{"id":33322,"date":"2026-01-30T13:34:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=33322"},"modified":"2026-03-19T21:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:43:34","slug":"march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2026 Hindu Calendar: Holi, Chaitra Navratri &#038; Hindu New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>body .sp-blog-h1,body .sp-blog-h2,body .sp-blog-h3{color:#ff6600!important;font-family:'Georgia',serif!important}body .sp-cta-box{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff8e1 0%,#fff3e0 100%);border-left:6px solid #f58120;border-radius:12px;padding:30px;margin:35px 0;box-shadow:0 5px 15px rgba(245,129,32,.15);text-align:center}body .sp-cta-box h2,body .sp-cta-box h3{color:#d84315!important;font-size:1.8rem;margin-top:0;border-bottom:none}body .sp-btn{background:linear-gradient(to bottom,#ff7a1f,#e65100)!important;color:#fff!important;padding:12px 30px;text-decoration:none!important;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1rem;box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(230,81,0,.3);display:inline-block;border:1px solid #ff9800}body .sp-info-box{padding:20px;margin:25px 0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.05)}body .sp-info-nri{background-color:#e3f2fd;border-left:5px solid #1e88e5}body .sp-info-success{background-color:#f1f8e9;border-left:5px solid #2e7d32}body .sp-info-warning{background-color:#fff3e0;border-left:5px solid #ff9800}body .sp-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:25px 0;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.05);background:#fff}body .sp-table th{background-color:#f58120;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left}body .sp-table td{padding:12px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #ffe0b2}body .sp-mantra-box{background-color:#fffaf0;border-left:5px solid #ff6600;padding:25px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.03)}body .sp-sanskrit{text-align:center;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;color:#d84315;margin-bottom:15px;line-height:1.6}body .schema-faq-section{background:#fff;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #eee;margin-bottom:15px;box-shadow:0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,.02)}body .schema-faq-question{color:#d84315;font-size:1.15em;display:block;margin-bottom:8px;font-weight:bold}<\/style>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n[\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Article\",\n    \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n      \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar\/\"\n    },\n    \"headline\": \"March 2026 Hindu Calendar: Holi Date, Navratri Muhurat & Hindu New Year 2083\",\n    \"description\": \"Complete March 2026 Hindu Calendar. 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font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"March_2026_Hindu_Calendar_Holi_Date_Navratri_Muhurat_Hindu_New_Year_2083\"><\/span>March 2026 Hindu Calendar: Holi Date, Navratri Muhurat &amp; Hindu New Year 2083<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #f58120;color:#f58120\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #f58120;color:#f58120\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#March_2026_Hindu_Calendar_Holi_Date_Navratri_Muhurat_Hindu_New_Year_2083\" >March 2026 Hindu Calendar: Holi Date, Navratri Muhurat &amp; Hindu New Year 2083<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_Geo_Relevance_Timings\" >\ud83d\udccd Geo Relevance &amp; Timings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#March_2026_Hindu_Calendar_Festival_List_with_Dates\" >March 2026 Hindu Calendar Festival List with Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#Holi_2026_Date_and_Muhurat_in_India\" >Holi 2026 Date and Muhurat in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#Chaitra_Navratri_March_2026_Dates_and_Ghatasthapana_Muhurat\" >Chaitra Navratri March 2026 Dates and Ghatasthapana Muhurat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#%F0%9F%94%B1_Book_Pandit_for_Chaitra_Navratri_Bangalore_Delhi_Mumbai_Pune\" >\ud83d\udd31 Book Pandit for Chaitra Navratri (Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#Ram_Navami_2026_Date_and_Puja_Timings\" >Ram Navami 2026 Date and Puja Timings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#Best_Days_for_Griha_Pravesh_in_March_2026\" >Best Days for Griha Pravesh in March 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#Auspicious_Days_in_March_2026_for_Marriage\" >Auspicious Days in March 2026 for Marriage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#March_2026_Ekadashi_List\" >March 2026 Ekadashi List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#Need_a_Pandit_for_Holi_or_Navratri_2026\" >Need a Pandit for Holi or Navratri 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/march-2026-hindu-calendar-holi-navratri-muhurat\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8; text-align: center;\"><strong>Welcome to the Month of Colors and Divine Beginnings!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;\">If February was about Shiva, <strong>March 2026<\/strong> is about celebration, victory, and renewal. This auspicious month hosts two of India&#8217;s biggest festivals: the vibrant <strong>Holi<\/strong> and the commencement of the <strong>Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat 2083)<\/strong>. From the burning of Holika to the arrival of Goddess Durga during Chaitra Navratri, the planetary energies shift significantly this month.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sp-info-box sp-info-success\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #2e7d32; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_Geo_Relevance_Timings\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd Geo Relevance &amp; Timings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem;\">All timings mentioned in this guide are based on <strong>Indian Standard Time (IST)<\/strong>. These dates are applicable for major Indian cities including <strong>Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai<\/strong>. For USA, UK, or Australia timing variations, consult a local Panchang.