holi to Chaitra Navratri, this month beautifully marks the transition from the Phalguna month to Chaitra, symbolizing renewal and divine celebration.

🗓 Complete List of Hindu Festivals in March 2026

Date	Day	Festival / Vrat	Lunar Month & Tithi / Notes
March 1	Sunday	Ravi Pradosh Vrat	Phalguna Shukla Trayodashi
March 2	Monday	Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas	Jain Calendar observance
March 3	Tuesday	Chhoti Holi, Holika Dahan, Vasanta Purnima, Dol Purnima, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti, Lakshmi Jayanti, Masi Magam, Attukal Pongal, Chandra Grahan (Purna), Phalguna Ashtahnika Ends	Phalguna Shukla Purnima
March 4	Wednesday	Holi (Festival of Colors), Chaitra Begins (North India), Ishti	Chaitra Krishna Pratipada
March 5	Thursday	Bhai Dooj / Bhratri Dwitiya	Chaitra Krishna Dwitiya
March 6	Friday	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Bhalachandra Sankashti	Chaitra Krishna Chaturthi
March 8	Sunday	Ranga Panchami, International Women’s Day	Chaitra Krishna Panchami
March 10	Tuesday	Sheetala Saptami	Chaitra Krishna Saptami
March 11	Wednesday	Sheetala Ashtami, Basoda, Varshitapa Arambha, Kalashtami, Masik Krishna Janmashtami	Chaitra Krishna Ashtami
March 14	Saturday	Karadaiyan Nombu	Tamil Calendar observance
March 15	Sunday	Krishna Narasimha Dwadashi, Meena Sankranti, Papamochani Ekadashi	Sun enters Pisces
March 16	Monday	Soma Pradosh Vrat	Chaitra Krishna Trayodashi
March 17	Tuesday	Masik Shivaratri	Chaitra Krishna Chaturdashi
March 18	Wednesday	Darsha Amavasya, Anvadhan	Chaitra Krishna Amavasya
March 19	Thursday	Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri Begins, Ishti, Chaitra Amavasya	Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
March 20	Friday	Jhulelal Jayanti, Vernal Equinox, Chandra Darshana	Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya
March 21	Saturday	Matsya Jayanti, Gauri Puja, Gangaur, Swayambhuva Manvadi	Chaitra Shukla Tritiya
March 22	Sunday	Vasudeva Chaturthi	Chaitra Shukla Chaturthi
March 23	Monday	Lakshmi Panchami, Masik Karthigai, Shaheed Diwas	Chaitra Shukla Panchami
March 24	Tuesday	Yamuna Chhath, Rohini Vrat, Skanda Sashti	Chaitra Shukla Shashthi
March 25	Wednesday	Chaitra Navapada Oli Begins	Jain Calendar observance
March 26	Thursday	Rama Navami (Smarta), Tara Jayanti, Ashoka Ashtami, Masik Durgashtami	Chaitra Shukla Ashtami / Navami
March 27	Friday	Rama Navami (ISKCON), Swaminarayan Jayanti	Chaitra Shukla Navami
March 29	Sunday	Vamana Dwadashi, Kamada Ekadashi	Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi
March 30	Monday	Soma Pradosh Vrat	Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi
March 31	Tuesday	Mahavir Swami Jayanti	Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi

🌼 Highlights of March 2026

Holi & Holika Dahan (March 3–4): Festival of colors celebrating the victory of devotion over evil.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti (March 3): Birth of the great Vaishnava saint.
Chaitra Navratri (From March 19): Nine days of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga, marking the Hindu New Year.
Ugadi & Gudi Padwa (March 19): Celebrations of New Year in Andhra, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
Rama Navami (March 26–27): Birth of Lord Rama, an auspicious conclusion to Chaitra Navratri.
Mahavir Jayanti (March 31): Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.

🌞 Astronomical & Seasonal Events

Chandra Grahan (Total Lunar Eclipse): March 3, 2026
Meena Sankranti (Sun enters Pisces): March 15, 2026
Vernal Equinox (Spring Begins): March 20, 2026

🕉️ Spiritual Significance

March symbolizes rebirth, cleansing, and devotion. With Holi’s colors washing away negativity and Navratri’s prayers invoking strength, this month carries the energy of renewal — both in nature and within the soul.

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March 2026 Hindu Festivals (Vikrama Samvata 2082–2083)