FESTIVAL2026-08-17
Naag Panchamiनाग पंचमी (नाग पूजा एवं कालसर्प शांति)
Sacred worship of the serpent deities (Sheshanaga, Vasuki, Takshaka) for protection from venom, serpent affliction, and ancestral peace.
Fast Rules: Do not plow fields or dig earth. Avoid iron tawa; partake of steamed, boiled, or prior-cooked satvik food. Offer raw milk and kheel to serpents.
FESTIVAL2026-09-04
Krishna Janmashtamiश्री कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
Celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight with Rohini Nakshatra.
Fast Rules: Fasting with milk, curd, and fruits until midnight Abhishek.
EKADASHI2026-09-07
Aja Ekadashi / Somwar Vratअजा एकादशी / सावन सोमवार
Sacred fast of Lord Vishnu destroying past sins, combined with auspicious Monday Shiva contemplation.
Fast Rules: Grain-free satvik fasting (Phalahar). Sing Vishnu Sahasranama.
FESTIVAL2026-09-08
Bachu Baras (Govatsa Dwadashi)बछ बारस (गोवत्स द्वादशी - सवत्सा गौ पूजन)
Devotional festival honoring Mother Cow and her nursing calf, observed by mothers for their sons' longevity, protection, and prosperity.
Fast Rules: Strict ban on cutting with knife. Avoid cow milk, ghee, and curd. Consume sprouted moth-moong and un-cut bajra roti.
PRADOSH2026-09-09
Budh Pradosh Vratबुध प्रदोष व्रत
Bhadrapada Krishna Trayodashi evening twilight prayer for intellect, health, and peace.
Fast Rules: Evening Rudrabhishek before sunset.
AMAVASYA2026-09-11
Bhadrapada Amavasyaभाद्रपद अमावस्या (पिठोरी अमावस्या)
Sacred day for Pitru Tarpan, ancestral remembrance, and charitable giving.
Fast Rules: Fast until afternoon Pitru Tarpan. Feed cows and needy.
FESTIVAL2026-09-14
Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi)श्री गणेश चतुर्थी (गणेशोत्सव प्रारंभ)
Grand 10-day festival marking the arrival of Lord Ganesha on earth with Modak and clay murtis.
Fast Rules: Prepare 21 modaks, offer red flowers and durva grass.
EKADASHI2026-09-22
Parivartini / Vamana Ekadashiपरिवर्तिनी एकादशी (वामन जयंती)
Lord Vishnu turns to his other side during his yogic sleep in Ksheersagar.
Fast Rules: Water/fruit fasting, worship of Lord Vamana incarnation.
FESTIVAL2026-09-24
Anant Chaturdashi & Ganesh Visarjanअनंत चतुर्दशी (गणेश विसर्जन)
Immersion of Lord Ganesha with chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' and tying of the 14-knot sacred Ananta thread.
Fast Rules: Consuming satvik sweet dishes and observing Anant vow.
PURNIMA2026-09-26
Bhadrapada Purnima (Satyanarayan Vrat)भाद्रपद पूर्णिमा (सत्यनारायण व्रत)
Full Moon day marking commencement of Pitru Paksha (Shradh). Ideal for Satyanarayan katha.
Fast Rules: Fasting until evening moonrise, Panjiri and charnamrit prasad.
FESTIVAL2026-10-10
Sharad Navratri Ghatasthapanaशारदीय नवरात्रि घटस्थापना
First day of Navratri invoking Maa Shailputri and setting up the sacred Kalash.
Fast Rules: Observing 9-day satvik fast with kuttu, singhara, and sabudana.
FESTIVAL2026-10-17
Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami)महाष्टमी (दुर्गाष्टमी एवं कन्या पूजन)
Worship of Maa Mahagauri, Sandhi pooja, and reverential feeding of young girls (Kanya Pujan).
Fast Rules: Halwa, Puri, Chana bhog to nine devis.
FESTIVAL2026-10-19
Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra)विजयादशमी (दशहरा / रावण दहन)
Triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana and Goddess Durga over Mahishasura.
Fast Rules: Shami tree worship, Aparajita puja, and celebration of righteousness.
EKADASHI2026-10-21
Papankusha Ekadashiपापांकुशा एकादशी
Ashwin Shukla Ekadashi eliminating negative karmas like an elephant goad.
Fast Rules: Complete abstinence from grains, night vigil.
PURNIMA2026-10-25
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)शरद पूर्णिमा (कोजागरी लक्ष्मी पूजा)
The night when moon rays shower divine nectar (Amrit). Kheer is placed under the moonlight overnight.
Fast Rules: Consuming sacred moonlight kheer in the morning.
FESTIVAL2026-10-29
Karwa Chauth (Karak Chaturthi)करवा चौथ (करक चतुर्थी)
Sacred fast of married women for the longevity, health, and prosperity of their husbands.
Fast Rules: Strict Nirjala fast from sunrise until moonrise. Moon viewing through sieve with Arghya.
FESTIVAL2026-11-02
Ahoi Ashtami (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे)अहोई अष्टमी (होई आठे - संतान रक्षा निर्जला व्रत)
Stringent waterless fast observed by mothers for the longevity, health, and well-being of their children, concluded upon evening star sighting.
Fast Rules: Strict Nirjala fast until stars appear in the night sky. Offer Arghya with Karwa water to the stars.
