The article discusses the significance of performing certain rituals during Brahma Muhurat on the first day of the Hindu New Year, which falls on March 19, 2026.
The Hindu New Year, known as Nav Samvatsar, begins on Chaitra month’s Shukla Paksha Pratipada, which in 2026 will commence on March 19. The first day of the new year is considered extremely auspicious, especially when activities are initiated during Brahma Muhurat—approximately between 4 AM and 5:30 AM. According to religious beliefs, rituals performed at this time can bring positive energy, success, and prosperity for the entire year.
On the first day, individuals are encouraged to wake up early for a ritual bath and to wear clean clothes. Following the bath, it is advisable to light a lamp in their homes while worshiping deities such as Lord Ganesha, Lord Vishnu, and Goddess Durga. Performing such prayers during Brahma Muhurat is believed to yield quick and beneficial results, enhancing one's spiritual and material blessings.
Furthermore, it is recommended to begin the day with a specific mantra, reciting “Karagre Vasate Lakshmi, Karamule Saraswati, Karamule Tu Govinda, Prabhaté Kar Darshanam” while viewing one’s palms upon awakening. This ritual not only marks the auspicious beginning of the year but is also a way to invoke blessings and prosperity for the days to come.
