The week of 29 March to 4 April 2022 is an exciting one for Hindus, with a long list of important festivals and fasts. From the monthly Shivratri to the Chaitra Amavasya and Chaitra Navratri, this week includes many of the biggest and most important fast festivals of the year. Here we look at the full list of fasts and festivals happening during this week.
29 March to 4 April 2022
The week of 29 March to 4 April 2022 is a busy one in the Hindu calendar, with many important festivals and fasts. This week includes the monthly Shivratri, the Chaitra Amavasya and Chaitra Navratri, and many other big fast festivals.
Vrat Tyohar List
The full list of Vrat Tyohar for this week is as follows:
29 March – Masik Shivaratri
31 March – Chaitra Amavasya
2 April – Chaitra Navratri (Day 1)
3 April – Chaitra Navratri (Day 2)
4 April – Chaitra Navratri (Day 3)
Monthly Shivratri
The week begins with Masik Shivaratri, the monthly Shivratri. This is the most important fast of the month and is observed by Hindus to honour the god Shiva. It is believed that fasting on this day will bring good luck and prosperity.
Chaitra Amavasya
The following day, 31 March, is Chaitra Amavasya, the new moon day of the month. This day is also known as Mahalaya Amavasya and is a special day of remembrance for Hindus. It is believed that on this day, the ancestors come to visit and it is a day to honour them.
Chaitra Navratri
The week culminates with Chaitra Navratri, the nine-day festival of fasting, prayer, and devotion to the goddess Durga. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, with people worshipping the goddess and performing special pujas.
Big Fast Festivals
This week includes many of the biggest and most important fast festivals of the year. This includes the monthly Shivratri, the Chaitra Amavasya and Chaitra Navratri, as well as other important fasts. All of these fasts and festivals are significant and an important part of the Hindu calendar.
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