Hindu Nav Varsh and Chaitra Navratri (Vikram Samvat)
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In much of North and Central India the Vikram Samvat year begins on the first day of Chaitra's bright half, which is also the first day of the nine nights of Chaitra Navratri. The ninth day is Ram Navami.
New YearCentral India
| Where | Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Delhi and other parts of North and Central India |
|---|---|
| When | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (March–April) |
| Calendar | Lunisolar (Vikram Samvat) |
| Next date | 7 April 2027 (1st Navratra); Ram Navami 15 April 2027 |
What people do
- Ghatasthapana (installing a sacred pot) and nine days of worship of the Goddess.
- Many fast; homes and temples hold Ramayana readings before Ram Navami.
Significance
Opens the religious year in the Vikram Samvat calendar.