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Hindu Lunar New Year
Hindu Lunar New Year
Hindu Lunar New Year is an important new year festival celebrated with traditions that reflect faith, community, heritage, and shared cultural identity.
Date19 Mar 2026
Duration1 day
MuhuratTo be announced
Meaning and celebration
About Hindu Lunar New Year
Hindu Lunar New Year is observed according to its religious or regional calendar. Devotees and communities may mark it with worship, fasting, processions, music, food, charity, family gatherings, or cultural programmes. Customs and exact timings can differ by location and tradition.
CategoryHindu Festivals
TraditionHindu
Festival typeNew Year Festival
Observed inIndia
Published festival timing
Date, Day and Muhurat
2026 date for New Delhi, India; lunar dates can vary by location and local panchang.
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Hindu Lunar New Year Dates by Year
YearDate and dayMuhurat
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Hindu Lunar New Year FAQ
When is Hindu Lunar New Year?+
Hindu Lunar New Year is observed on 19 March 2026, Thursday.
Why is Hindu Lunar New Year celebrated?+
Hindu Lunar New Year is an important new year festival celebrated with traditions that reflect faith, community, heritage, and shared cultural identity.
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