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.
EKADASHI2026-10-06
Indira Ekadashiइंदिरा एकादशी (पितृ पक्ष एकादशी)
Sacred Ashwin Krishna Ekadashi observed during Pitru Paksha to grant liberation (Moksha) to ancestors and wash away past karmic debts.
Fast Rules: Grain-free fasting, Shaligram puja, afternoon Pitru Tarpan and Vishnu Sahasranama recitation.
PRADOSH2026-10-08
Guru Pradosh Vratगुरु प्रदोष व्रत
Auspicious Thursday twilight worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for spiritual wisdom, blessings of Brihaspati, and victory.
Fast Rules: Fast till sunset; perform Pradosh Kaal Rudrabhishek with milk, honey, and Bilvapatra.
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.
PRADOSH2026-10-23
Shukra Pradosh Vratशुक्र प्रदोष व्रत
Friday twilight worship of Lord Shiva and Parvati for marital harmony, prosperity, and good fortune.
Fast Rules: Evening Shiva-Parvati puja during Pradosh Kaal; offer white flowers and curd.
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.
EKADASHI2026-11-05
Rama Ekadashi (Kartik Krishna Ekadashi)रमा एकादशी (कार्तिक कृष्ण एकादशी व्रत)
Auspicious Kartik Krishna Ekadashi preceding Diwali, dedicated to Lord Keshava (Vishnu) and Goddess Rama (Mahalakshmi). Grants abundance, eradication of sins, and eternal Vaikuntha.
Fast Rules: Abstain from rice and grains. Offer Tulsi Dal, yellow flowers, and cow-ghee deepdaan to Lord Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi; observe Dwadashi Parana on Nov 6 morning.
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 & Shukra Pradosh (Dhanvantari Jayanti)धनतेरस, भगवान धन्वंतरि जयंती एवं शुक्र प्रदोष
Arrival of Lord Dhanvantari with the pot of nectar; Kuber-Lakshmi puja, Yama Deepdaan, and auspicious purchase of precious metals.
Fast Rules: Lighting four-faced Yama Deepam facing South in the twilight; offer coriander seeds (Dhaniya) and jaggery to Dhanvantari.
FESTIVAL2026-11-07
Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali / Roop Chaudas / Kali Chaudas)नरक चतुर्दशी (छोटी दीपावली / रूप चौदस / हनुमान पूजा)
Victory of Lord Krishna and Satyabhama over Narakasura; Abhyanga Snan before sunrise, evening 14-diya illumination, and midnight Hanuman/Kali puja.
Fast Rules: Pre-dawn sesame oil bath (Abhyanga Snan) and lighting 14 earthen lamps around the home at dusk.
FESTIVAL2026-11-08
Diwali (Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja & Kartik Amavasya)दीपावली (महालक्ष्मी-गणेश पूजन एवं कार्तिक अमावस्या)
Grand celebration of lights marking the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and Maa Mahalakshmi's auspicious descent on Kartik Amavasya.
Fast Rules: Fasting till evening Pradosh/Vrishabha Lagna Lakshmi-Ganesh pooja, lighting 21+ ghee and sesame oil diyas.
FESTIVAL2026-11-09
Govardhan Puja & Annakut Mahotsavगोवर्धन पूजा एवं अन्नकूट महोत्सव (बलि प्रतिपदा)
Kartik Shukla Pratipada celebration honoring Lord Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan to protect Vrajavasis; offering of 56-item Chhappan Bhog Annakut.
Fast Rules: Shape sacred Govardhan from cow dung, perform 7 parikramas, and offer newly harvested grains and kadhi-bajra Annakut.
FESTIVAL2026-11-10
Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya & Chitragupta Puja)भाई दूज (यम द्वितीया एवं चित्रगुप्त पूजा)
Sisters apply auspicious tilak to their brothers wishing protection and long life; worship of Lord Chitragupta and sacred pens/ledgers.
Fast Rules: Brothers dine at sister's home with satvik feast.
FESTIVAL2026-11-14
Chhath Pooja (Sandhya Arghya)छठ महापर्व (सायंकालीन सूर्य अर्घ्य)
Austerity dedicated to Sun God Surya and Chhathi Maiya standing waist-deep in water at sunset.
Fast Rules: 36-hour waterless fast with Thekua and sugarcane offerings.
