Hindu Festivals & Vrats 2026
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 1:48 AM, Jan 1 to 10:24 PM, Jan 1
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Arudra Darshan celebrates the cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja on the Thiruvathirai (Ardra) star of Margazhi.
Shukla Purnima from 6:51 PM, Jan 2 to 3:31 PM, Jan 3
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The full moon of Pausha — also kept as Shakambhari Purnima, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 6:51 PM, Jan 2 to 3:31 PM, Jan 3
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 8:12 AM, Jan 10 to 10:20 AM, Jan 11
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Observed with sesame (til) in six ways — bathing, offering and donating — to cleanse past sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 3:19 PM, Jan 13 to 5:53 PM, Jan 14
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 8:18 PM, Jan 15 to 10:25 PM, Jan 16
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:23 PM, Jan 16 to 12:09 AM, Jan 18
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:05 AM, Jan 18 to 1:28 AM, Jan 19
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 2:48 AM, Jan 22 to 2:36 AM, Jan 23
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 1:47 AM, Jan 24 to 12:47 AM, Jan 25
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Surya's chariot turns north — devotees bathe at dawn and worship the Sun god on Magha Shukla Saptami.
Shukla Saptami from 12:41 AM, Jan 25 to 11:16 PM, Jan 25
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Tarpan is offered to Bhishma Pitamaha, who chose to leave his body on Magha Shukla Ashtami.
Shukla Ashtami from 11:12 PM, Jan 25 to 9:22 PM, Jan 26
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 11:12 PM, Jan 25 to 9:22 PM, Jan 26
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A fast said to free the devotee from rebirth and the fate of becoming a ghost.
Shukla Ekadashi from 4:38 PM, Jan 28 to 1:55 PM, Jan 29
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 11:06 AM, Jan 30 to 8:26 AM, Jan 31
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The full moon of Magha — a great day for the Magha snana at sacred rivers, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 5:53 AM, Feb 1 to 3:29 AM, Feb 2
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 12:08 AM, Feb 5 to 12:11 AM, Feb 6
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 5:01 AM, Feb 9 to 7:21 AM, Feb 10
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 4:56 AM, Feb 9 to 7:27 AM, Feb 10
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Kept for victory over hardship and foes, as Lord Rama did before crossing to Lanka.
Krishna Ekadashi from 12:28 PM, Feb 12 to 2:27 PM, Feb 13
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 4:08 PM, Feb 14 to 5:08 PM, Feb 15
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 5:10 PM, Feb 15 to 5:37 PM, Feb 16
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 5:39 PM, Feb 16 to 5:34 PM, Feb 17
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 2:42 PM, Feb 20 to 1:01 PM, Feb 21
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 11:13 AM, Feb 22 to 9:09 AM, Feb 23
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The amla (gooseberry) tree and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together for health and merit.
Shukla Ekadashi from 12:33 AM, Feb 27 to 10:31 PM, Feb 27
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 8:42 PM, Feb 28 to 7:06 PM, Mar 1
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On the Magham star of the Tamil month Maasi, temple deities are taken in procession to the sea and rivers for a holy bath.
Shukla Purnima from 5:52 PM, Mar 2 to 5:05 PM, Mar 3
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The full moon of Phalguna — the day of Holi and Dol Purnima, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 5:52 PM, Mar 2 to 5:05 PM, Mar 3
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Lakhs of women cook pongala for the Attukal Bhagavathy on the Pooram star of the month of Kumbham.
Krishna Pratipada from 5:02 PM, Mar 3 to 4:46 PM, Mar 4
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The Nihang Sikhs' festival of martial valour and mock battles, the day after Holi.
Krishna Pratipada from 5:02 PM, Mar 3 to 4:46 PM, Mar 4
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 5:49 PM, Mar 6 to 7:13 PM, Mar 7
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 1:54 AM, Mar 11 to 4:22 AM, Mar 12
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The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
Krishna Ekadashi from 8:27 AM, Mar 14 to 9:17 AM, Mar 15
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 9:57 AM, Mar 16 to 9:23 AM, Mar 17
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 9:39 AM, Mar 17 to 8:26 AM, Mar 18
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:40 AM, Mar 18 to 6:53 AM, Mar 19
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 11:57 PM, Mar 21 to 9:17 PM, Mar 22
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 6:37 PM, Mar 23 to 4:07 PM, Mar 24
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 1:45 PM, Mar 25 to 11:48 AM, Mar 26
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The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
Shukla Ekadashi from 8:36 AM, Mar 28 to 7:46 AM, Mar 29
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 6:59 AM, Mar 30 to 6:56 AM, Mar 31
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Bengaluru's centuries-old Karaga festival honours Draupadi Devi (Shakti) on the Chaitra full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 6:55 AM, Apr 1 to 7:41 AM, Apr 2
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The full moon of Chaitra — kept as Hanuman Jayanti in many regions, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 6:55 AM, Apr 1 to 7:41 AM, Apr 2
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 11:56 AM, Apr 5 to 2:10 PM, Apr 6
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 9:21 PM, Apr 9 to 11:22 PM, Apr 10
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A fast that grants protection, good fortune and freedom from sin.
