Hindu & Indian Festivals 2026
Sunday, July 26, 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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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 6:51 PM, Jan 2 to 3:31 PM, Jan 3
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 6:51 PM, Jan 2 to 3:31 PM, Jan 3
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 3:26 PM, Jan 3 to 12:29 PM, Jan 4
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A Ganesha fast for the well-being of children, broken at the sight of the moon.
Krishna Tritiya from 9:36 AM, Jan 5 to 8:02 AM, Jan 6
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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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The eve of Makar Sankranti — Maharashtra cooks bhogichi bhaji, while Punjab and the Sindhi community (as Lal Loi) light the Lohri bonfire and offer sesame, jaggery and popcorn to bid winter farewell.
Krishna Dashami from 12:41 PM, Jan 12 to 3:18 PM, Jan 13
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The Sun begins its northward journey (Uttarayan); a harvest festival of til-gud (sesame and jaggery), with Gujarat's famous kite-flying and Tamil Nadu's Pongal.
Krishna Ekadashi from 3:19 PM, Jan 13 to 5:53 PM, Jan 14
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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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The third day of Pongal, when cattle are bathed, decorated and honoured for their role in farming.
Krishna Dwadashi from 5:55 PM, Jan 14 to 8:19 PM, Jan 15
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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 Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 12:05 AM, Jan 18 to 1:28 AM, Jan 19
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:05 AM, Jan 18 to 1:28 AM, Jan 19
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The Amavasya of silence on Magha Krishna Amavasya — a holy dip in the Ganga, quiet meditation and daan are kept to cleanse and steady the mind.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:05 AM, Jan 18 to 1:28 AM, Jan 19
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 1:22 AM, Jan 19 to 2:21 AM, Jan 20
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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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Goddess Saraswati is worshipped for knowledge and the arts as spring (Vasant) begins.
Shukla Panchami from 2:29 AM, Jan 23 to 1:54 AM, Jan 24
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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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A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Brahma Savarni Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, 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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Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai.
Shukla Purnima from 5:53 AM, Feb 1 to 3:29 AM, Feb 2
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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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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 5:53 AM, Feb 1 to 3:29 AM, Feb 2
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 5:53 AM, Feb 1 to 3:29 AM, Feb 2
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 3:38 AM, Feb 2 to 1:41 AM, Feb 3
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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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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 great night of Lord Shiva, observed with fasting, a night vigil and Rudrabhishek.
Krishna Trayodashi from 4:08 PM, Feb 14 to 5:08 PM, Feb 15
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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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The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 5:39 PM, Feb 16 to 5:34 PM, Feb 17
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 5:39 PM, Feb 16 to 5:34 PM, Feb 17
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 5:35 PM, Feb 17 to 5:00 PM, Feb 18
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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 Falgun Lakhi Mela peaks on Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi at the Khatu Shyam Ji temple in Sikar, when millions of devotees throng to the shrine of Shyam Baba, worshipped as the Kaliyug avatar of Krishna.
Shukla Ekadashi from 12:33 AM, Feb 27 to 10:31 PM, Feb 27
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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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The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion.
Shukla Purnima from 5:52 PM, Mar 2 to 5:05 PM, Mar 3
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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 fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 5:52 PM, Mar 2 to 5:05 PM, Mar 3
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 5:52 PM, Mar 2 to 5:05 PM, Mar 3
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A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Savarni Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Phalguna Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 5:52 PM, Mar 2 to 5:05 PM, Mar 3
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The festival of colours celebrating spring, love and the victory of good over evil; the day of colours is Dhuleti in Gujarat and the Shimga festival in Maharashtra and the Konkan.
Krishna Pratipada from 5:02 PM, Mar 3 to 4:46 PM, Mar 4
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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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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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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Dry gulal is thrown on Phalguna Krishna Panchami, the colourful finale of the Holi festivities five days after Holika Dahan.
Krishna Panchami from 7:15 PM, Mar 7 to 9:07 PM, Mar 8
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On Chaitra Krishna Saptami, the day before Basoda, Goddess Sheetala is worshipped and the next day's cold food is cooked, praying for protection from pox and disease.
Krishna Saptami from 11:27 PM, Mar 9 to 1:53 AM, Mar 11
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Goddess Sheetala, who guards against pox and disease, is worshipped with cooled food prepared the previous day; in Rajasthan the great Sheetala Mata fair is held at Chaksu near Jaipur.
