Odia Calendar 2026 March: Complete Panchang, Tithi, Festivals & Important Dates

The Odia Calendar 2026 March is an important reference for people in Odisha and Odia communities worldwide. It provides details about tithi (lunar day), nakshatra, Hindu festivals, fasting days and sunrise–sunset timings according to the traditional Odia Panchang.

The calendar follows calculations historically associated with scholars connected to the Jagannath Temple tradition, including Jyotirvid Pandit Sri Krushna Prasad Khadiratna and published by traditional almanac publishers in Cuttack.

For devotees, astrologers, and households planning religious rituals, fasts, weddings and festivals, the Odia calendar remains an essential guide. In this article, you will find a complete overview of the Odia Calendar March 2026 with tithi, important events and festival dates.

Overview of Odia Calendar March 2026

March 2026 in the Odia calendar spans across two lunar months:

• Phalguna (Falgun) – Ending period
• Chaitra – Beginning period

It also marks the transition of the Sun from Kumbha (Aquarius) to Meena (Pisces), which is significant in Hindu astrology.

Important Panchang details for the month include:

• Shaka Year: 1947
• Samvat: 2082
• Samvatsara: Siddhartha
• Ravi Year: 1433
• Month Range: Phalguna Krishna Paksha to Chaitra Shukla Paksha

Odia Calendar 2026 March with Tithi (Key Dates Table)

Below is a simplified table highlighting major tithi, nakshatra, and festivals during March 2026.

Date	Day	Tithi	Nakshatra	Important Observance
March 1	Sunday	Trayodashi	Pushya	Religious observances
March 2	Monday	Chaturdashi	Ashlesha	Shiva Chaturdashi fast
March 3	Tuesday	Purnima	Magha	Dola Purnima, Holi Festival, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti, Lunar Eclipse
March 4	Wednesday	Pratipada	Purva Phalguni	Beginning of Krishna Paksha
March 8	Sunday	Panchami	Swati	Panchu Dola celebration
March 9	Monday	Shashthi	Rohini	Skanda Shashthi
March 14	Saturday	Ekadashi	Uttara Bhadra	Papamochani Ekadashi
March 15	Sunday	Dwadashi	Revati	Meena Sankranti
March 17	Tuesday	Chaturdashi	Ashwini	Baruni Snana
March 19	Thursday	Amavasya	Purva Ashadha	Madhu Amavasya, Basanti Durga Puja begins
March 21	Saturday	Tritiya	Ashwini	Islamic festival – Eid ul Fitr (approx)
March 24	Tuesday	Saptami	Punarvasu	Basanti Durga Saptami
March 25	Wednesday	Ashtami	Pushya	Durga Mahashtami
March 26	Thursday	Navami	Ashlesha	Ashokashtami, Lingaraj Ratha Yatra
March 27	Friday	Dashami	Magha	Ram Navami
March 29	Sunday	Ekadashi	Uttara Phalguni	Kamada Ekadashi
March 31	Tuesday	Chaturdashi	Chitra	Mahavir Jayanti, Shiva Damanaka Chaturdashi

Sunrise and Sunset Timings (March 2026)

Approximate sunrise and sunset timings in Odisha (IST):

Period	Sunrise	Sunset
Early March	6:10 AM	5:48 PM
Mid March	6:04 AM	5:51 PM
Late March	5:55 AM	5:57 PM
End of March	5:45 AM	6:00 PM

These timings help determine daily rituals, Sandhya Vandana, and auspicious muhurta calculations.

Major Festivals in Odia Calendar March 2026

1. Dola Purnima and Holi (3 March 2026)

Dola Purnima is one of the most important festivals in Odisha.

Key highlights:

• Celebration of Lord Jagannath and Lord Krishna
• Color festival similar to Holi
• Temples carry deities in decorated palanquins
• Bhajans and cultural events across Odisha

The day also marks the birth anniversary of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

2. Panchu Dola Festival

The Panchu Dola festival is celebrated for several days after Dola Purnima.

Traditions include:

• Processions of Radha-Krishna idols
• Village fairs
• Cultural performances

3. Papamochani Ekadashi (14 March 2026)

Papamochani Ekadashi is believed to remove past sins and spiritual obstacles.

Devotees:

• Observe fasting
• Perform Vishnu puja
• Read sacred scriptures

4. Meena Sankranti (15 March 2026)

This marks the Sun’s transition into Pisces (Meena Rashi).

Significance:

• Holy bathing in rivers
• Donations and charity
• Temple visits

5. Madhu Amavasya (19 March 2026)

Madhu Amavasya is considered auspicious for:

• Ancestral rituals
• Charity
• Starting spiritual practices

It also marks the start of Basanti Durga Puja.

6. Ashokashtami & Lingaraj Ratha Yatra (26 March 2026)

A major festival celebrated in Bhubaneswar at the Lingaraj Temple.

Highlights:

• Grand Ratha Yatra of Lord Lingaraj
• Thousands of devotees participate
• Religious processions and rituals

7. Ram Navami (27 March 2026)

Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama.

Common traditions:

• Ramayana recitation
• Temple celebrations
• Community prayers

8. Kamada Ekadashi (29 March 2026)

Kamada Ekadashi is observed during Chaitra month.

Beliefs associated with it:

• Fulfillment of desires
• Spiritual purification
• Removal of karmic burdens

9. Mahavir Jayanti (31 March 2026)

This day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.

Celebrations include:

• Temple visits
• Charity activities
• Religious processions

Important Religious Observances in March 2026

Key Vrata and Upavas

Devotees observe several fasting days:

• Papamochani Ekadashi
• Kamada Ekadashi
• Shiva Chaturdashi
• Various Durga Puja rituals

These fasts are believed to bring spiritual growth and divine blessings.

Cultural Importance of Odia Panchang

The Odia Panchang plays a vital role in everyday life.

It is used for:

• Marriage dates
• Naming ceremonies
• Griha Pravesh
• Temple rituals
• Festival planning

The calculations traditionally follow astronomical and astrological methods preserved for generations.

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