Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in November 2026 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Hindu Vrat – Fasting - Festivals November 2026 November 1 – Ahoi Ashtami moonrise time at 9:09 PM November 1/2 –Diwali Pushya Nakshatra November 1 – Bhanu Saptami November 1 – Karashtami – Kalashtami  November 2 – Radhastami – Radha Kund Snan November 5 – Rambha Ekadashi Vrat November 5 – Vasubaras, Govatsa Dwadashi November 6 – Pradosh Vrat - Guru Dwadashi November 6 – Dhanvantari Jayanti November 6 – Dhanteras – Tihar Festival begins in Nepal – Jala Poorna Trayodasi November 7 – Yama Deepdan November 7 – Hanuman Jayanti – Kali Chaudas – Kameshwari Devi Jayanti November 7 – Roop Chaudas – Bhoot Chaturdashi – Neer Thumba Habba – Choti Diwali – Kukur Tihar in Nepal November 7 – Abhyang Snan November 8 – Diwali November 8 – Lakshmi Puja No...

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in October 2026 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Hindu Vrat – Fasting - Festivals October 2026 October 1 – Pitrupaksha Shradh fortnight Panchami Shradh October 2 – Jnaneshwari Jayanti October 3 – 16-day Mahalakshmi Vrat ends in North India October 3 – Jivitputrika Vrat – Kalashtami October 4 – Matru Navami – Avidhava Navami October 6 - Ekadashi Fasting October 6 – Ayilyam Nakshatra in Kerala – Importance in serpent temples October 7 – Yati Sannyasi Shradh – Magha Shradh October 8 – Pradosh Fasting – Som Pradosh Vrat – Shiv Chaturdashi Vrat – Monthly Shivratri Fasting October 10 – Amavasya – Mahalaya – Pitru Paksha Shradh fortnight ends October 11 – Navratri begins – Ghatasthapana  October 11 – Bathukamma Festival begins in Telangana  October 11 – Maharaja A...

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in September 2026 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Hindu Vrat – Fasting - Festivals September 2026 September 1 – Kokila Panchami – Bhatru-Bhagini Panchami – Goga Panchami September 2 – Hal Sashti – Lalahi Sashti Vrat – Randhan Chath in Gujarat September 2 – Randhan Chath in Gujarat September 3 – Shitala Satam in Gujarat September 4 – Sri Krishna Janmashtami in South – West and Eastern parts of India September 4 – Sri Krishna Janmashtami in North India September 5 – Dahi Handi – Nand Mahotsav - Gopalkala September 5 – Guga Navami September 7 – Ekadashi Fasting September 8 – Pradosh Vrat - Aghor Dwadashi September 9 – Monthly Shiv Chaturdashi Vrat – Masa Shivratri – Aghora Chaturdashi September 10 – Amavasya tithi begins – Kushothpathni Amavasya – Pithori Amavasya – Pola in Mahara...

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in August 2026 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Hindu Vrat – Fasting - Festivals August 2026 August 1 – Jaya Parvati Vrat Jagran August 2 – Ganesh – Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat – Chandrodaya or moonrise time is at 9:33 PM August 3 – Shravan Somvar Vrat in North India August 3 – Aadi Perukku August 4 – Bhaum Vrat, Mangala Gauri Puja, Durga Yatra, Hanuman Darshan in North India August 5 – Kalashtami August 6 – Aadi Krithigai August 9 – Kamada Ekadashi Vrat August 10 – Shravan Somvar Vrat in North India August 10 – Pradosh Vrat -  August 11 – Bhaum Vrat, Mangala Gauri Puja, Durga Yatra, Hanuman Darshan – Shravan Shivratri Vrat – Shiv Chaturdashi Vrat in North India August 12 – Amavasya Tithi - Divaso in Gujarat - Karkidaka Vavu Bali in Kerala - Hariyali Amavasya in North India - ...

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in July 2026 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). July 3 – Ganesh Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat – moonrise time at 9:49 PM July 7 – Kalashtami July 8 – Sheetala Ashtami in some region, Indrani Puja, Trilochan Ashtami Puja July 10 – Yogini Ekadashi Fasting Smarta July 11 – Yogini Ekadashi Fasting Bhagavat July 12 – Pradosh Vrat  July 14 – Amavasya Vrat – No moon day July 15 – Ashada month begins in calendars followed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh July 15 – Gupt Ashada Navratri begins July 16 – Jagannath Ratha Yatra – Kutchi New Year July 17 – Dakshinayana begins July 17 – Karkidaka Masam begins in Kerala (Ramayana Masam) July 17 – Aadi Masam begins in Tamil Calendars July 18 – Shravan month begins in Bengali Calendars July 19 – Muruga Sashti Fas...

