Cheti Chand 2026 Date: Hindu New Year starts from Chetra Navratri, Marathi New Year starts from Gudi Padwa while Sindhi New Year starts from Chetichand. Chaitra month is called Chet in Sindhi and moon is called Chandu, hence Chetichand means moon of Chaitra. This day is dedicated to Lord Jhulelal, the god of water.

This year Chetichand will be celebrated on 20 March 2026. This festival is celebrated on the second day of Chaitra Navratri. Many stories and beliefs are prevalent about Chetichand. Know what people do on this day for the Sindhi community, what is its significance.

Chetichand Puja Muhurta

The auspicious time for the worship of Chetichand is from 6.51 pm to 8.12 pm on 20 March 2026. Its duration will be 1 hour 22 minutes.

Why do we celebrate Chetichand?

Sindhis celebrate this festival as the birthday celebration of Lord Jhulelal, who is also known as Udrolal. He is known as their patron saint. This festival is celebrated to preserve the Sindhi culture and promote brotherhood and unity among the community. The practice of worshiping Jhulelal is more prevalent among Hindus who have migrated from Sindh province of Pakistan to other provinces of India.

How to celebrate Chetichand

• On this day people of Sindhi community perform various rituals and pray for forty consecutive days. This offering is known as Chaliho. Many people also keep fast on this day.
• Beharana Sahib (also known as Bhent) is made, sugar, fruits, cardamom, oil lamp and Akho are kept in it. They also take the idol of Lord Jhulelal to the lake or river.
• Jyoti Jagan (lighting 5 wicks in a wheat flour lamp) is lit.
• Then Behrana Sahib is immersed in water and Prasad is distributed. Then donations are given to the poor.

Mahashivratri 2026: After the consecration on Mahashivratri, buy these things from Shiva temple, there will be no shortage of money.

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