Krishna Ashtami from 1:54 AM, Mar 11 to 4:22 AM, Mar 12
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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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Kathmandu's horse-racing festival on the dark new moon of Chaitra, said to keep the demon Tundi at bay.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 9:39 AM, Mar 17 to 8:26 AM, Mar 18
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The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 8:40 AM, Mar 18 to 6:53 AM, Mar 19
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:40 AM, Mar 18 to 6:53 AM, Mar 19
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The lunar new year of the Deccan and Maharashtra; the nine nights of Chaitra Navratri begin.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:40 AM, Mar 18 to 6:53 AM, Mar 19
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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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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:40 AM, Mar 18 to 6:53 AM, Mar 19
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On Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya, the day after Gudi Padwa, Sindhis welcome the new year and the birth (Avataran) of their patron saint Jhulelal — Uderolal, the incarnation of Varun the water god — with Behrana Sahib processions to a river or lake.
Shukla Dwitiya from 4:52 AM, Mar 20 to 2:39 AM, Mar 21
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The climax of an eighteen-day Rajasthani festival to Gauri (Parvati) on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya; married women pray for their husbands and unmarried girls for a good groom, with grand processions of Gauri and Isar (Shiva) idols in Jaipur and Udaipur.
Shukla Tritiya from 2:31 AM, Mar 21 to 12:00 AM, Mar 22
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A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Swayambhuva Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya.
Shukla Tritiya from 2:31 AM, Mar 21 to 12:00 AM, Mar 22
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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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The river goddess Yamuna is worshipped on Chaitra Shukla Shashthi, with holy baths in her waters at Mathura and Vrindavan.
Shukla Shashthi from 6:37 PM, Mar 23 to 4:07 PM, Mar 24
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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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The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions.
Shukla Ashtami from 1:45 PM, Mar 25 to 11:48 AM, Mar 26
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On Chaitra Shukla Ashtami, Goddess Durga is worshipped and ashoka flower buds are taken to ward off grief.
Shukla Ashtami from 1:45 PM, Mar 25 to 11:48 AM, Mar 26
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The springtime Durga Puja of Chaitra — the original worship of Durga — culminating on Maha Navami.
Shukla Ashtami from 1:45 PM, Mar 25 to 11:48 AM, Mar 26
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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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The Uthiram star of Panguni, celebrating the celestial weddings of Murugan-Deivanai and Shiva-Parvati.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 6:45 AM, Mar 31 to 7:06 AM, Apr 1
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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 6:55 AM, Apr 1 to 7:41 AM, Apr 2
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 6:55 AM, Apr 1 to 7:41 AM, Apr 2
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The birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, marked with readings of the Hanuman Chalisa.
Shukla Purnima from 6:55 AM, Apr 1 to 7:41 AM, Apr 2
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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 Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Purnima from 6:55 AM, Apr 1 to 7:41 AM, Apr 2
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A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Swarochisha Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Chaitra Purnima.
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 Tamil solar new year begins as the Sun enters Mesha; homes are decorated with kolam and the Maruvilakku.
Krishna Dwadashi from 1:10 AM, Apr 14 to 12:27 AM, Apr 15
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On the last day of the Bengali year, devotees of Shiva perform the Gajan austerities and the spinning Charak rite.
Krishna Dwadashi from 1:10 AM, Apr 14 to 12:27 AM, Apr 15
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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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The Bengali solar new year, welcomed with Halkhata, sweets and visits to family and temples.
Krishna Trayodashi from 12:14 AM, Apr 15 to 10:43 PM, 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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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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The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 8:14 PM, Apr 16 to 5:25 PM, Apr 17
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:14 PM, Apr 16 to 5:25 PM, Apr 17
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 5:24 PM, Apr 17 to 2:12 PM, Apr 18
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An auspicious day for new beginnings and buying gold; whatever is begun is believed to prosper. In Rajasthan this Akha Teej is a major wedding day, and Sindhis keep it as Akhand Teej.
Shukla Dwitiya from 2:12 PM, Apr 18 to 10:49 AM, Apr 19
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The birth of Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, observed with fasting and worship during pradosha.
Shukla Dwitiya from 2:12 PM, Apr 18 to 10:49 AM, Apr 19
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 7:27 AM, Apr 20 to 4:15 AM, Apr 21
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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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Ganga Jayanti — the rebirth of the holy Ganga on Vaishakha Shukla Saptami, when the river emerged from sage Jahnu's ear; riverside baths and Ganga aarti are held.
Shukla Saptami from 10:48 PM, Apr 22 to 8:42 PM, Apr 23
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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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The appearance day of Goddess Sita on Vaishakha Shukla Navami; married women fast for the long life of their husbands, honouring Sita's devotion.
