Chaitra Masa, or Chaitra Month, is the first month in a traditional Kannada calendar followed in Karnataka. Chaitra Masa 2024 begins on April 9 to May 8. Krodhi Nama Samvatsara and Shak Year 1946 begins on the first day of the Chaitra month which is celebrated as Kannada New Year (Ugadi). Some of the important festivals and auspicious days include Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri, Sowbhagya Gowri Vratam. Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti. Sankatahara Chavithi monthly fasting dedicated to Ganesha is on April 27, 2024 – Moonrise is at 10:10 PM – Indian standard time. Shiva Pradosham Fasting Dates in Kannada Chaitra Month are: Pradosh – April 21 Pradosha – May 5 Chaitra Masa 2024 Shukla and Krishna Paksha in Kannada Chaitra Month Chaitra Masa 2024 Shukla Paksha or bright phase of moon is from April 9 to April 23. Chaitra Masa 2024 Krishna Paksha or dark phase of moon is from April 24 to May 8. Kannada Chaitra month Ekadasi dates are: Kamada Ekadasi – Apri