Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri Begins 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri Begins 2026 falls on Thursday, 19 March 2026. [New Year / Shakti] Telugu/Kannada/Marathi New Year; also start of Chaitra Navratri (9-day Durga worship) Tithi at sunrise: Krishna Paksha Amavasya.
- Thursday, 19 March 2026
- Tithi: Krishna Paksha Amavasya
- Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 06:27 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri Begins in 2026?
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri Begins 2026 falls on Thursday, 19 March 2026.
- Why is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri Begins celebrated?
[New Year / Shakti] Telugu/Kannada/Marathi New Year; also start of Chaitra Navratri (9-day Durga worship)
- What is the tithi on Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri Begins 2026?
At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Krishna Paksha Amavasya and the nakshatra is Uttara Bhadrapada.
- What are the sunrise and sunset times on Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri Begins 2026?
In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset at 06:31 PM. Times differ by city.