March 2026 festival calendar: Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid ul-Fitr, Chaitra Navratri; major festivals this week
Ugadi
Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, Ugadi marks the beginning of the Telugu and Kannada New Year.
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Chaitra Navratri
The nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Durga also commences on this day. The ghatsthapana is scheduled for the morning of March 19, marking the start of a period of fasting and prayer.
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When will Chaitra Navratri Commence?
The journey begins on March 19 with Maa Shailputri (yellow), followed by Maa Brahmacharini (green) on the 20th and Maa Chandraghanta (grey) on the 21st. As the spiritual energy builds, the 22nd is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda (orange), the 23rd to Maa Skandamata (white), and the 24th to the fierce Maa Katyayani (red).
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When will Chaitra Navratri Conclude?
The festival will continue until Friday, March 27. The final stretch of the festival features Maa Kalaratri (royal blue) on March 25, leading into the high celebrations of Maa Mahagauri pink) for Ashtami on the 26th, and finally concluding on March 27 with Maa Siddhidatri (purple) on Rama Navami.
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Eid ul-Fitr
Eid ul-Fitr is expected to be observed on Saturday, March 21, in India. The exact date is subject to the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon.
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