Chaitra Month Start 2026: Chaitra month has started from Holi today on 4th March. Chaitra month is the new year of Hindus. Many fasts and festivals are celebrated in this month starting from Chaitra Navratri, and from this month the heat also starts knocking.

Along with religion, changes in weather also start appearing. Therefore, there are special rules mentioned in the religious scriptures regarding the month of Chaitra, which must be followed throughout the month, otherwise one may have to face many big difficulties, such as financial loss, diseases, bad luck and problems etc.

What should be avoided in the month of Chaitra?

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  Do not consume non-vegetarian food

  
  

According to astrology and Vastu Shastra, one should not consume non-vegetarian food even by mistake in the month of Chaitra. It is said that consuming non-vegetarian food during this entire month can anger Goddess Lakshmi and this can worsen the financial condition of the house. Therefore one should avoid making such mistakes.

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  consumption of jaggery

  
  

It is said that, you should avoid consuming jaggery during the entire month of Chaitra. Jaggery is hot in nature and due to increase in heat, its consumption can be harmful to health and by doing so Goddess Lakshmi also gets angry.

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  Avoid negative or bad thoughts

  
  

chaitra month It is a very holy month. Hindu New Year begins. In this month, keep your thinking positive and behave righteously. Avoid negative or bad thoughts and wrong conduct, otherwise you may have to bear the wrath of Maa Durga.

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  Do not use leather items

  
  

One should not use things made of leather during the entire month of Chaitra. Since animal skin is used to make leather, the use of leather is considered prohibited in this holy month.

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  Do not cut nails or hair

  
  

The time of Chaitra Navratri is a very sacred time. Do not cut nails and hair during these 9 days. Don’t even shave.

Religious and spiritual importance of Chaitra month

According to religious belief, Chaitra month is a symbol of the creation of the universe. It is mentioned in many texts that Lord Brahma started the creation of the universe from this month. Therefore it is considered a symbol of new beginnings and new energy.

This month also indicates the change of seasons. At this time winter leaves and summer arrives. change in weather Due to this there is a need to keep the body and mind balanced. This is the reason why special emphasis is given on fasting, meditation and satvik diet in this month.

From the religious point of view, this month is considered a period of meditation, determination and self-purification. It is believed that chanting, penance and charity done at this time gives special results.