Hindu & Indian Festivals 2027
Sunday, July 26, 2026
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A fast that is believed to make all of one's endeavours fruitful.
Krishna Ekadashi from 2:18 PM, Jan 2 to 4:07 PM, Jan 3
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 6:14 PM, Jan 4 to 8:38 PM, Jan 5
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 8:39 PM, Jan 5 to 11:13 PM, Jan 6
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:14 PM, Jan 6 to 1:53 AM, Jan 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 11:14 PM, Jan 6 to 1:53 AM, Jan 8
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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 11:14 PM, Jan 6 to 1:53 AM, Jan 8
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 1:54 AM, Jan 8 to 4:34 AM, Jan 9
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 9:37 AM, Jan 11 to 11:30 AM, Jan 12
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 1:12 PM, Jan 13 to 2:00 PM, Jan 14
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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.
Shukla Shashthi from 1:12 PM, Jan 13 to 2:00 PM, Jan 14
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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.
Shukla Saptami from 2:10 PM, Jan 14 to 2:15 PM, Jan 15
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The third day of Pongal, when cattle are bathed, decorated and honoured for their role in farming.
Shukla Ashtami from 2:26 PM, Jan 15 to 1:45 PM, Jan 16
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 2:26 PM, Jan 15 to 1:45 PM, Jan 16
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Mothers pray to the Sun god for the health of their children on Pausha Shukla Dashami.
Shukla Dashami from 12:41 PM, Jan 17 to 10:28 AM, Jan 18
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Observed by parents praying to Lord Vishnu for worthy children.
Shukla Ekadashi from 10:43 AM, Jan 18 to 7:50 AM, Jan 19
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A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Dharma Savarni Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Pausha Shukla Ekadashi.
Shukla Ekadashi from 10:43 AM, Jan 18 to 7:50 AM, Jan 19
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 4:42 AM, Jan 20 to 1:18 AM, Jan 21
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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 9:30 PM, Jan 21 to 5:46 PM, Jan 22
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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 9:30 PM, Jan 21 to 5:46 PM, Jan 22
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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 9:30 PM, Jan 21 to 5:46 PM, Jan 22
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Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai.
Krishna Pratipada from 5:44 PM, Jan 22 to 2:12 PM, Jan 23
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 5:44 PM, Jan 22 to 2:12 PM, Jan 23
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A Ganesha fast for the well-being of children, broken at the sight of the moon.
Krishna Tritiya from 10:42 AM, Jan 24 to 8:10 AM, Jan 25
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 4:02 AM, Jan 29 to 4:41 AM, Jan 30
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Observed with sesame (til) in six ways — bathing, offering and donating — to cleanse past sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 8:36 AM, Feb 1 to 11:10 AM, Feb 2
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 1:51 PM, Feb 3 to 4:32 PM, Feb 4
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 4:33 PM, Feb 4 to 7:07 PM, Feb 5
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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 7:07 PM, Feb 5 to 9:28 PM, Feb 6
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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 7:07 PM, Feb 5 to 9:28 PM, Feb 6
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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 7:07 PM, Feb 5 to 9:28 PM, Feb 6
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 9:27 PM, Feb 6 to 11:32 PM, Feb 7
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 2:20 AM, Feb 10 to 3:14 AM, Feb 11
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Goddess Saraswati is worshipped for knowledge and the arts as spring (Vasant) begins.
Shukla Panchami from 3:05 AM, Feb 11 to 3:30 AM, Feb 12
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 3:19 AM, Feb 12 to 3:11 AM, Feb 13
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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 3:00 AM, Feb 13 to 2:18 AM, Feb 14
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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 3:00 AM, Feb 13 to 2:18 AM, Feb 14
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Tarpan is offered to Bhishma Pitamaha, who chose to leave his body on Magha Shukla Ashtami.
Shukla Ashtami from 2:08 AM, Feb 14 to 12:51 AM, Feb 15
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 2:08 AM, Feb 14 to 12:51 AM, Feb 15
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A fast said to free the devotee from rebirth and the fate of becoming a ghost.
Shukla Ekadashi from 8:22 PM, Feb 16 to 5:34 PM, Feb 17
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:29 PM, Feb 18 to 11:14 AM, Feb 19
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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 8:00 AM, Feb 20 to 4:53 AM, Feb 21
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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 8:00 AM, Feb 20 to 4:53 AM, Feb 21
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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 8:00 AM, Feb 20 to 4:53 AM, Feb 21
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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.
Krishna Pratipada from 4:53 AM, Feb 21 to 1:55 AM, Feb 22
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 4:53 AM, Feb 21 to 1:55 AM, Feb 22
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Lakhs of women cook pongala for the Attukal Bhagavathy on the Pooram star of the month of Kumbham.
Krishna Dwitiya from 2:03 AM, Feb 22 to 11:30 PM, Feb 22
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 9:46 PM, Feb 23 to 8:32 PM, Feb 24
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 9:52 PM, Feb 27 to 11:39 PM, Feb 28
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Kept for victory over hardship and foes, as Lord Rama did before crossing to Lanka.
Krishna Ekadashi from 4:44 AM, Mar 3 to 7:25 AM, Mar 4
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 10:02 AM, Mar 5 to 12:04 PM, Mar 6
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The great night of Lord Shiva, observed with fasting, a night vigil and Rudrabhishek.
Krishna Trayodashi from 10:02 AM, Mar 5 to 12:04 PM, Mar 6
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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 PM, Mar 7 to 3:01 PM, Mar 8
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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 PM, Mar 7 to 3:01 PM, Mar 8
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 1:53 PM, Mar 7 to 3:01 PM, Mar 8
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 1:53 PM, Mar 7 to 3:01 PM, Mar 8
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 3:42 PM, Mar 11 to 2:59 PM, Mar 12
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 2:00 PM, Mar 13 to 12:33 PM, Mar 14
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 10:57 AM, Mar 15 to 8:55 AM, Mar 16
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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 4:21 AM, Mar 18 to 1:54 AM, Mar 19
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The amla (gooseberry) tree and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together for health and merit.
