India From Navratri to Gudi Padwa: How India Welcomes Hindu New Year by News Analysis India March 19, 2026 by News Analysis India March 19, 2026 Thursday, March 19, ushers in a nationwide fiesta as Hindu New Year arrives under varied names and customs. North India launches into Chaitra Navratri’s devotional fervor, while Gudi Padwa energizes …