Krishna Ekadashi from 1:18 AM, Apr 13 to 1:25 AM, Apr 14
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The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year.
Krishna Dwadashi from 1:10 AM, Apr 14 to 12:27 AM, Apr 15
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The Odia new year (Maha Vishuba Sankranti), with the sweet pana drink, Jhamu Yatra and Danda Nata.
Krishna Dwadashi from 1:10 AM, Apr 14 to 12:27 AM, Apr 15
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Assam's spring new-year Bihu of Husori song, dance and feasting, as the Sun enters Mesha.
Krishna Dwadashi from 1:10 AM, Apr 14 to 12:27 AM, Apr 15
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The Punjabi spring harvest new year and the founding of the Khalsa Panth, on Mesha Sankranti.
Krishna Dwadashi from 1:10 AM, Apr 14 to 12:27 AM, Apr 15
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Bhaktapur's chariot and pole festival welcoming the Nepali solar new year (Baishakh).
Krishna Dwadashi from 1:10 AM, Apr 14 to 12:27 AM, Apr 15
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The Maithili new year (Mesha Sankranti / Satuani), when elders sprinkle cooling water as blessings.
Krishna Dwadashi from 1:10 AM, Apr 14 to 12:27 AM, Apr 15
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 12:14 AM, Apr 15 to 10:43 PM, Apr 15
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:33 PM, Apr 15 to 8:19 PM, Apr 16
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Kathmandu's horse-racing festival on the dark new moon of Chaitra, said to keep the demon Tundi at bay.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:14 PM, Apr 16 to 5:25 PM, Apr 17
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:14 PM, Apr 16 to 5:25 PM, Apr 17
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 1:19 AM, Apr 22 to 10:41 PM, Apr 22
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 8:47 PM, Apr 23 to 7:16 PM, Apr 24
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Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam.
Shukla Ekadashi from 6:04 PM, Apr 26 to 6:12 PM, Apr 27
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Frees the devotee from delusion (moha), named after Vishnu's Mohini avatar.
Shukla Ekadashi from 6:04 PM, Apr 26 to 6:12 PM, Apr 27
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 6:50 PM, Apr 28 to 7:48 PM, Apr 29
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Madurai's Chithirai festival peaks on the Chitra full moon of the Tamil month Chithirai with the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.
Shukla Purnima from 9:12 PM, Apr 30 to 10:49 PM, May 1
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The full moon of Vaishakha — Buddha Purnima, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 9:12 PM, Apr 30 to 10:49 PM, May 1
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 5:24 AM, May 5 to 7:50 AM, May 6
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 5:24 AM, May 5 to 7:51 AM, May 6
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 2:11 PM, May 9 to 3:10 PM, May 10
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Believed to grant boundless wealth and wash away even grave sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 3:03 PM, May 12 to 1:33 PM, May 13
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 11:33 AM, May 14 to 8:32 AM, May 15
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 5:11 AM, May 16 to 1:39 AM, May 17
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 2:11 PM, May 19 to 11:06 AM, May 20
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 8:08 AM, May 21 to 6:25 AM, May 22
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:04 AM, May 23 to 4:06 AM, May 24
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The bright (Shukla) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas), kept only in leap-month years.
Shukla Ekadashi from 5:11 AM, May 26 to 6:08 AM, May 27
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The bright (Shukla) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas), kept only in leap-month years.
Shukla Ekadashi from 4:59 AM, May 26 to 6:22 AM, May 27
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 7:52 AM, May 28 to 9:51 AM, May 29
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The full moon of Adhik (Purushottam) Jyeshtha — the leap month of 2026, held especially meritorious for fasting, charity and the worship of Lord Vishnu.
