Every month has special significance in Hindu religion. This year the month of Phalgun has ended and the month of Chaitra has started. According to religious beliefs, the month of Chaitra is considered very special. According to the Hindu calendar, Chaitra is the first month of the year. Hindu New Year starts from the first date of Shukla Paksha of this month. Worship Goddess Durga in the right way in this month. It is believed that worshiping in this month increases good fortune. It is also advisable to take bath in holy rivers. Let us know when the month of Chaitra is starting this year i.e. 2026 and which gods and goddesses should be worshiped in this month. We will also know what should and what not to be done in this month.
Chaitra month start 2026
According to the Vedic calendar, the month of Chaitra begins every year on the next day of the full moon of Phalguna. This means that this year the month of Chaitra is starting from today, March 4. This month will continue till April 2. Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Padwa and Ram Navami are also celebrated in this month. Apart from this, the weather also changes in this month. Cold will decrease and heat will increase, hence changes in food habits and lifestyle are necessary in this month. In Chaitra, one should wake up early in the morning and take bath and start the day with Surya Puja.
Who should be worshiped in Chaitra?
worship hanuman
Worshiping Hanuman in Chaitra is considered very auspicious. Hanuman was born in this month, hence it is celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti. According to astrologers, Bajrangbali was born on Chaitra Purnima, Tuesday, Chaitra Purnima day, in Chitra Nakshatra and Aries ascendant. Hanuman’s father was Kesari, the monkey king of Mount Sumeru, and his mother was Anjani. Hanuman is also called the son of the wind, and his father is considered the wind god. That is why Tuesday is dedicated to Hanuman.
Worship Goddess Durga in Chaitra month
Worship of Goddess Durga has special significance in the month of Chaitra. This time, known as Chaitra Navratri, lasts for nine days, in which nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. Goddess Durga is a symbol of power and energy. Worshiping him during Chaitra Navratri gives strength, courage and confidence to the devotees. It is believed that by worshiping Goddess Durga with true heart during Chaitra Navratri, all the desires are fulfilled. Apart from this, there is also a rule of worshiping Shitala Mata in the month of Chaitra.
worship of sun god
In the month of Chaitra, the sun’s rays are stronger, which is beneficial for the body. Worshiping Sun God in this month can increase respect.
worship of lord ram
Lord Ram is worshiped in this month, because the festival of Ram Navami falls in this month. On this day, the child form of Lord Ram is especially worshipped. The puja should include recitation of Ramayana and episodes related to Lord Rama. You can also listen to Ramayana from a saint.
What to do in the month of Chaitra
– There is a custom of eating soft leaves of Neem at the beginning of Chaitra.
It is believed that doing this purifies the blood and is beneficial for the skin, but Neem should be consumed only after consulting a doctor.
– During Chaitra, one should avoid eating heavy, heavy and very sweet food.
– In this month, it is preferred to eat light and easily digestible food (like moong and porridge); These foods are beneficial for health and prevent many diseases related to digestion.
– Worshiping Sun God in this month is considered auspicious. Every morning after bathing, offer water to the Sun God from a copper pot.
what not to do
Chaitra month: Avoid getting angry or arguing with anyone in this month.
– Cutting hair, shaving and cutting nails is prohibited during Chaitra Navratri.
Follow the rules of celibacy in this month.
Avoid eating tamasic food this month.
Disclaimer: We do not claim that the information given in this article is completely true or accurate. For further information, please consult an expert in the relevant field.