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in June 2026 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). June 3 – Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat – Moonrise time is at 9:50 PM June 8 – Kalashtami Vrat June 11 – Ekadashi Vrat June 12 – Pradosh Vrat June 13 – Monthly Shivratri Vrat June 15 – Amavasya – Somvati Amavasya as it is Monday June 15 – Adhik Jyeshta or Extra month ends in all regions June 15 – Raja Sankranti June 15 – Mithuna Masam begins in Malayalam calendars in Kerala June 15 – Aani Month begins in Tamil Calendars June 16 – Jyeshta month begins in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana June 16 – Ashar Month begins in Calendars followed in Bengal and Assam June 17 – Rambha Teej Vrat June 18 – Uma Chaturthi Vrat in Bengal June 19 – Mahadev Vivah Panchami June 20 – Muruga Sashti Fasting – Aranya Sashti – Sheetal...

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in May 2026 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). May 1 – Snan – Daan – Vrat Purnima – Full moon day – Gandheswari Puja In Bengal – Vaishakh Snan Ends – Annamacharya Jayanti May 5 – Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat – Moonrise time at 10:18 PM May 7 – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti (marked on May 9 in Bengali calendars) May 10 – Kalashtami May 10 – Trilochan Ashtami May 12 – Hanuman Jayanti In Andhra Pradesh May 13 – Ekadashi Fasting – Bhadrakali Gyaras – Jala Krida Ekadashi in Odisha May 14 – Pradosh Vrat May 15 – Shiv Chaturdashi Vrat – Masa Shivratri Vrat May 15 – Tamil Vaikasi Masam begins May 15 – Malayalam Edava Masam begins May 16 - Phalaharini Kalika Puja May 16 – Snan Daan Shradh Amavasya – Bhavuka Amavasya – Vat Savitri Amavasya Vrat – Savitri Amavasya in Odisha. - Shani Jayanti May 16 – J...

Karaga Festival: Celebrating Draupadi's Eternal Power and the Divine Feminine in South India Ancient Origins and Sacred Significance The Karaga festival stands as one of South India's most profound celebrations of divine feminine power, honoring Draupadi, the remarkable queen of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata. This ancient tradition, observed primarily in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, represents a living connection between epic history and contemporary devotion, where Draupadi is venerated not merely as a historical figure but as a manifestation of Shakti herself—the primordial cosmic energy. Unlike conventional temple festivals, Karaga celebrations are distinguished by their inclusive nature. The rituals are often conducted by priests from various communities rather than exclusively by Brahmins, reflecting the democratic spirit of devotion that characterized many bhakti movements. This accessibility demonstrates how divine power transcends social boundaries, allowing direct ...

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in April 2026 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). April 1 – Renuka Chaturdashi April 1 – Panguni Uthiram April 1 – Purnima Vrat April 2 – Hanuman Jayanti – Purnima April 3 – Vaishakh month begins in North India April 3 – Vaishakh Snan begins April 5 – Sankashti Chaturthi vrat moon rise time is at 9:45 PM April 8 – Kokila Sashti Vrat April 10 – Kalashtami – Sheetala Ashtami in some regions April 13 – Ekadasi Fasting – Vallabhacharya Jayanti April 14 – Mesha Sankranti 11:45 AM April 14 – Kharmas ends April 14 – Tamil New Year – Baisakhi April 14 – Chithirai Masam begins in Tamil Calendar. April 14 – Meda Masam begins in Kerala Malayalam Calendar April 15 – Vishu (Zodiac New Year in Kerala) April 15 – Maha Vishuba Sankranti – Pana Sankranti April 15 - Bengali New Year – Assamese New Year April ...