Shukla Navami from 7:18 PM, Apr 24 to 6:23 PM, Apr 25
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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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Vishnu's man-lion avatar Narasimha appeared at dusk on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi to save Prahlada; devotees fast and worship at twilight.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 7:50 PM, Apr 29 to 9:09 PM, Apr 30
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The birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Gautama Buddha, on the full moon of Vaishakha.
Shukla Purnima from 9:12 PM, Apr 30 to 10:49 PM, May 1
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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 fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 9:12 PM, Apr 30 to 10:49 PM, May 1
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 9:12 PM, Apr 30 to 10:49 PM, May 1
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The birth anniversary of the celestial sage Narada, the messenger of the gods and master of devotional music.
Krishna Pratipada from 10:52 PM, May 1 to 12:46 AM, May 3
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 10:52 PM, May 1 to 12:46 AM, May 3
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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 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 monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 8:32 AM, May 15 to 5:11 AM, May 16
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The birth of Lord Shani (Saturn) on Jyeshtha Amavasya — devotees offer mustard oil, black sesame and prayers to ease Shani's influence.
Krishna Amavasya from 5:11 AM, May 16 to 1:39 AM, May 17
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The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 5:11 AM, May 16 to 1:39 AM, May 17
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 5:11 AM, May 16 to 1:39 AM, May 17
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Married women fast and worship the banyan tree for the long life of their husbands.
Krishna Amavasya from 5:11 AM, May 16 to 1:39 AM, May 17
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 1:31 AM, May 17 to 9:42 PM, 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 descent of the holy Ganga to earth is celebrated with riverside baths and prayers.
Shukla Dashami from 4:31 AM, May 25 to 4:55 AM, May 26
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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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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 Visakam star of Vaikasi, celebrated as the birth star of Lord Murugan with special temple worship.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 9:48 AM, May 29 to 11:58 AM, May 30
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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 11:56 AM, May 30 to 2:14 PM, May 31
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 11:56 AM, May 30 to 2:14 PM, May 31
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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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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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 Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 12:20 PM, Jun 14 to 8:24 AM, Jun 15
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:20 PM, Jun 14 to 8:24 AM, Jun 15
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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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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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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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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Mothers-in-law worship Goddess Sasthi and honour their sons-in-law (jamai) with a grand feast, on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashthi.
Shukla Shashthi from 4:53 PM, Jun 19 to 3:42 PM, Jun 20
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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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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 birth anniversary of Sant Kabirdas, the great mystic poet-saint, observed on Jyeshtha Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 3:06 AM, Jun 29 to 5:28 AM, Jun 30
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The manifestation day of Batuka Bhairava, the child form of Lord Shiva (Bhairava), observed on Jyeshtha Purnima.
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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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 3:06 AM, Jun 29 to 5:28 AM, Jun 30
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
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 Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the present Vaivaswata Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Jyeshtha Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 3:06 AM, Jun 29 to 5:28 AM, Jun 30
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Purnima from 3:10 AM, Jun 29 to 5:26 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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The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 6:48 PM, Jul 13 to 3:12 PM, Jul 14
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 6:48 PM, Jul 13 to 3:12 PM, Jul 14
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 3:09 PM, Jul 14 to 11:50 AM, Jul 15
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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 Sun enters Karka and begins its southward journey (Dakshinayana) — the night of the gods, opening the holy Chaturmas season of vrats and worship.
Shukla Dwitiya from 11:41 AM, Jul 15 to 8:53 AM, Jul 16
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 6:28 AM, Jul 17 to 4:43 AM, Jul 18
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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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A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Raivata Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Ashadha Shukla Dashami.
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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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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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 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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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 6:21 PM, Jul 28 to 8:08 PM, Jul 29
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 6:21 PM, Jul 28 to 8:08 PM, Jul 29
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A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Chakshusha Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Ashadha Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 6:21 PM, Jul 28 to 8:08 PM, Jul 29
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 8:07 PM, Jul 29 to 9:35 PM, Jul 30
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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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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 8:01 AM, Aug 10 to 4:54 AM, Aug 11
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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 Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 1:53 AM, Aug 12 to 11:00 PM, Aug 12
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
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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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 11:05 PM, Aug 12 to 8:35 PM, Aug 13
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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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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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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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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 9:20 AM, Aug 27 to 9:48 AM, Aug 28
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 9:20 AM, Aug 27 to 9:48 AM, Aug 28
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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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The appearance day of Goddess Gayatri, the personification of the Gayatri Mantra and mother of the Vedas, on Shravana Purnima.
