Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, also known as Chaitra Sukhladi, is the first day during the waxing phase of moon in the Chaitra Month. Chaitra Shukla Pratipada 2026 date is March 19
The day is observed as Hindu New Year inNorth India . The day is also observed as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The Sindhi Community observes Cheti Chand on the day, which is the Sindhi New Year.
The day is observed as Hindu New Year in
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada marks the beginning of the Vikram Samvat Year. Nav Varsh Samvat 2083 will begin on March 19.
