Hindu Holidays in March 2024: See This Week-by-Week List!
This year, March is jam-packed with festivals. We may enjoy Hindu holidays like Holi, Shivratri, and many more with our loved ones. See the post in its whole to make note of all the March festivals that are coming up and to schedule your vacations so that you can enjoy amazing times with your loved ones.
There are a ton of fascinating Hindu holidays in March. The end of winter and the start of spring are signaled by the celebrations.
For the Hindu community, there are distinct feelings and customs associated with each festival. To respect their Hindu customs and beliefs, people would engage in celebrations, numerous rituals, and prayers.
We get together during this time to rejoice with our families and friends. With a plethora of festivals in March 2024, ranging from the revered Mahashivratri to the colorful Festival of Colors, you can celebrate with loved ones and gain the blessings of the gods.
March begins today, so let’s get our calendars out and schedule our vacations around these wonderful festivals that are taking place in March.
Muslims celebrate March as a special month since the second week of March marks the start of Ramadan. The precise date of Ramadan will be determined by Saudi Arabia’s lunar sighting.
Therefore, March is going to be a month of celebrations and sharing joy this year, regardless of your beliefs.
March 2024: Maha Shivratri First Week Festivals
Yashoda Jayanti, which marks the birth anniversary of Maa Yashods, the woman who reared Lord Krishna, ushers in the month of March. In the first week of March, we have Maharishi Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti, Bhanu Saptami, Shabari Jayanthi, and Janaki Jayanthi after the Yashoda Jayanthi.
Date Days Holidays Importance
March 2, 2024, Saturday, Yashoda Jayanthi Celebrate Maa Yashoda’s birth anniversary.
Sunday, March 3, 2024Bhanu Saptami, Sun’s birthday, Shabari Jayanti, a day to celebrate Shabari’s devoted service to Lord Rama Masik Krishna Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna in Phalgun month.
Monday, March 4, 2024Janaki Jayanti: Maa Sita’s Birth Anniversary
March 5, 2024, a TuesdayCelebrated on Maharishi Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti, it marks the guru’s birth anniversary.
3/06/2024 WednesdayHonor Lord Vishnu on Vijaya Ekadashi.
Thursday, March 7, 2024 (Vaishnava) Ekadashi VijayaA day of triumph and spiritual advancement for Vaishnavas Friday, March 8, 2024The marriage of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati is commemorated on Maha Shivratri, PMasik Shivratri, and Pradosh Vrat.
Saturday, March 9, 2024: AnvadhanEvery day is Vaishnava’s.
March 2024: A List of Second Week Festivals
March begins with Darsha Amavasya, Ishti, or Dwapar Yug in the second week of the month. There are many fortunate occasions throughout the week to rejoice in our traditions and beliefs and to receive divine benefits.
Date Days Holidays Importance
March 10, 2024, Sunday Monday, March 11, 2024, Darsh Amavasya, Ishti No moonlight day in the Phalguna month Chandra Darshan Moon sighting following the Amavasya Tuesday, March 12, 2024Phulera Dooj and Jayanthi Ramkrishna Phulera Dooj: Celebrates the start of Holi.
Ramakrishna Jayanthi: The saint Ramakrishna’s birth anniversary
March 13, 2024, a Wednesday Vinayak Chaturthi / Ganesha the Lord Every month on March 14, 2024, a Thursday Masik Karthigai Day: March 15, 2024, Friday; Skanda Shasti: Honored to be the birthplace of Lord Karthikeya, Skanda, or Murugan
Saturday, March 16, 2024, Rohini Vrat Phalguna, the beginning of Ashtahnika Rohini
Vrat to eradicate destitution and suffering.
March 2024’s Third Week Festivals List
Monthly Durgaashtami, a day to honor Maa Durga, falls in the third week of March.
The following is a list of March’s Hindu holidays in the third week:
Date Days Holidays Importance
March 17, 2024, Sunday Masik DurgashtamiAn occasion to honor Maa Durga
March 20, 2024, a WednesdayVernal Equinox and Amalaki EkadashiThursday, March 21, 2024, Amalaki Ekadashi: Lord Vishnu Vrat, Vernal Equinox: Spring celebrationFriday, March 22, 2024 is the incarnation day of Narasimha Dwadashi, Lord Narshima.Pradosh Vrat: Honor Lord Shiva March 2024’s Fourth Week Festivals List
The final week of March 2024 will see a number of auspicious festivals; refer to the table below for a list of these events along with their dates.
Date Days Holidays Importance
Sunday, March 24, 2024: Holika DahanHolika, the day to commemorate the end of demoness.
Monday, March 25, 2024: Holidaythe celebration of color and the arrival of spring after winter.
March 26, 2024, TuesdayIn the Hindu calendar, Chaitra begins on Ishti, the new moon day.
March 27, 2024, a WednesdayBhai Dooj – Thursday, March 28, 2024, Chhatrapati On the occasion of Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi, Shivaji Maharaj celebrates his birthday.
Lord Ganesha’s Fourth Chaturthi
Rang Panchmi on Saturday, March 30, 2024Honor the five hues that represent the Panch Tatva.
This year, March has a lot of festivals. Make plans to spend time with loved ones and celebrate the festivities in a positive and loving manner.