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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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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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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 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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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 Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 10:24 AM, Sep 10 to 8:56 AM, Sep 11
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 10:24 AM, Sep 10 to 8:56 AM, Sep 11
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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 Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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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A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Rudra Savarni Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya.
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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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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The appearance day of Lord Balarama, Krishna's elder brother and bearer of the plough, on Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi.
Shukla Panchami from 7:30 AM, Sep 15 to 8:59 AM, Sep 16
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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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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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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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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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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 11:08 PM, Sep 25 to 10:27 PM, Sep 26
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
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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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 8:00 AM, Oct 3 to 5:52 AM, Oct 4
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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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The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 9:34 PM, Oct 9 to 9:14 PM, Oct 10
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
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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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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 Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Daksha Savarni Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Ashwina Shukla Navami.
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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The harvest full moon — kheer is set out in the nectar-like moonlight (Amrit Varsha) and the moon is worshipped on the brightest night of the year.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 1:48 PM, Oct 24 to 11:57 AM, Oct 25
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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 Chaturdashi from 1:48 PM, Oct 24 to 11:57 AM, Oct 25
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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 12:07 PM, Oct 25 to 9:42 AM, Oct 26
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
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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The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, celebrated on Ashwina (Sharad) Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 12:07 PM, Oct 25 to 9:42 AM, Oct 26
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The birth anniversary of the saint-poetess Meerabai, the devotee of Lord Krishna, observed on Sharad Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 12:07 PM, Oct 25 to 9:42 AM, Oct 26
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The full moon of Ashwina, the morning after the Sharad Purnima night — Odisha keeps it as Kumar Purnima, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 12:07 PM, Oct 25 to 9:42 AM, Oct 26
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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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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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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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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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The night before Diwali's Amavasya, Goddess Kali is worshipped to destroy negativity; sleep and laziness (alasya) are symbolically driven from the home.
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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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'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.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:40 AM, Nov 7 to 11:27 AM, Nov 8
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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 Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 11:21 AM, Nov 8 to 12:31 PM, Nov 9
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
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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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:21 AM, Nov 8 to 12:31 PM, Nov 9
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Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity.
Shukla Pratipada from 12:25 PM, Nov 9 to 1:59 PM, Nov 10
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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.
Shukla Pratipada from 12:25 PM, Nov 9 to 1:59 PM, Nov 10
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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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On Kartik Shukla Ashtami, cows and Lord Krishna as Gopala are honoured for their nurture and protection.
Shukla Ashtami from 4:20 AM, Nov 17 to 6:21 AM, Nov 18
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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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Goddess Jagaddhatri, a serene form of Durga, is worshipped on Kartik Shukla Navami.
Shukla Navami from 6:05 AM, Nov 18 to 7:29 AM, Nov 19
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Krishna's slaying of the tyrant Kansa is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Dashami, with processions and re-enactments in Mathura.
Shukla Dashami from 7:32 AM, Nov 19 to 7:16 AM, Nov 20
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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 Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Tamasa Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Kartika Shukla Dwadashi.
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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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 11:44 PM, Nov 23 to 8:27 PM, Nov 24
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 11:44 PM, Nov 23 to 8:27 PM, Nov 24
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A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Uttama Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Kartika Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 11:44 PM, Nov 23 to 8:27 PM, Nov 24
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 8:24 PM, Nov 24 to 4:51 PM, Nov 25
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 9:48 AM, Nov 27 to 6:40 AM, Nov 28
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The appearance of Kala Bhairava, the fierce guardian form of Shiva, on Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami — worshipped at night with his vahana, the dog.
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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The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 4:12 AM, Dec 8 to 6:14 AM, Dec 9
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 4:12 AM, Dec 8 to 6:14 AM, Dec 9
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 6:21 AM, Dec 9 to 8:39 AM, Dec 10
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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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The wedding anniversary of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita on Margashirsha Shukla Panchami, celebrated grandly in Janakpur and Ayodhya.
Shukla Panchami from 4:50 PM, Dec 13 to 7:18 PM, Dec 14
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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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The full moon of Margashirsha — kept with Dattatreya worship, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 10:47 AM, Dec 23 to 6:58 AM, Dec 24
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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 10:47 AM, Dec 23 to 6:58 AM, Dec 24
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 10:47 AM, Dec 23 to 6:58 AM, Dec 24
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Arudra Darshan celebrates the cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja on the Thiruvathirai (Ardra) star of Margazhi.
Krishna Pratipada from 6:58 AM, Dec 24 to 3:06 AM, Dec 25
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 6:58 AM, Dec 24 to 3:06 AM, Dec 25
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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
About Hindu & Indian Festivals 2026
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