FESTIVAL2026-11-15
Chhath Pooja (Usha Arghya) & Labh Panchamiछठ पूजा (उदीयमान सूर्य अर्घ्य / पारण) एवं लाभ पंचमी
Conclusion of the 4-day Chhath Mahaparva by offering dawn Arghya to the rising Sun, coinciding with auspicious Labh Panchami (Saubhagya Panchami).
Fast Rules: Offer dawn Arghya before breaking the fast with raw milk, ginger-jaggery water, and Thekua prasad.
FESTIVAL2026-11-17
Gopashtami (Gau Mata & Govinda Puja)गोपाष्टमी (गौ माता एवं गोपाल पूजन)
Kartik Shukla Ashtami marking the day Nanda Maharaja first sent young Lord Krishna and Balarama to herd the sacred cows of Vrindavan.
Fast Rules: Bathe and decorate cows with turmeric-kumkum, offer jaggery and green fodder, and walk seven steps behind a cow.
FESTIVAL2026-11-18
Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami)अक्षय नवमी (आंवला नवमी - सत्ययुग प्रारंभ)
Kartik Shukla Navami when any charity, japa, or worship beneath the sacred Amla tree yields inexhaustible (Akshaya) spiritual merit.
Fast Rules: Circumambulate the Amla tree 8 or 108 times with sacred thread, offer milk at its roots, and partake of satvik food under its shade.
EKADASHI2026-11-20
Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi)देवउठनी एकादशी (प्रबोधिनी एकादशी)
Lord Vishnu awakens from his 4-month cosmic slumber (Chaturmas); commencement of auspicious weddings and Tulsi-Shaligram festivities.
Fast Rules: Sugarcane mandap, seasonal roots and fruits (singhara, shakarkand), lighting 11 ghee diyas and chanting awakening hymns.
FESTIVAL2026-11-21
Tulsi Vivah (Dwadashi) & Shani Pradosh Vratतुलसी-शालिग्राम विवाह एवं शनि प्रदोष व्रत
Ceremonial Vedic wedding of Mata Tulsi (Vrinda) with Lord Shaligram on Kartik Shukla Dwadashi, coinciding with auspicious Shani Pradosh.
Fast Rules: Adorn Tulsi plant as a bride with red chunari and bangles, perform Kanyadaan with Shaligram Ji, and observe evening Shiva Pradosh puja.
FESTIVAL2026-11-23
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Hari-Hara Milan)बैकुंठ चतुर्दशी (हरि-हर मिलन महापर्व)
The sacred night when Lord Vishnu hands back the governance of the cosmos to Lord Shiva after Chaturmas; Bilvapatra is offered to Vishnu and Tulsi to Shiva.
Fast Rules: Offer 1,000 lotus flowers or Tulsi/Bilva leaves during Nishita Kaal and light 14 ghee lamps.
PURNIMA2026-11-24
Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali / Tripurari Purnima)कार्तिक पूर्णिमा (देव दीपावली एवं त्रिपुरारी पूर्णिमा)
Festival of gods lighting millions of lamps on the ghats of Varanasi; victory of Lord Shiva over Tripurasura and Matsya Avatar Jayanti.
Fast Rules: Holy river bath at sunrise (Kartik Ganga Snan), Deepdaan on riverbanks, and Satyanarayan Vrat Katha.
FESTIVAL2026-11-27
Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthiगणाधिप संकष्टी चतुर्थी (संकट चौथ)
Monthly Chaturthi fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha (Ganadhipa form) for removing obstacles, concluded after evening Moonrise Arghya.
Fast Rules: Fast until moonrise; offer 21 Durva grass blades and til-gud modaks to Lord Ganesha.
FESTIVAL2026-12-01
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti (Kalashtami)काल भैरव जयंती (भैरवाष्टमी)
Appearance day of Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fierce guardian of Kashi and ruler of time, destroying fear, negative energies, and planetary afflictions.
Fast Rules: Light a four-faced mustard oil lamp before Lord Bhairav, recite Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam, and feed black dogs.
EKADASHI2026-12-04
Utpanna Ekadashiउत्पन्ना एकादशी (एकादशी माता प्राकट्य)
Margashirsha Krishna Ekadashi celebrating the birth of Goddess Ekadashi from Lord Vishnu's Yogamaya energy to slay the demon Mura.
Fast Rules: Ideal day to take the vow for annual Ekadashi fasts; abstain from grains and worship Lord Vishnu with Tulsi.