Shukla Purnima from 11:56 AM, May 30 to 2:14 PM, May 31
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 9:22 PM, Jun 3 to 11:34 PM, Jun 4
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 3:25 AM, Jun 8 to 3:43 AM, Jun 9
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The dark (Krishna) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas) — held to be exceptionally meritorious.
Krishna Ekadashi from 12:59 AM, Jun 11 to 10:50 PM, Jun 11
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 7:40 PM, Jun 12 to 4:11 PM, Jun 13
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 4:11 PM, Jun 13 to 12:20 PM, Jun 14
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:20 PM, Jun 14 to 8:24 AM, Jun 15
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 9:36 PM, Jun 17 to 6:51 PM, Jun 18
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The grand marriage of Shiva and Parvati, famed in Sambalpur, on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashthi.
Shukla Shashthi from 4:53 PM, Jun 19 to 3:42 PM, Jun 20
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 4:53 PM, Jun 19 to 3:42 PM, Jun 20
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The grand sacred anointing of Lord Nataraja at Chidambaram on the Uttiram (Uttara Phalguni) star of the Tamil month Aani.
Shukla Ashtami from 3:13 PM, Jun 21 to 3:36 PM, Jun 22
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Kashmiri Pandits throng the Kheer Bhawani shrine for Ragnya Devi on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami.
Shukla Ashtami from 3:13 PM, Jun 21 to 3:36 PM, Jun 22
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 3:13 PM, Jun 21 to 3:36 PM, Jun 22
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The strictest Ekadashi of the year — devotees of Vishnu fast without even water.
Shukla Ekadashi from 6:10 PM, Jun 24 to 8:06 PM, Jun 25
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 10:22 PM, Jun 26 to 12:42 AM, Jun 28
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On Deva Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath is given a grand ceremonial bath before retiring into seclusion ahead of Rath Yatra.
Shukla Purnima from 3:06 AM, Jun 29 to 5:28 AM, Jun 30
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Farmers begin the sowing season, worshipping the cattle and the plough on the full moon of Jyeshtha.
Shukla Purnima from 3:06 AM, Jun 29 to 5:28 AM, Jun 30
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The full moon of Jyeshtha — Deva Snana Purnima, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 3:06 AM, Jun 29 to 5:28 AM, Jun 30
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On Jyeshtha Purnima, married women fast and circle the banyan (vat) tree praying for their husbands' long life, in the spirit of Savitri who won back Satyavan.
Shukla Purnima from 3:06 AM, Jun 29 to 5:28 AM, Jun 30
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 11:27 AM, Jul 3 to 12:41 PM, Jul 4
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 1:35 PM, Jul 7 to 12:24 PM, Jul 8
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A fast that frees one from sin and disease, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Krishna Ekadashi from 8:17 AM, Jul 10 to 5:23 AM, Jul 11
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 2:05 AM, Jul 12 to 10:34 PM, Jul 12
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:30 PM, Jul 12 to 6:50 PM, Jul 13
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 6:48 PM, Jul 13 to 3:12 PM, Jul 14
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Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots.
Shukla Dwitiya from 11:41 AM, Jul 15 to 8:53 AM, Jul 16
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The birth of Andal (Kodhai) on the Pooram star of Aadi, celebrated grandly at Srivilliputhur.
Shukla Panchami from 4:43 AM, Jul 18 to 3:21 AM, Jul 19
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Five days into Rath Yatra, Goddess Lakshmi visits the Gundicha temple in search of Lord Jagannath.
Shukla Panchami from 4:43 AM, Jul 18 to 3:21 AM, Jul 19
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Women fast and worship Goddess Bipodtarini, a form of Durga, to be delivered from dangers — observed on the Tuesday and Saturday between Rath and Ulto Rath.
Shukla Panchami from 4:43 AM, Jul 18 to 3:21 AM, Jul 19
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 3:43 AM, Jul 19 to 3:10 AM, Jul 20
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 4:03 AM, Jul 21 to 5:00 AM, Jul 22
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The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple.
Shukla Dashami from 6:57 AM, Jul 23 to 9:13 AM, Jul 24
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Lord Vishnu begins his four-month cosmic sleep and Chaturmas starts; in Maharashtra it is Ashadhi Ekadashi, the climax of the Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage to Lord Vitthal.
Shukla Ekadashi from 9:11 AM, Jul 24 to 11:34 AM, Jul 25
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A five-day fast (also called Morakat Vrat) kept by unmarried Gujarati girls from Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi to Purnima, worshipping Goddess Gauri and tending sprouted wheat (javaara) to be blessed with a good husband.
