The Dashavatara calendar lists the birth anniversary (Jayanti) of the ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu — Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki, along with Balarama — with the date and tithi of each. Devotees observe a fast and worship Vishnu in His incarnated form on these days.
Dashavatara — Jayanti of the Ten Avatars
March 2026
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Matsya Jayanti
The fish avatar — the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who saved the Vedas, the sages and Manu from the great deluge at the close of the previous age.
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Rama Navami
The birth of Lord Rama, prince of Ayodhya and the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, whose life and ideals are recounted in the Ramayana.
April 2026
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Parashurama Jayanti
The warrior-sage avatar bearing the axe (parashu), the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, born to Sage Jamadagni and Renuka. Observed on Akshaya Tritiya.
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Narasimha Jayanti
The man-lion avatar, the fourth incarnation, who emerged from a pillar at dusk to slay the demon Hiranyakashipu and protect his devotee Prahlada.
May 2026
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Kurma Jayanti
The tortoise avatar, the second incarnation, who bore Mount Mandara upon his back during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan).
August 2026
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Kalki Jayanti
The tenth and final incarnation, prophesied to appear at the end of Kali Yuga riding a white horse to vanquish evil and restore dharma.
September 2026
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Krishna Janmashtami
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna at Mathura, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, observed with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
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Varaha Jayanti
The boar avatar, the third incarnation, who lifted the Earth (Bhudevi) out of the cosmic ocean after the demon Hiranyaksha had dragged it down.
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Balarama Jayanti
The appearance of Balarama, elder brother of Krishna and bearer of the plough and mace, revered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
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Vamana Jayanti
The dwarf-Brahmin avatar, the fifth incarnation, who reclaimed the three worlds from King Bali in three strides.
October 2026
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Buddha Jayanti
Gautama Buddha, revered as the ninth incarnation of Vishnu, who showed the path of truth, compassion, non-violence and supreme peace.
April 2027
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Matsya Jayanti
The fish avatar — the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who saved the Vedas, the sages and Manu from the great deluge at the close of the previous age.
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Rama Navami
The birth of Lord Rama, prince of Ayodhya and the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, whose life and ideals are recounted in the Ramayana.
May 2027
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Parashurama Jayanti
The warrior-sage avatar bearing the axe (parashu), the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, born to Sage Jamadagni and Renuka. Observed on Akshaya Tritiya.
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Narasimha Jayanti
The man-lion avatar, the fourth incarnation, who emerged from a pillar at dusk to slay the demon Hiranyakashipu and protect his devotee Prahlada.
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Kurma Jayanti
The tortoise avatar, the second incarnation, who bore Mount Mandara upon his back during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan).
August 2027
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Kalki Jayanti
The tenth and final incarnation, prophesied to appear at the end of Kali Yuga riding a white horse to vanquish evil and restore dharma.
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Krishna Janmashtami
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna at Mathura, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, observed with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
September 2027
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Varaha Jayanti
The boar avatar, the third incarnation, who lifted the Earth (Bhudevi) out of the cosmic ocean after the demon Hiranyaksha had dragged it down.
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Balarama Jayanti
The appearance of Balarama, elder brother of Krishna and bearer of the plough and mace, revered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
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Vamana Jayanti
The dwarf-Brahmin avatar, the fifth incarnation, who reclaimed the three worlds from King Bali in three strides.
October 2027
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Buddha Jayanti
Gautama Buddha, revered as the ninth incarnation of Vishnu, who showed the path of truth, compassion, non-violence and supreme peace.
Tithi start and end times are shown in your local time. Festival dates follow the standard Indian (sunrise) calendar and may vary by a day in other regions, and may differ slightly from regional almanacs (especially around an Adhik Maas).
About the Dashavatara Calendar
The Dashavatara calendar lists the birth anniversary (Jayanti) of the ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu — Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki, along with Balarama — with the date and tithi of each. Devotees observe a fast and worship Vishnu in His incarnated form on these days.
Each entry lists the festival or vrat with its date, the prevailing tithi, and a short note on the observance. Dates are shown for the current and the coming year.