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"March_2026_Hindu_Calendar_Festival_List_with_Dates\"><\/span>March 2026 Hindu Calendar Festival List with Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\">Here is your complete <strong>SmartPuja Vedic Guide for March 2026 Hindu Calendar<\/strong>, covering the dates and significance for major festivals.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-radius: 8px;\">\n<table  class=\"sp-table table table-hover\" >\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<th>Festival \/ Tithi<\/th>\n<th>Significance &amp; Rituals<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mar 01<\/strong> (Sun)<\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: #d35400; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ravi-pradosh-dates-2026-calendar-health\/\">Pradosh Vrat (Ravi)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Best for health and longevity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fff8e1;\">\n<td><strong>Mar 03<\/strong> (Tue)<\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: #d35400; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/phalguna-purnima-2026-date-significance-rituals\/\">\ud83d\udd25 Holika Dahan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Victory of Prahlad. Bonfire rituals to burn negativity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fff3e0;\">\n<td><strong>Mar 04<\/strong> (Wed)<\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: #d35400; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/holi-2026-date-holika-dahan-muhurat-rituals\/\">\ud83c\udfa8 Holi (Dhulandi)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>The Festival of Colors. Celebrating love and joy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mar 15<\/strong> (Sun)<\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: #d35400; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/papmochani-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Papmochani Ekadashi<\/a><\/td>\n<td>&#8220;Releases Sins.&#8221; Dedicated to Lord Vishnu.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mar 16<\/strong> (Mon)<\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: #d35400; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/soma-pradosh-dates-2026-calendar\/\">Pradosh Vrat (Soma)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Highly auspicious Monday Pradosh. Fulfills desires.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td><strong>Mar 18<\/strong> (Wed)<\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: #d35400; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/amavasya-dates-2026-calendar\/\">Chaitra Amavasya<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Last day of Hindu Lunar Year. Ideal for Pitru Tarpan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-left: 4px solid #ff6600; background-color: #fff8e1;\">\n<td><strong>Mar 19<\/strong> (Thu)<\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: #d35400; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/chaitra-navratri-2026\/\">\ud83d\udea9 Hindu New Year<\/a><\/td>\n<td><strong>Vikram Samvat 2083 Begins.<\/strong> Ghatasthapana \/ Ugadi \/ Gudi Padwa.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mar 27<\/strong> (Fri)<\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: #d35400; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ram-navami-2026-date-puja-muhurat\/\">\ud83c\udff9 Rama Navami<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Birth of Lord Rama. Conclusion of Chaitra Navratri.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mar 29<\/strong> (Sun)<\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: #d35400; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/kamada-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\">Kamada Ekadashi<\/a><\/td>\n<td>First Ekadashi of Hindu New Year. Fulfills desires.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holi_2026_Date_and_Muhurat_in_India\"><\/span>Holi 2026 Date and Muhurat in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;\">The festivities begin with <strong>Holika Dahan on March 3rd<\/strong>. This ritual symbolizes the triumph of Bhakt Prahlad\u2019s devotion over the demoness Holika. The following day, <strong>March 4th<\/strong>, is celebrated as <strong>Rangwali Holi<\/strong> (Dhulandi) across India.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;\">It is considered highly auspicious to perform a <a style=\"color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/satyanarayan-puja\">Satyanarayan Puja<\/a> on the morning of Purnima to bring peace to the household before the celebrations begin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sp-info-box sp-info-warning\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem;\"><strong>\ud83d\udd25 Holika Dahan Muhurat:<\/strong> Evening of March 3, 2026.<br \/>\n<strong>\ud83c\udfa8 Holi (Color Play):<\/strong> Morning of March 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fafafa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px dashed #d84315; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin-top: 0;\">Looking for a Pandit for Holi Puja 2026 in Bangalore?