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in March 2026 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). March 1 – Pradosh March 2 – Holika Dahan, Holashtak ends, Purnima Vrat March 2 – Masi Magam March 3 – Attukal Pongala March 3 – Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti March 3 – Purnima – full moon day – Chandra Grahan – Lunar Eclipse March 3 – Holi play with colors – Dhulivandan March 4 – Chaitra month begins in North India. March 5 – Tukaram Beej March 5 – Chitragupta Puja – Bhai Dooj in Madhya Pradesh March 6 – Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat – Moonrise time 9:16 PM March 6 – Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti as per Tithi March 8 – Rang Panchami March 9 – Sant Eknath Shashti March 10 – Sheetala Saptami March 11 – Kalashtami March 11 – Sheetala Ashtami Vrat – Basora March 14 – Kharmas begins in North India March 14 – Karadaiyan Nombu i...

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in February 2026 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). February 1 – Thaipoosam (Thaipooyam) February 1 – Purnima (full moon day) – Guru Ravidas Jayanti Feb 1 – Guru Gorakhnath Jayanti - Lalitha Devi Jayanti February 2 – Phalgun month begins in North India Feb 2 – Guru Pratipada – Gangapur Yatra February 5 – Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat – moonrise time at 9:44 PM February 8 – Bhanu Saptami February 9 – Sita Ashtami – Kalashtami – Janaki Prakat Utsav February 11 – Ramdas Navami February 12 – Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti February 13 – Vijaya Ekadashi fasting Feb 13 – Kumbha Masam begins in Malayalam Calendar in Kerala Feb 13 – Maasi Masam begins in Tamil Calendar Feb 14 – Pradosh Vrat – Shani Pradosh as it is Saturday Feb 14 – Phalgun month begins in Bengal Calendar February 15...

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in January 2026 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Hindu Vrat – Fasting - Festivals January 2026 January 1 - Pradosh Vrat January 2 – Purnima Vrat January 3 – Purnima – Shakambari Purnima – Shakambari Navratri ends – Magh Mela begins in Prayag January 3 – Arudra Darshanam in Tamil Culture - Thiruvathira in Kerala January 4 – Magh Month begins in North India  January 6 – Saubhagya Sundari Teej Vrat January 6 – Angarak Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat – moonrise at 9:16 PM January 10 – Swami Vivekananda Jayanti as per Tithi – Sri Ramandacharya Jayanti January 10 – Kalashtami January 12 – Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as per Gregorian Calendar January 14 – Bhogi Pongal – Dhanurmasam ends January 14 – Kharmas ends January 14 – Shattila Ekadashi January 14 – Makar Sankranti – Uttarayan in Gujarat (...

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in December 2025 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Hindu Festivals in December 2025 December 1 – Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat – Guruvayur Ekadashi – Kaisiki Ekadashi December 1 – Geeta Jayanti December 2 – Matsya Dwadashi December 2 – Pradosh Vrat December 3 – Hanuman Vratham in Karnataka December 3 – Thiruvannamalai Deepam December 3 – Pishach Mochan shradh December 3 – Karthigai Deepam December 3 – Purnima Vrat December 4 – Datta Jayanti December 4 – Thrikarthika in Kerala –Vaikhanasa Deepam December 4 – Snan Daan Purnima – full moon day December 5 – Paush Month begins in North India December 7 – Saubhagya Sundari Teej Vrat December 8 – Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat – Moonrise time at 8:48 PM December 14 – Paush Dashami December 15 – Ekadasi Fasting December 16 – Swaroopa Dwadashi Vrat Decem...

The most popular Hindu festival Diwali literally means ‘an array of lamps.’ Here is a complete guide to the most famous festival in Hindu religion. Diwali 2026 date is November 8 as per Hindu Calendar - India Standard Time. It will be observed on November 8 in Tamil Nadu and in other regions in South India. In Maharashtra, Diwali and Lakshmi Puja is marked on November 8. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil – where the good and the evil are present in us. Lakshmi Puja 2026 date is November 8.  Diwali 2026 dates and calendar is given below in detail – Diwali 2026 Dates – Calendar Vasubaras – November 5 Govatsa Dwadashi –  November 5 Vagh Baras –  November 5 Diwali Day 1 - November 6 Dhantrayodashi  Dhanteras   Yam Deep Daan  Dhanvantari Jayanti  Tihar Festival begins in Nepal  Jala Poorna Trayodasi  Diwali Day 2 - November 7 Abhyang Snan Kali Chaudas Roop Chaturdashi Hanuman Puja - Ha...

