Widely observed · 2026
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada · date for New Delhi; some regions observe it a day earlier or later.
☀ Sunrise 06:26 am · Sunset 06:31 pm · 🌙 Moonrise 06:23 am
How the muhurat is chosen: first third of the day with Pratipada, during the dual-sign Meena lagna.
Pratipada tithi: 06:54 am → 04:53 am (next day)
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Ghatasthapana muhurat: 06:54 am to 07:43 am
A description of this observance hasn't been written yet.
How this date was worked out: Chaitra Shukla Pratipada prevailing at sunrise. The tithi changes within half an hour of that moment here, so some almanacs may list the day before or after: check your local almanac.
Also on this day: Vaishakha Amavasya
Chaitra Navratri begins 2026 is on Thursday, 19 March 2026 (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada), for New Delhi.
Ghatasthapana muhurat: 06:54 am to 07:43 am in New Delhi on 19 March 2026.
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