Shukla Ekadashi from 9:11 AM, Jul 24 to 11:34 AM, Jul 25
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Lord Jagannath returns to the sanctum (Ratna Singhasana) after Rath Yatra, marking its close.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:00 PM, Jul 26 to 4:16 PM, Jul 27
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:00 PM, Jul 26 to 4:16 PM, Jul 27
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A five-day vrat to Goddess Jaya (Parvati) from Ashadha Shukla Trayodashi, observed in Gujarat by unmarried girls and married women with a saltless fast for marital bliss and a long-lived husband, ending in a night-long jagran.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:00 PM, Jul 26 to 4:16 PM, Jul 27
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A day to honour gurus and the sage Veda Vyasa, observed on the full moon of Ashadha.
Shukla Purnima from 6:21 PM, Jul 28 to 8:08 PM, Jul 29
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 11:08 PM, Aug 1 to 11:23 PM, Aug 2
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On the 18th of Aadi, the swelling of the Cauvery and other rivers is celebrated with prayers to the waters.
Krishna Panchami from 11:16 PM, Aug 2 to 11:02 PM, Aug 3
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 8:45 PM, Aug 5 to 6:58 PM, Aug 6
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Lord Murugan is worshipped with lamps and abhishekam on the Krittika star of the Tamil month Aadi.
Krishna Navami from 6:56 PM, Aug 6 to 4:40 PM, Aug 7
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Worship of Vishnu that grants the merit of bathing in all holy rivers.
Krishna Ekadashi from 2:03 PM, Aug 8 to 11:05 AM, Aug 9
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 4:54 AM, Aug 11 to 1:49 AM, Aug 12
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 1:53 AM, Aug 12 to 11:00 PM, Aug 12
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The new moon of Aadi, observed with tarpan for ancestors and ritual baths in the sea and rivers.
Krishna Amavasya from 1:53 AM, Aug 12 to 11:00 PM, Aug 12
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Keralites offer Vavu Bali (tarpan) to their ancestors on the new moon of Karkidakam.
Krishna Amavasya from 1:53 AM, Aug 12 to 11:00 PM, Aug 12
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On Shravana Shukla Tritiya women celebrate the union of Shiva and Parvati with swings, songs and green attire; in Rajasthan it is Chhoti Teej, marked by the royal Teej Mata procession through Jaipur.
Shukla Tritiya from 6:42 PM, Aug 14 to 5:24 PM, Aug 15
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 5:23 PM, Aug 15 to 4:48 PM, Aug 16
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Serpent deities (Nagas) are worshipped with milk and prayers for protection.
Shukla Panchami from 4:46 PM, Aug 16 to 4:55 PM, Aug 17
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The serpent goddess Manasa is worshipped on the last day of Shravan for protection from snakes and for fertility.
Shukla Panchami from 4:46 PM, Aug 16 to 4:55 PM, Aug 17
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 4:54 PM, Aug 17 to 5:46 PM, Aug 18
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 7:17 PM, Aug 19 to 9:14 PM, Aug 20
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Observed by couples who pray to Lord Vishnu for the blessing of children.
Shukla Ekadashi from 2:00 AM, Aug 23 to 4:23 AM, Aug 24
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The swing festival of Radha and Krishna — beautifully decorated swings are rocked through to Jhulan Purnima; in Gujarat temples the same hindola (swing) darshan is held.
Shukla Dwadashi from 4:19 AM, Aug 24 to 6:30 AM, Aug 25
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Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali, with Pookalam, Onasadya and boat races.
Shukla Trayodashi from 6:32 AM, Aug 25 to 7:59 AM, Aug 26
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 6:32 AM, Aug 25 to 7:59 AM, Aug 26
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Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers' wrists, who pledge lifelong protection; Sindhis and Punjabis call it Rakhri.
Shukla Purnima from 9:20 AM, Aug 27 to 9:48 AM, Aug 28
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On Shravana Purnima, coastal communities offer coconuts (naral / nariyal) to the sea god Varuna, marking the end of the monsoon and the return to fishing.
Shukla Purnima from 9:20 AM, Aug 27 to 9:48 AM, Aug 28
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Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 9:20 AM, Aug 27 to 9:48 AM, Aug 28
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The birth of Balabhadra and the worship of cattle on Shravana Purnima, also kept as Jhulan and Rakhi.
