Welcome to the complete guide for the Odia Calendar 2026 March. If you are searching for the Kohinoor Odia Calendar 2026 March to plan the month of colors, chariot festivals, and celestial events, you have come to the right place. We provide a direct download link for the March 2026 Odia Calendar PDF, along with a comprehensive list of festivals, fasts, and government holidays.
This guide covers the traditional Odia month of Phalguna and the beginning of Chaitra, as per the authentic Kohinoor Panji. March 2026 is a blockbuster month featuring Holi, Rama Navami, Lingaraj Rathayatra, and a Lunar Eclipse.
Odia Calendar 2026 March: Month of Colors & Chariots
March 2026 is the most vibrant month in the Odia calendar. It begins with the conclusion of the Phalguna month (celebrating Dola Purnima and Holi) and transitions into Chaitra, which marks the Odia New Year (New Year’s Day falls in the next month) and the beginning of the holy Chaitra Navaratri. This month is packed with major Rathayatra festivals in Odisha.
Below is the detailed schedule from the Kohinoor Odia Calendar for March 2026, presented in an easy-to-read table format.
Day-Wise Festival & Event List (March 2026)
| Date | Day | Tithi / Festival / Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 March 2026 | Sunday | Famous Arilo Melana (Cuttack Nagari GP) |
| 2 March 2026 | Monday | Varaha Dola, Shiva Chaturdashi Fasting & Beda Parikrama |
| 3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Dola Purnima, Sri Chaitanya Jayanti, Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) , Sri Jiu Rajadhuraja Besha |
| 4 March 2026 | Wednesday | Holi Festival (Panchu Dola) |
| 14 March 2026 | Saturday | Masanta (End of Odia Month Phalguna), Sharana Begins |
| 15 March 2026 | Sunday | Meena Sankranti, Papamochani Ekadashi, Tara Tarini Yatra, Shab-e-Qadr |
| 16 March 2026 | Monday | Skandha Shashthi |
| 18 March 2026 | Wednesday | Suhini Chaturdashi, Chandra Kshaya, Sharana Ends |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Madhu Amavasya, Srishti Arambha Divas, Basantika Durga Puja (Navaratri) Begins, Ugadi (Telugu New Year) |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Dwitiya Chandra Darshan, Jamat-ul-Vida |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 22 March 2026 | Sunday | Badi Nrusingha Vijay at Srimandir |
| 24 March 2026 | Tuesday | Basantika Durga Saptami Puja, Chaitra Gundicha Yatra at Srimandir |
| 25 March 2026 | Wednesday | Basantika Durga Maha-Ashtami, Lord Lingaraj Ratha Pratishtha |
| 26 March 2026 | Thursday | Ashoka Ashtami, Lingaraj Rathayatra, Basantika Durga Mahanavami |
| 27 March 2026 | Friday | Sri Ram Navami, Basantika Durga Dashahara (Bhasani) |
| 29 March 2026 | Sunday | Kamada Ekadashi, Sita Vivaha, Rabinayan Brata |
| 30 March 2026 | Monday | Ananga Trayodashi, Banabasa at Srimandir |
| 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Dayanachori at Srimandir, Mahavir Jayanti, Shiva Damanaka Chaturdashi Fasting |
Key Kohinoor Odia Festivals in March 2026
March is the crown jewel of the Odia festival calendar. Here are the highlights from the Kohinoor Odia Calendar:
- Dola Purnima & Lunar Eclipse (March 3): The full moon of Phalguna is celebrated as Dola Purnima, marking the festival of Dolotsava. It is also the birth anniversary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. On this day, a Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) will occur, adding a rare celestial significance to the rituals. Lord Jagannath adorns the Sri Jiu Rajadhuraja Besha.
- Holi (March 4):Â The festival of colors, known as Panchu Dola in Odisha, is celebrated with great fervor, following the Dola Yatra.
- Meena Sankranti (March 15): The sun’s transit into the Pisces sign. The famous Tara Tarini Yatra at the Shakti Peetha in Ganjam gains momentum from this day.
- Madhu Amavasya & Chaitra Navaratri (March 19): The new moon day marks the beginning of the Chaitra month and the start of Basantika Durga Puja (Chaitra Navaratri), which lasts for nine days.
- Eid-ul-Fitr (March 21):Â The culmination of Ramadan, celebrated by the Muslim community. (Date is tentative and subject to moon sighting).
- Lingaraj Rathayatra & Ashoka Ashtami (March 26):Â One of the biggest events in Bhubaneswar. The chariot festival of Lord Lingaraj takes place on Ashoka Ashtami, drawing millions of devotees.
- Sri Ram Navami (March 27):Â The birth celebration of Lord Rama, observed on the ninth day of Chaitra Navaratri. It coincides with the immersion (Bhasani) of Durga idols from the Basantika Puja.
- Mahavir Jayanti (March 31):Â The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, celebrated with processions and prayers.
Celestial Event: Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026
The Kohinoor Odia Calendar accurately notes a Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on March 3, 2026, coinciding with Dola Purnima. This is a significant event for temple rituals. The Srimandir in Puri and other temples typically observe the prescribed timings for the eclipse, after which the deities are bathed and purified.
March 2026 Holidays: Bank & Government List
Here are the official bank and government holidays in Odisha for March 2026. This list is essential for planning leave.
| Date | Day | Holiday/Observance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Dolyatra (Holika Dahan) |
| 4 March 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| 14 March 2026 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Jamat-ul-Vida |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr (Tentative) |
| 26 March 2026 | Thursday | Rama Navami |
| 28 March 2026 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
Note: Eid-ul-Fitr is tentative as it depends on the sighting of the moon.
Spiritual Significance of March Observances
- Papamochani Ekadashi (March 15):Â As the name suggests (“Pap” = sin, “Mochani” = release), fasting on this day is believed to absolve one of past sins.
- Chaitra Navaratri (March 19-27):Â A nine-day period dedicated to worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Durga. It is considered as powerful as the more famous Sharadiya Navaratri.
- Ananga Trayodashi (March 30):Â Marks the symbolic end of the Rathayatra season at the Srimandir, with the “Banabasa” (forest sojourn) rituals of the deities.
Download March 2026 Odia Calendar PDF
For a detailed view of the almanac including eclipse timings, Tithi start and end times, and Rahu Kala, you can download the free PDF version of the Kohinoor Odia Calendar March 2026 using the link below.
Download Odia Calendar 2026 March PDF
Conclusion
March 2026 is a month of grand celebrations in Odisha, from the colors of Holi to the grand chariot of Lord Lingaraj and the divine birth of Lord Rama. By using this Odia Calendar for March 2026, you can stay connected with these sacred traditions and plan your participation in these events