FESTIVAL2026-11-06
Govatsa Dwadashi / Vasubarasगोवत्स द्वादशी / वसुबारस (दीपावली का प्रथम पर्व)
Auspicious first day of Diwali festivities celebrating Kamadhenu and cow veneration before Dhanteras.
Fast Rules: Do not consume cow milk or milk products; prepare dishes from sprouted grains.
FESTIVAL2026-11-06
Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti)धनतेरस (भगवान धन्वंतरि जयंती)
Arrival of Lord Dhanvantari with the pot of nectar; purchase of metals and utensils.
Fast Rules: Lighting Yama Deepam facing South in the twilight.
FESTIVAL2026-11-08
Diwali (Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja)दीपावली (महालक्ष्मी एवं गणेश पूजन)
Grand celebration of lights marking the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and Maa Lakshmi's descent.
Fast Rules: Fasting till evening Pradosh Kaal Lakshmi-Ganesh pooja, lighting 21+ ghee diyas.
FESTIVAL2026-11-10
Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya)भाई दूज (यम द्वितीया)
Sisters apply auspicious tilak to their brothers wishing protection and long life.
Fast Rules: Brothers dine at sister's home with satvik feast.
FESTIVAL2026-11-14
Chhath Pooja (Sandhya Arghya)छठ पूजा (सायंकालीन अर्घ्य)
Austerity dedicated to Sun God Surya and Chhathi Maiya standing waist-deep in water.
Fast Rules: 36-hour waterless fast with Thekua and sugarcane offerings.
EKADASHI2026-11-20
Devutthana Ekadashi (Tulsi Vivah)देवउठनी एकादशी (तुलसी विवाह)
Lord Vishnu awakens from his 4-month cosmic slumber; wedding of Tulsi and Shaligram.
Fast Rules: Sugarcane mandap, seasonal roots and fruits, lighting 11 diyas.
PURNIMA2026-11-24
Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali / Tripurari)कार्तिक पूर्णिमा (देव दीपावली)
Festival of gods lighting lamps in Varanasi; victory of Shiva over Tripurasura.
Fast Rules: Holy river bath (Ganga Snan) and deepdaan on riverbanks.
AMAVASYA2026-12-08
Margashirsha Amavasyaमार्गशीर्ष अमावस्या
Sacred new moon day for pitru tarpan and worship of Lord Krishna in Margashirsha month.
Fast Rules: Charity, cow feeding, pitru tarpan.
EKADASHI2026-12-20
Mokshada Ekadashi & Gita Jayantiमोक्षदा एकादशी एवं गीता जयंती
The day Lord Krishna revealed the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna at Kurukshetra; delivers soul from bondage.
Fast Rules: Gita recitation, grainless fasting, chanting Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.
PURNIMA2026-12-23
Margashirsha Purnima (Dattatreya Jayanti)मार्गशीर्ष पूर्णिमा (दत्तात्रेय जयंती)
Appearance day of Lord Dattatreya (embodiment of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva); Satyanarayan Puja.
Fast Rules: Satyanarayan fast, twilight moon arghya.
AMAVASYA2027-01-07
Pausha Amavasyaपौष अमावस्या
Sacred day for Surya Arghya and ancestral Pitru Shanti.
Fast Rules: Surya worship, sesame-water tarpan.
FESTIVAL2027-01-14
Makar Sankranti (Pongal / Uttarayan)मकर संक्रांति (उत्तरायण / पोंगल)
Sun enters Capricorn (Makara Rashi) marking Uttarayana; holy dip in Ganga and sesame-jaggery daan.
Fast Rules: Til-gud eating, charitable donations of blankets and food.
PURNIMA2027-01-22
Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari Purnima)पौष पूर्णिमा (शाकंभरी पूर्णिमा)
Commencement of Magha Snan and celebration of Devi Shakambhari.
Fast Rules: Satyanarayan puja, green vegetable offerings to Devi.
AMAVASYA2027-02-06
Mauni Amavasya (Magha Amavasya)मौनी अमावस्या (माघ अमावस्या)
Most sacred Amavasya of the year; observing silence (Mauna Vrata) and bathing in Prayagraj Triveni Sangam.
Fast Rules: Complete silence till afternoon, charity of food, sesame, and woolens.
PURNIMA2027-02-21
Magha Purnima (Maha Maghi)माघ पूर्णिमा (महा माघी)
Conclusion of month-long Kalpavas and Magha Snan. Celestial deities descend to earth for holy dips.
Fast Rules: Bathing before sunrise, Satyanarayan Vrat Katha, evening Moon Arghya.
FESTIVAL2027-03-07
Maha Shivratriमहाशिवरात्रि (शिव-पार्वती विवाह)
Grand cosmic night of Lord Shiva; four-pahar abhishek with milk, curd, honey, and Bilvapatra.
Fast Rules: Complete fasting (Nirjala/Phalahar), night vigil (Jaagran), continuous Bilvapatra offering.
AMAVASYA2027-03-08
Phalguna Amavasyaफाल्गुन अमावस्या
Sacred new moon preceding Holi; Pitru Tarpan and philanthropic donations.
Fast Rules: Pitru Tarpan, feeding crows, dogs, and cows.
PURNIMA2027-03-22
Holika Dahan (Phalguna Purnima)होलिका दहन (फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा)
Full moon night celebrating devotee Prahlad's triumph over Holika; sacred bonfire.
Fast Rules: Fasting till Holika bonfire puja, offering wheat grains, gulal, and coconuts.