Onam is the most popular and important festival in Kerala in India and for Malayalis around the world . Onam 2026 date is August 26, Wednesday. The Thiruvonam festival of Malayalis in Chingam month rises above all man-made barriers of religion, caste, creed and financial status. It is believed that during the four days of Onam festival, the legendary Asura King Mahabali (Maveli) comes to visit his subjects. Malayalis prepare floral carpets, sumptuous foods and sweets to welcome Mahabali.  First Onam is on September 4. Onam is celebrated over four days - Onnam Onam or First Onam is on August 25.  Second Onam or the most important day of Onam is the Thiruvonam and it is on August 26. Third Onam or Munnam Onam is on August 27.  Fourth Onam or Naalam Onam is on August 28. The preparation for Onam begins on the Atham nakshatra day in the Malayalam Chingam month (August – September). Atham falls around 10 days before Thiruvonam. The famous Athachamaya...

Naraka Chaturdasi, or Narak Chaturdashi, is associated with the Deepavali or Diwali celebrations. Naraka Chaturdasi 2026 date is November 8. In South India , Naraka Chaturdasi is observed on the Deepavali day. In North India , it is observed a day before Diwali on the Choti Diwali day. Naraka Chaturdasi day celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over Demon Naraka (Narakasura or Narakasuran). It must be noted here that in certain years  Diwali in South India is celebrated a day before the celebrations in North India . The legend for celebrating Diwali in North India is based on the return of Lord Ram from exile to Ayodhya. But in South India the legend is Krishna defeating demon Naraka with the help of Satyabhama. Note - This Legend is based on Oral Tradition in South India which is narrated as the story of Deepavali. The story is different from the one found in Srimad Bhagavad Purana. As per Bhagavad Purana, Narakasura is killed by Sri Krishna using his Sudarsh...

This is a list of very important festival dates in Hinduism in 2026 based on various regional Hindu calendars. The same festival might be rarely celebrated a day earlier or later in different parts of India. Please note that Hindu religion is so vast that hundreds of festivals take place a year – this list only contains the very important ones. Hindu Festivals 2026 based on Hindu traditional calendar - India Standard Time. January 2026 Hindu Festivals List Lohri - January 13 Makar Sankranti – 14th January, 2026 (most rituals will be held on morning of January 15) Pongal – 15th January Sankranti – 15th January Magh Bihu - January 15 Vasant Panchami – January 23 Ratha Saptami - January 25 Bhishma Ashtami - January 26 February 2026 Thaipusam – February 1 Maha Shivratri - February 15 March 2026 Holika Dahan – March 2 Dhulandi Holi  - March 3, 2025 (It is marked on March 4 in certain North Indian calendars) Basoda / Sheetla Ashtami – March 11 Ugadi (New...

Mata's Eternal Call: Navigating Devotion at Saharanpur's Shakumbhari Devi Temple During Navratri Perched majestically in the Shivalik ranges of Saharanpur, the Shakambhari Devi Temple stands as one of the most venerated pilgrimage destinations in northern India. This ancient shrine is dedicated to Mata Shakumbhari, a powerful manifestation of the Divine Mother Devi, whose presence has drawn countless devotees for centuries. The temple's spiritual significance extends beyond its physical structure; it represents a cosmic point of convergence where the earthly realm touches the divine. According to local tradition and sacred texts, this temple was established at a location sanctified by the presence of the Goddess herself, making it a place of immense spiritual potency and transformative grace. In 2026, Saharanpur Shakumbhari Devi Mandir Navratri festival is from October 11 to October 20. Chaitra Navratri festival dates are from March 19 to March 27. The shrine also observes...

Vijayadashami is the last day of the 10-day Dussehra festival and the day after the nine-day Navratri festival. The murtis of Goddess Durga are immersed on the day. Dussehra 2026 date is October 20. Vijayadashami 2026 is observed as Vidyarambham in Kerala (October 21) and it marks the end of Mysore Dasara (October 21). Please note that Durga Puja immersion is marked on October 20 and October 21, 2026 in Bengal. Saraswati Puja comes to an end in many regions with Saraswati Balidan Puja on the day. Dasara Puja holidays are observed during the period starting from Mahalaya Pitru Paksha Amavasya (October 10). Vijayadashami Puja And Dasara Festival 2026 Dates Vijayadashami is marked on October 20, 2026 in certain calendars followed in North Dasara is marked on October 20, 2026 in South, East and Western parts of India. Vidyarambham in Kerala is marked on October 21, 2026. Mysuru Dasara is from October 11 to October 21 Immersion of Goddess Durga Murti is marked on October 20 and Octob...