PRADOSH2026-12-06
Ravi Pradosh Vratरवि प्रदोष व्रत
Sunday twilight Pradosh fast honoring Lord Shiva for radiant health, longevity, and removal of solar afflictions.
Fast Rules: Evening Rudrabhishek during Pradosh Kaal with raw cow milk, Belpatra, and white sandalwood.
AMAVASYA2026-12-08
Margashirsha Amavasyaमार्गशीर्ष अमावस्या (अगहन अमावस्या)
Sacred new moon day for pitru tarpan and worship of Lord Krishna in Margashirsha month.
Fast Rules: Charity, cow feeding, pitru tarpan.
FESTIVAL2026-12-14
Vivah Panchami (Shri Ram-Janaki Vivah)विवाह पंचमी (श्री सीताराम विवाह महोत्सव)
Margashirsha Shukla Panchami celebrating the divine wedding anniversary of Lord Shri Rama and Mata Sita in Mithila (Janakpur).
Fast Rules: Perform joint worship and Gathbandhan of Lord Rama and Mata Sita; recite Balkand of Ramcharitmanas.
EKADASHI2026-12-20
Mokshada Ekadashi & Gita Jayantiमोक्षदा एकादशी एवं श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता जयंती
The day Lord Krishna revealed the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna at Kurukshetra; delivers the soul and ancestors from karmic bondage.
Fast Rules: Gita recitation, grainless fasting, chanting Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.
PRADOSH2026-12-21
Soma Pradosh Vratसोम प्रदोष व्रत
Highly auspicious Monday Pradosh Vrat dedicated to Lord Someshwara Shiva for mental peace, fulfillment of wishes, and spiritual upliftment.
Fast Rules: Fast through the day and perform twilight Rudrabhishek with Panchamrit and 108 Bilvapatra leaves.
PURNIMA2026-12-23
Margashirsha Purnima (Dattatreya Jayanti)मार्गशीर्ष पूर्णिमा (भगवान दत्तात्रेय जयंती)
Appearance day of Lord Dattatreya (embodiment of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva); Satyanarayan Puja and Annapurna Jayanti.
Fast Rules: Satyanarayan fast, twilight moon arghya.
EKADASHI2027-01-03
Saphala Ekadashiसफला एकादशी
Pausha Krishna Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Achyuta (Vishnu), transforming misfortune into success (Saphalata) in all righteous endeavors.
Fast Rules: Offer seasonal citrus fruits, coconut, amla, and cloves to Lord Narayana; maintain night vigil with ghee lamp.
PRADOSH2027-01-05
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat ( Rin Mochan )भौम प्रदोष व्रत (ऋण मोचन प्रदोष)
Tuesday twilight Pradosh fast revered for clearing financial debts (Rin Mochan), curing blood-related ailments, and pacifying Mangal Dosha.
Fast Rules: Perform evening Shiva Abhishek with red sandalwood paste, jaggery water, and Bilvapatra.
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.
EKADASHI2027-01-18
Pausha Putrada Ekadashiपौष पुत्रदा एकादशी
Pausha Shukla Ekadashi observed for the blessing of noble, healthy progeny and the protection and academic success of children.
Fast Rules: Husband and wife jointly worship Lord Sudarshana Narayana with yellow flowers, tulsi, and panchamrit.
PRADOSH2027-01-20
Budh Pradosh Vratबुध प्रदोष व्रत
Wednesday twilight Shiva worship granting sharp intellect, eloquence, and academic excellence.
Fast Rules: Offer green Bilvapatra and Durva/Akshat during sunset Shiva puja.
PURNIMA2027-01-22
Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari Purnima)पौष पूर्णिमा (शाकंभरी पूर्णिमा एवं माघ स्नान प्रारंभ)
Commencement of sacred Magha Snan at Prayagraj Sangam and celebration of Devi Shakambhari.
Fast Rules: Satyanarayan puja, green vegetable offerings to Devi.
FESTIVAL2027-01-25
Sakat Chauth (Tilkut Chauth / Lambodara Sankashti)सकट चौथ (तिलकुट चौथ / माघी संकष्टी चतुर्थी)
Major Magha Krishna Chaturthi fast observed by mothers for the safety and prosperity of their children, offering roasted sesame-jaggery Tilkut to Lord Ganesha.
Fast Rules: Fast until evening moonrise; offer Tilkut (sesame-jaggery), sweet potato, and Durva to Lord Sankashtahara Ganesha.
