Chaitra month or Chaitra Mahina or Chaitra Maas is the first month in Marathi calendar or Marathi Panchang. Chaitra month falls in March – April as per Gregorian calendar. Chaitra month marks the onset of spring. In Chaitra Month many people do Haldi Kunku and prepare Raw Mango Dal (Karichi Dal) and Raw Mango Juice (Panhe) for that Chaitra Haldi Kunku. We used to have Chitra Gauriche Haldi kuku at my mom's place. We use to invite the women and young girls from our neighborhood for the function. My mom use to give everyone Karichi dal and Karicha Panha. Here is the recipe to prepare Raw Mango Dal( Karichi Dal) and Raw Mango Juice (Kariche Panhe)
Raw Mango Dal( Karichi Dal): http://anjaliskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/03/kairichi-dal-raw-mango-dal.html
Raw Mango Juice (Kariche Panhe): http://anjaliskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/03/kairicha-panha-raw-mango-juice-drink.html