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Chaitra masam marks the beginning of Spring season (Vasant Rutu). It is the first month of hindu lunar calender. This month is also known as Madhu masam. This month is considered as auspicious and Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Sri Ram navami, Hanuman Jayanti and a few other festivals are celebrated during this time.
Chaitra masam dates are different for purnimant and amavasyant calenders. In purnimant calenders, Chaitra masam starts on 13th March 2017 and ends on 12th April 2017. In amavasyant calenders, Chaitra masam falls between 28th March and 27th April 2017.
Chaitra month is good for Vedic learning. It is also considered auspicious for Upanayanam. People believe that performing jal daan (donting water) auspicious during month.