EKADASHI2027-02-02
Shattila Ekadashiषट्तिला एकादशी (छह प्रकार से तिल प्रयोग)
Magha Krishna Ekadashi where sacred sesame seeds (Til) are used in six ways—bath, paste, havan, tarpan, food, and charity—to eradicate poverty.
Fast Rules: Bathe with sesame water, offer sesame-jaggery sweets to Lord Vishnu, and donate sesame to the needy.
PRADOSH2027-02-04
Guru Pradosh Vratगुरु प्रदोष व्रत
Auspicious Magha Krishna Trayodashi twilight worship of Lord Shiva preceding Mauni Amavasya.
Fast Rules: Evening Pradosh Kaal Shiva puja with Bilvapatra and Panchamrit.
AMAVASYA2027-02-06
Mauni Amavasya (Magha Amavasya)मौनी अमावस्या (माघी 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.
FESTIVAL2027-02-11
Vasant Panchami (Shri Saraswati Puja)वसंत पंचमी (माँ सरस्वती प्राकट्य एवं पूजा)
Magha Shukla Panchami celebrating the appearance of Goddess Saraswati, deity of wisdom, music, arts, and learning; auspicious day for Vidyarambham.
Fast Rules: Wear yellow attire, offer yellow marigold flowers, kesar halwa or sweet yellow rice to Maa Saraswati.
FESTIVAL2027-02-13
Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti / Achala Saptami)रथ सप्तमी (सूर्य जयंती / अचला सप्तमी)
Magha Shukla Saptami marking the cosmic birthday of Lord Surya Narayana illuminating the universe on his seven-horse chariot.
Fast Rules: Sunrise bath with 7 Calotropis (Ark) leaves, offer Arghya in copper vessel with red flowers, and recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra.
EKADASHI2027-02-17
Jaya Ekadashi (Bhamini Ekadashi)जया एकादशी (भामिनी एकादशी)
Magha Shukla Ekadashi liberating the soul from ghostly and lower realms and granting triumph in righteous endeavors.
Fast Rules: Grain-free fasting, worship of Lord Madhava with yellow flowers and Tulsi Dal.
PRADOSH2027-02-18
Guru Pradosh Vratगुरु प्रदोष व्रत
Magha Shukla Trayodashi twilight worship of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
Fast Rules: Evening Shiva puja with Panchamrit and Bilvapatra.
PURNIMA2027-02-21
Magha Purnima (Maha Maghi & Ravidas Jayanti)माघ पूर्णिमा (महा माघी एवं संत रविदास जयंती)
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.
EKADASHI2027-03-04
Vijaya Ekadashiविजया एकादशी
Phalguna Krishna Ekadashi observed by Lord Shri Rama on the advice of Sage Bakadabhya before crossing the ocean to conquer Lanka.
Fast Rules: Establish a Saptadhanya Kalash with a golden/brass image of Lord Narayana and observe grain-free fasting.
PRADOSH2027-03-05
Shukra Pradosh Vratशुक्र प्रदोष व्रत
Auspicious twilight Pradosh fast immediately preceding Maha Shivratri.
Fast Rules: Evening Rudrabhishek during Pradosh Kaal.
FESTIVAL2027-03-07
Maha Shivratriमहाशिवरात्रि (शिव-पार्वती महाकल्याणोत्सव)
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.
EKADASHI2027-03-19
Amalaki Ekadashi (Rangbhari Ekadashi)आमलकी एकादशी (रंगभरी एकादशी / आंवला एकादशी)
Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi honoring the sacred Amla tree and celebrating Lord Shiva and Parvati playing Holi with gulal in Kashi.
Fast Rules: Worship the Amla tree, offer Amla fruits to Lord Vishnu, and offer red gulal to Shiva-Parvati.
PRADOSH2027-03-20
Shani Pradosh Vratशनि प्रदोष व्रत
Saturday twilight Pradosh fast blessed for longevity, progeny, and relief from Shani Sade-Sati.
Fast Rules: Evening Shiva Abhishek with black sesame seeds, Shami leaves, and Bilvapatra.
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.
FESTIVAL2027-03-23
Holi (Dhulandi / Rangotsav)होली (धुलेंडी / रंगोत्सव)
Joyous spring festival of colors celebrating divine love of Radha-Krishna and the triumph of bhakti.
Fast Rules: Apply Holika Vibhuti to the forehead and offer herbal gulal and gujiya to the household deity first.