Shukla Purnima from 9:20 AM, Aug 27 to 9:48 AM, Aug 28
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Hindus change the sacred thread (janai) and tie the raksha protection cord on Shravana Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 9:20 AM, Aug 27 to 9:48 AM, Aug 28
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Married women worship Goddess Lakshmi on the Friday before the full moon for the family's well-being.
Shukla Purnima from 9:20 AM, Aug 27 to 9:48 AM, Aug 28
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On Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya, fifteen days after Hariyali Teej, married women fast for their husbands' long life; in Rajasthan this is Badi Teej (Satudi Teej), and Sindhis keep the same day as Teejri, applying mehndi and breaking the fast after sighting the moon.
Krishna Tritiya from 9:46 AM, Aug 30 to 8:51 AM, Aug 31
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On Shravan Krishna Chaturthi, Gujarati women worship the cow and her calf and keep a fast, abstaining from wheat, milk and milk products in reverence for the cattle that nourish the household.
Krishna Tritiya from 9:46 AM, Aug 30 to 8:51 AM, Aug 31
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 9:00 AM, Aug 31 to 7:42 AM, Sep 1
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On Shravan Krishna Shashthi, Gujarati women cook the entire day's food in advance, for the next day of Shitala Satam no fire or stove may be lit.
Krishna Panchami from 7:51 AM, Sep 1 to 6:13 AM, Sep 2
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On Shravan Krishna Saptami, Goddess Shitala Mata is worshipped and only the cold food cooked the previous day (Randhan Chhath) is eaten, praying for children's protection from disease; Sindhis keep the same cold-food day as Vadi Thadri (Sataen).
Krishna Saptami from 4:26 AM, Sep 3 to 2:31 AM, Sep 4
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The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
Krishna Ashtami from 2:26 AM, Sep 4 to 12:17 AM, Sep 5
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The day after Janmashtami, when human pyramids break the curd-filled dahi-handi hung high, re-enacting young Krishna's butter-stealing pranks.
Krishna Navami from 12:14 AM, Sep 5 to 9:55 PM, Sep 5
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The day after Janmashtami, celebrating Nanda Maharaj's joy at the birth of baby Krishna with sweets and revelry.
Krishna Navami from 12:14 AM, Sep 5 to 9:55 PM, Sep 5
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On Bhadrapada Krishna Navami the folk snake-deity Gogaji (Goga Maharaj) is worshipped for protection from snakes; the great Gogamedi fair is held at his shrine in Rajasthan.
Krishna Navami from 12:14 AM, Sep 5 to 9:55 PM, Sep 5
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The "unborn" Ekadashi, said to absolve even the gravest of sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 7:29 PM, Sep 6 to 5:04 PM, Sep 7
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 2:40 PM, Sep 8 to 12:30 PM, Sep 9
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 12:25 PM, Sep 9 to 10:33 AM, Sep 10
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 10:24 AM, Sep 10 to 8:56 AM, Sep 11
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The birth of Lord Ganesha, welcomed home with clay idols, modaks and ten days of celebration.
Shukla Tritiya from 6:51 AM, Sep 13 to 7:07 AM, Sep 14
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Goddess Gauri is welcomed and worshipped on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, the day before Ganesha Chaturthi.
Shukla Tritiya from 6:51 AM, Sep 13 to 7:07 AM, Sep 14
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On Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, women keep a waterless fast and worship Shiva and Parvati for marital happiness, the day Ganesha is installed; in Gujarat it is kept as Kevda Trij.
Shukla Tritiya from 6:51 AM, Sep 13 to 7:07 AM, Sep 14
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Mithila worships the moon and Ganesha on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, taking the moon's sight as a blessing.
Shukla Chaturthi from 6:50 AM, Sep 14 to 7:44 AM, Sep 15
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 6:50 AM, Sep 14 to 7:44 AM, Sep 15
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The day after Ganesh Chaturthi, the Sapta Rishis (seven sages) are worshipped on Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami; women observe a fast in reverence and for purification.
Shukla Chaturthi from 6:50 AM, Sep 14 to 7:44 AM, Sep 15
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Western Odisha's harvest festival of the first new rice (nua anna), the day after Ganesh Chaturthi.
Shukla Panchami from 7:30 AM, Sep 15 to 8:59 AM, Sep 16
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Vishwakarma, the divine architect, is worshipped by artisans, engineers and craftsmen on Kanya Sankranti.
