When Does the Hindu New Year Begin

The Hindu New Year is approaching. The new year begins on the first day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. The Vedic calendar determines this occasion. People call this traditional calendar Vikram Samvat. Vikram Samvat 2083 will commence this year. The New Year will start on March 19. Let us understand the important details related to this sacred occasion.

When Will Hindu New Year 2026 Begin?

Vikram Samvat 2083 will begin on March 19, 2026. The name of this year will be “Roudra.” According to astrological calculations, the New Year will begin under Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra, Shukla Yoga, and Pisces ascendant. Tradition determines the ruler of the year based on the weekday of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Since the year will start on Thursday, Jupiter will rule the year. Mars will serve as the minister of the year.

Probable Impact of Roudra Samvat

‘Madhyasasya bhaveddhatri samanyena pravartanam.
Durmatinam mahatvam syad durmatau varnasankramah.’

This verse indicates that rainfall may remain slightly below average during the year named Roudra. Reduced rainfall may affect agricultural yield. As a result, crop prices may rise significantly. Traditional calculations suggest that government decisions may create unrest among the public. Disputes and disagreements may arise among global leaders. Incidents such as forest or field fires may also occur.

Why Does the Hindu New Year Start on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada?

The Brahma Purana states that Lord Brahma created the universe at sunrise on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. People also believe that Satya Yuga began on this day. For this reason, Emperor Vikramaditya chose this auspicious date to commence his calendar era. The weekday on which this tithi falls determines the ruler of the year. If the tithi spans two days, tradition considers the ruler of the first day as the king of the year.