<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/satyanarayan-puja\">Explore our Home Puja Services in Bangalore \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chaitra_Navratri_March_2026_Dates_and_Ghatasthapana_Muhurat\"><\/span>Chaitra Navratri March 2026 Dates and Ghatasthapana Muhurat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;\">March 19, 2026, marks the first day of the Chaitra month, celebrated as the <strong>Hindu New Year<\/strong> across India under different names. This marks the beginning of the 9-day Chaitra Navratri festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li><strong>Gudi Padwa:<\/strong> Celebrated in Maharashtra &amp; Goa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ugadi:<\/strong> Celebrated in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chaitra Navratri (Day 1):<\/strong> Celebrated predominantly in North India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;\">This is the most powerful day to start new ventures or perform a <a style=\"color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/griha-pravesh-puja\">Griha Pravesh<\/a>. Devotees establish the <em>Kalash<\/em> (Ghatasthapana) to welcome Goddess Durga.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sp-cta-box\" style=\"padding: 20px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #d84315; font-size: 1.5rem; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B1_Book_Pandit_for_Chaitra_Navratri_Bangalore_Delhi_Mumbai_Pune\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd31 Book Pandit for Chaitra Navratri (Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; color: #5d4037; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Start Vikram Samvat 2083 with divine blessings. SmartPuja provides experienced Vedic Pandits for <strong>Ghatasthapana, Durga Saptashati Paath, and Ugadi Pujas<\/strong> right at your doorstep.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"sp-btn\" style=\"padding: 10px 25px; font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/navaratri-durga-puja\">Book Navratri Puja \u27a4<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ram_Navami_2026_Date_and_Puja_Timings\"><\/span>Ram Navami 2026 Date and Puja Timings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;\">The ninth day of Navratri (<strong>March 27, 2026<\/strong>) is celebrated as the birth of Lord Rama. It is a day of immense piety. Reading the <em>Ramcharitmanas<\/em> or performing an <a style=\"color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/akhand-ramayan-path\">Akhand Ramayan Path<\/a> at home brings harmony and removes family disputes.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Days_for_Griha_Pravesh_in_March_2026\"><\/span>Best Days for Griha Pravesh in March 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;\">March 2026 is an excellent month for moving into a new home, especially after the start of the Hindu New Year. The most auspicious <strong>Griha Pravesh Muhurats<\/strong> are on 4, 5, 6, 9, 13 and 14 March. <a style=\"color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/griha-pravesh-puja\">View Griha Pravesh Puja details.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auspicious_Days_in_March_2026_for_Marriage\"><\/span>Auspicious Days in March 2026 for Marriage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;\">According to the Vedic calendar, the period leading up to Holika Dahan (Holashtak) is considered inauspicious for weddings. The most favorable marriage Muhurats in March 2026 begin after Holi, particularly post the Hindu New Year commencement.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"March_2026_Ekadashi_List\"><\/span>March 2026 Ekadashi List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;\">Observing Ekadashi is highly revered for spiritual cleansing. March 2026 features two important Ekadashis:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li><strong>March 15:<\/strong> Papmochani Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha)<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 29:<\/strong> Kamada Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sp-cta-box\" style=\"margin-top: 50px;\">\n<h2 class=\"sp-blog-h2\" style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.8rem; border-bottom: none;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_a_Pandit_for_Holi_or_Navratri_2026\"><\/span>Need a Pandit for Holi or Navratri 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; color: #5d4037; margin-bottom: 25px;\">SmartPuja offers verified Vedic Pandits in <strong>Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, and 30+ cities<\/strong>. We bring the Samagri, you bring the devotion.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 15px; align-items: center;\"><a class=\"sp-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\">Book Online \u27a4<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #fff; color: #ff6600 !important; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border: 2px solid #ff6600;\" href=\"tel:08061160400\">\ud83d\udcde Call: 080-61160400<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. When is Holi in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; font-size: 1.05rem;\">Holi 2026 falls on Wednesday, March 4 (Rangwali Holi). The ritual bonfire, Holika Dahan, takes place on the evening of March 3.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. When does Chaitra Navratri 2026 start?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; font-size: 1.05rem;\">Chaitra <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Navaratri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Navratri<\/a> 2026 begins on March 19, which is also celebrated as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Is March 2026 good for Griha Pravesh?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; font-size: 1.05rem;\">Yes, March offers several auspicious muhurats for Griha Pravesh Puja.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" style=\"border-bottom: none;\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. When is Amavasya in March 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; font-size: 1.05rem;\">Chaitra Amavasya falls on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This is the last day of the Hindu lunar year and is ideal for Pitru Tarpan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 2026 marks the vibrant celebration of Holi and the auspicious beginning of the Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat 2083). 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