The first month of the Hindu solar calendar, typically falling in March-April in the Gregorian calendar.
From Sanskrit 'चैत्र' (chaitra), derived from the name of the lunar mansion (nakṣatra) Chitrā. This Sanskrit word is used throughout Hindu and Buddhist traditional calendars and astrology.
Chaitra is when many Hindu New Year celebrations occur, showing how different cultures measure time differently—while the Western world rings in January, millions of people celebrate their new year when Chaitra begins.
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