Shukla Shashthi from 8:50 AM, Sep 16 to 10:47 AM, Sep 17
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 8:50 AM, Sep 16 to 10:47 AM, Sep 17
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During Ganeshotsav, Goddess Gauri (Mahalakshmi) is welcomed as a daughter and worshipped with haldi-kumkum and a feast for prosperity and family well-being.
Shukla Saptami from 10:43 AM, Sep 17 to 1:01 PM, Sep 18
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The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami.
Shukla Ashtami from 1:00 PM, Sep 18 to 3:27 PM, Sep 19
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 1:00 PM, Sep 18 to 3:27 PM, Sep 19
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The birth anniversary of Baba Ramdevji of Ramdevra, the folk-deity revered as an incarnation of Krishna by Hindus and as Ramsha Pir by Muslims; the Ramdevra fair draws lakhs of pilgrims from Bhadrapada Shukla Dwitiya.
Shukla Dashami from 5:54 PM, Sep 20 to 8:04 PM, Sep 21
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Vishnu turns on his side during cosmic sleep — also called Parivartini or Vamana Ekadashi.
Shukla Ekadashi from 8:03 PM, Sep 21 to 9:49 PM, Sep 22
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 10:52 PM, Sep 23 to 11:28 PM, Sep 24
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The final day of Ganesh Utsav, with Ganpati Visarjan and worship of Anant (Vishnu).
Shukla Chaturdashi from 11:20 PM, Sep 24 to 11:17 PM, Sep 25
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Kathmandu's great festival of Indra and the living goddess Kumari, from Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 11:20 PM, Sep 24 to 11:17 PM, Sep 25
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The full moon of Bhadrapada — on the eve of Pitru Paksha, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 11:08 PM, Sep 25 to 10:27 PM, Sep 26
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A fortnight of shraddha and tarpan offerings to departed ancestors begins the day after Bhadrapada Purnima.
Krishna Pratipada from 10:20 PM, Sep 26 to 9:05 PM, Sep 27
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 5:12 PM, Sep 29 to 2:56 PM, Sep 30
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Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
Krishna Ekadashi from 2:07 AM, Oct 6 to 12:30 AM, Oct 7
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 11:16 PM, Oct 7 to 10:11 PM, Oct 8
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:15 PM, Oct 8 to 9:31 PM, Oct 9
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The last day of Pitru Paksha for offering tarpan to ancestors, and the herald of Durga Puja.
Krishna Amavasya from 9:34 PM, Oct 9 to 9:14 PM, Oct 10
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Nine nights of worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms begin on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, opened by the Ghatasthapana (kalash) ritual in Maharashtra and the garba and dandiya-raas nights of Gujarat; in Rajasthan the Karni Mata fair at Deshnok and the Jeen Mata fair draw great crowds.
Shukla Pratipada from 9:18 PM, Oct 10 to 9:25 PM, Oct 11
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 11:27 PM, Oct 13 to 1:05 AM, Oct 15
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Bodhon and Kalparambha — the formal welcome of Goddess Durga that opens the puja.
Shukla Shashthi from 3:25 AM, Oct 16 to 5:49 AM, Oct 17
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Nabapatrika is bathed and Goddess Durga is worshipped on the seventh day of the puja.
Shukla Saptami from 5:54 AM, Oct 17 to 8:28 AM, Oct 18
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The grandest day of Durga Puja, with Kumari Puja and the Sandhi Puja at dusk.
Shukla Saptami from 5:56 AM, Oct 17 to 8:28 AM, Oct 18
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The austere Bihu of lamps lit in the paddy fields and before the Tulsi for a good harvest, as the Sun enters Tula.
Shukla Saptami from 5:56 AM, Oct 17 to 8:28 AM, Oct 18
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The ninth day of Durga Puja, marked by Navami Homa and the final grand worship.
Shukla Ashtami from 8:35 AM, Oct 18 to 10:52 AM, Oct 19
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The victory of good over evil — effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga is bid farewell.
Shukla Navami from 11:01 AM, Oct 19 to 12:52 PM, Oct 20
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The tenth and final day of Durga Puja — married women smear one another with vermilion in Sindur Khela before the idols are carried out for immersion (Bisarjan).
Shukla Navami from 11:01 AM, Oct 19 to 12:52 PM, Oct 20
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Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami.
