How the date is decided
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, observed on the day the tithi prevails at sunrise, as the almanacs reckon it for New Delhi.
2027: the tithi runs from Wed, 7 Apr 2027, 5:21 AM to Thu, 8 Apr 2027, 4:29 AM (IST).
2028: the tithi runs from Sun, 26 Mar 2028, 10:01 AM to Mon, 27 Mar 2028, 11:43 AM (IST).
Dates follow the common North Indian reckoning for New Delhi and agree with the leading almanacs. Regional calendars can differ by a day; your family’s panchangam has the final word. For your own town’s times, see today’s panchang.