Navreh 2026

Full Date

March 19, 2026 Morning – March 19, 2026 Evening

Muhurat Timings in India

• Navreh Thaal Preparation

  Arranging auspicious items symbolizing prosperity and blessings for the coming year.

  March 19, 2026 Morning – March 19, 2026 Evening

Introduction

Navreh is the Kashmiri Hindu New Year, celebrated with reverence to Goddess Sharika. It marks the beginning of the new year and the Saptarishi era for Kashmiri Pandits.

Other Names

Kashmiri New Year, Chaitra Navratri Day

Pooja Vidhi

• Start with ritual bath and house purification.
• Arrange Navreh Thaal in front of a sacred mirror to view first thing.
• Recite mantra and offer flowers and incense.
• Distribute prasad and perform community prayers.

Rituals

• Preparing the Navreh Thaal with items like rice, curd, walnuts, and sacred texts.
• Offering prayers to Goddess Sharika and ancestors.
• House cleaning and decorating with flowers and colors.
• Seeking blessings for prosperity and welfare.

Regional Highlights

• Primarily observed by Kashmiri Pandits as their New Year festival.
• Celebrated with religious devotion to Goddess Sharika and ancestors.
• Marks the renewal of time and spiritual beginnings in Kashmir.

History

The festival is tied to Hindu mythology centered on Goddess Sharika residing on Sharika Parvata. The first rays of the sun on Navreh are believed to honor the Goddess, marking the start of the new cosmic cycle.

Additional Information

• Navreh coincides with the first day of Chaitra Navratri, linking it to the broader Hindu New Year celebrations.
• The festival strengthens cultural identity and community bonds among Kashmiri Hindus.
• Navreh involves unique traditions that distinguish it from other New Year festivals in India.