Shukla Navami from 11:01 AM, Oct 19 to 12:52 PM, Oct 20
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A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
Shukla Ekadashi from 2:22 PM, Oct 21 to 2:51 PM, Oct 22
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:47 PM, Oct 23 to 1:39 PM, Oct 24
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On the Sharad Purnima night, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped through a vigil for prosperity; in Rajasthan, Jodhpur keeps the night with the Marwar Festival of folk music and dance.
Shukla Purnima from 12:07 PM, Oct 25 to 9:42 AM, Oct 26
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Maidens worship Kartikeya and the harvest moon on Ashwin (Sharad) Purnima for a good husband.
Shukla Purnima from 12:07 PM, Oct 25 to 9:42 AM, Oct 26
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Married women of Andhra and Telangana fast and offer atlu (dosas) to Goddess Gauri for the well-being of their husbands.
Krishna Tritiya from 4:07 AM, Oct 28 to 1:07 AM, Oct 29
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Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life of their husbands.
Krishna Chaturthi from 1:07 AM, Oct 29 to 10:08 PM, Oct 29
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On Kartik Krishna Ashtami, mothers keep a waterless fast for the well-being and long life of their children, worshipping Ahoi Mata and breaking the fast at the sight of the stars or moon.
Krishna Saptami from 4:53 PM, Oct 31 to 2:50 PM, Nov 1
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 2:45 PM, Nov 1 to 1:09 PM, Nov 2
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The first day of Diwali, when cows and their calves are worshipped in gratitude for their nourishment — kept as Vasubaras in Maharashtra and Vagh Baras in Gujarat, where traders close the old account books.
Krishna Ekadashi from 10:55 AM, Nov 4 to 10:35 AM, Nov 5
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Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
Krishna Ekadashi from 10:55 AM, Nov 4 to 10:35 AM, Nov 5
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The first day of Diwali — gold, silver and new utensils are bought to invite prosperity.
Krishna Dwadashi from 10:28 AM, Nov 5 to 10:30 AM, Nov 6
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Krishna's slaying of the demon Narakasura is marked with a pre-dawn ceremonial oil bath (abhyang snan, kept by Sindhis as Roop Chaudas) before the lamps of Diwali; in Gujarat the night is kept as Kali Chaudas, worshipping Goddess Kali.
Krishna Trayodashi from 10:23 AM, Nov 6 to 10:48 AM, Nov 7
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On the eve of Kali Puja, fourteen lamps are lit and fourteen leafy greens eaten to honour ancestors and ward off evil spirits.
Krishna Trayodashi from 10:23 AM, Nov 6 to 10:48 AM, Nov 7
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 10:23 AM, Nov 6 to 10:48 AM, Nov 7
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The festival of lights — homes glow with diyas and Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth; Sindhis keep it as Diyari.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:40 AM, Nov 7 to 11:27 AM, Nov 8
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On Diwali's new-moon night, Goddess Kali is worshipped through the night across Bengal.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:40 AM, Nov 7 to 11:27 AM, Nov 8
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:40 AM, Nov 7 to 11:27 AM, Nov 8
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Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:21 AM, Nov 8 to 12:31 PM, Nov 9
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The Diwali Padwa honouring King Bali's return; wives perform aukshan (aarti) for their husbands and new account books and ventures are begun. In Gujarat this is Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:21 AM, Nov 8 to 12:31 PM, Nov 9
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:21 AM, Nov 8 to 12:31 PM, Nov 9
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Sisters apply a tilak and pray for their brothers' well-being, closing the Diwali festival.
Shukla Dwitiya from 1:55 PM, Nov 10 to 3:52 PM, Nov 11
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The Bengali brother–sister festival on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya — sisters place a sandalwood phota (tilak) on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life.
Shukla Dwitiya from 1:55 PM, Nov 10 to 3:52 PM, Nov 11
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Serpent gods are worshipped at anthills on Kartika Shukla Chaturthi in Andhra and Telangana.
Shukla Chaturthi from 6:08 PM, Nov 12 to 8:41 PM, Nov 13
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 6:08 PM, Nov 12 to 8:41 PM, Nov 13
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The fifth day after Diwali (Kartik Shukla Panchami) — the auspicious day Gujarati traders reopen their shops and account books, praying to Lakshmi and Ganesha for profit (labh) in the new year.
Shukla Panchami from 8:42 PM, Nov 13 to 11:24 PM, Nov 14
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A four-day vrat thanking the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya, with offerings at the river.
Shukla Shashthi from 11:24 PM, Nov 14 to 2:04 AM, Nov 16
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Six days of worship of Lord Murugan culminate in Soorasamharam — his victory over the demon Surapadman.
Shukla Shashthi from 11:24 PM, Nov 14 to 2:04 AM, Nov 16
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On the last day of the Bengali month of Kartik, Lord Kartikeya is worshipped, especially by families praying for sons.
Shukla Saptami from 2:02 AM, Nov 16 to 4:28 AM, Nov 17
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 4:20 AM, Nov 17 to 6:21 AM, Nov 18
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On Kartik Shukla Ashtami, cows and Lord Krishna as Gopala are honoured for their nurture and protection.
Shukla Navami from 6:05 AM, Nov 18 to 7:29 AM, Nov 19
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Goddess Jagaddhatri, a serene form of Durga, is worshipped on Kartik Shukla Navami.
Shukla Navami from 6:30 AM, Nov 18 to 7:06 AM, Nov 19
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Vishnu awakens from cosmic sleep, ending Chaturmas so weddings and Tulsi Vivah resume — known in Maharashtra as Kartiki Ekadashi and also as Prabodhini Ekadashi.
Shukla Ekadashi from 7:16 AM, Nov 20 to 6:32 AM, Nov 21
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The ceremonial marriage of the holy Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu (Shaligram) on Kartik Dwadashi, which opens the Hindu wedding season.
Shukla Dwadashi from 6:32 AM, Nov 21 to 5:21 AM, Nov 22
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 4:57 AM, Nov 22 to 2:54 AM, Nov 23
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Gods are said to descend to earth — ghats and temples are lit with rows of lamps; in Gujarat it is Dev Diwali and the Vautha fair is held, while in Rajasthan the Pushkar Camel Fair, the Kapil Muni Fair at Kolayat and the Chandrabhaga Fair at Jhalrapatan all culminate on this full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 11:44 PM, Nov 23 to 8:27 PM, Nov 24
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The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, marked with prayers and Langar.
Shukla Purnima from 11:44 PM, Nov 23 to 8:27 PM, Nov 24
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The Tamil festival of lights — rows of agal vilakku are lit, and the Maha Deepam blazes atop Tiruvannamalai.
Shukla Purnima from 11:44 PM, Nov 23 to 8:27 PM, Nov 24
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A Maithili folk festival of the bond between brother and sister, culminating on the Kartik full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 11:44 PM, Nov 23 to 8:27 PM, Nov 24
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 12:10 AM, Dec 1 to 11:05 PM, Dec 1
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Marks the appearance of Goddess Ekadashi from Vishnu — the origin of Ekadashi observance.
Krishna Ekadashi from 11:02 PM, Dec 3 to 11:38 PM, Dec 4
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 12:51 AM, Dec 6 to 2:16 AM, Dec 7
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 2:22 AM, Dec 7 to 4:06 AM, Dec 8
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 4:12 AM, Dec 8 to 6:14 AM, Dec 9
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 2:08 PM, Dec 12 to 4:48 PM, Dec 13
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A six-day festival to Lord Khandoba (Martand Bhairav, a form of Shiva) concludes on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi, worshipped by farmers and warriors.
Shukla Shashthi from 7:19 PM, Dec 14 to 9:24 PM, Dec 15
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Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) is worshipped at Kukke and beyond on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi.
Shukla Shashthi from 7:19 PM, Dec 14 to 9:24 PM, Dec 15
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 7:19 PM, Dec 14 to 9:24 PM, Dec 15
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The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu.
Shukla Saptami from 9:22 PM, Dec 15 to 10:54 PM, Dec 16
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Concluding on Agrahayan Sankranti, women worship the Sun god Itu through the Sundays of Agrahayan for family well-being.
Shukla Saptami from 9:22 PM, Dec 15 to 10:54 PM, Dec 16
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 10:49 PM, Dec 16 to 11:37 PM, Dec 17
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The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil.
Shukla Ekadashi from 10:13 PM, Dec 19 to 8:23 PM, Dec 20
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The day the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna, observed with the Mokshada Ekadashi fast.
Shukla Ekadashi from 10:13 PM, Dec 19 to 8:23 PM, Dec 20
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 5:43 PM, Dec 21 to 2:25 PM, Dec 22
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The birth of Lord Dattatreya — the combined form of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh — on Margashirsha Purnima, revered as the adi-guru.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 2:30 PM, Dec 22 to 10:47 AM, Dec 23
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 8:01 PM, Dec 26 to 5:09 PM, Dec 27
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 12:23 PM, Dec 30 to 12:31 PM, Dec 31
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