Shukla Ekadashi from 4:21 AM, Mar 18 to 1:54 AM, Mar 19
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 11:17 PM, Mar 19 to 8:44 PM, Mar 20
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The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 8:44 PM, Mar 20 to 6:20 PM, Mar 21
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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.
Shukla Purnima from 6:19 PM, Mar 21 to 4:11 PM, Mar 22
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The Uthiram star of Panguni, celebrating the celestial weddings of Murugan-Deivanai and Shiva-Parvati.
Shukla Purnima from 6:19 PM, Mar 21 to 4:11 PM, Mar 22
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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 6:19 PM, Mar 21 to 4:11 PM, Mar 22
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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 6:19 PM, Mar 21 to 4:11 PM, Mar 22
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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 6:19 PM, Mar 21 to 4:11 PM, Mar 22
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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 6:19 PM, Mar 21 to 4:11 PM, Mar 22
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The Nihang Sikhs' festival of martial valour and mock battles, the day after Holi.
Krishna Pratipada from 4:08 PM, Mar 22 to 2:26 PM, Mar 23
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 4:08 PM, Mar 22 to 2:26 PM, Mar 23
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 12:26 PM, Mar 25 to 12:42 PM, Mar 26
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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 12:32 PM, Mar 26 to 1:32 PM, Mar 27
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 5:09 PM, Mar 29 to 7:38 PM, Mar 30
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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 3:00 PM, Mar 28 to 5:09 PM, Mar 29
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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 5:09 PM, Mar 29 to 7:38 PM, Mar 30
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The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
Krishna Ekadashi from 12:46 AM, Apr 2 to 3:01 AM, Apr 3
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 4:27 AM, Apr 4 to 5:40 AM, Apr 5
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 5:23 AM, Apr 5 to 5:59 AM, Apr 6
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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 5:40 AM, Apr 6 to 5:38 AM, Apr 7
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 5:40 AM, Apr 6 to 5:38 AM, Apr 7
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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 5:40 AM, Apr 6 to 5:38 AM, Apr 7
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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 5:40 AM, Apr 6 to 5:38 AM, Apr 7
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The lunar new year of the Deccan and Maharashtra; the nine nights of Chaitra Navratri begin.
Shukla Pratipada from 5:21 AM, Apr 7 to 4:43 AM, Apr 8
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The Kashmiri Pandit new year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, when the Nechapatra almanac is viewed at dawn.
Shukla Pratipada from 5:21 AM, Apr 7 to 4:43 AM, Apr 8
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 5:21 AM, Apr 7 to 4:43 AM, Apr 8
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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 4:29 AM, Apr 8 to 3:21 AM, Apr 9
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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 3:10 AM, Apr 9 to 1:38 AM, Apr 10
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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 3:10 AM, Apr 9 to 1:38 AM, Apr 10
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 1:32 AM, Apr 10 to 11:43 PM, Apr 10
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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 9:40 PM, Apr 11 to 7:35 PM, Apr 12
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 9:40 PM, Apr 11 to 7:35 PM, Apr 12
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The Tamil solar new year begins as the Sun enters Mesha; homes are decorated with kolam and the Maruvilakku.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:29 PM, Apr 13 to 3:24 PM, Apr 14
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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 5:29 PM, Apr 13 to 3:24 PM, Apr 14
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On the last day of the Bengali year, devotees of Shiva perform the Gajan austerities and the spinning Charak rite.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:29 PM, Apr 13 to 3:24 PM, Apr 14
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The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:29 PM, Apr 13 to 3:24 PM, Apr 14
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The Odia new year (Maha Vishuba Sankranti), with the sweet pana drink, Jhamu Yatra and Danda Nata.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:29 PM, Apr 13 to 3:24 PM, Apr 14
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Assam's spring new-year Bihu of Husori song, dance and feasting, as the Sun enters Mesha.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:29 PM, Apr 13 to 3:24 PM, Apr 14
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The Punjabi spring harvest new year and the founding of the Khalsa Panth, on Mesha Sankranti.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:29 PM, Apr 13 to 3:24 PM, Apr 14
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Bhaktapur's chariot and pole festival welcoming the Nepali solar new year (Baishakh).
Shukla Ashtami from 5:29 PM, Apr 13 to 3:24 PM, Apr 14
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The Maithili new year (Mesha Sankranti / Satuani), when elders sprinkle cooling water as blessings.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:29 PM, Apr 13 to 3:24 PM, Apr 14
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:29 PM, Apr 13 to 3:24 PM, Apr 14
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The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions.
Shukla Navami from 3:23 PM, Apr 14 to 1:21 PM, Apr 15
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The Bengali solar new year, welcomed with Halkhata, sweets and visits to family and temples.
Shukla Navami from 3:23 PM, Apr 14 to 1:21 PM, Apr 15
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The springtime Durga Puja of Chaitra — the original worship of Durga — culminating on Maha Navami.
Shukla Navami from 3:23 PM, Apr 14 to 1:21 PM, Apr 15
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The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
Shukla Ekadashi from 11:19 AM, Apr 16 to 9:28 AM, Apr 17
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Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam.
Shukla Dwadashi from 9:24 AM, Apr 17 to 7:42 AM, Apr 18
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 7:35 AM, Apr 18 to 6:08 AM, Apr 19
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The birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, marked with readings of the Hanuman Chalisa.
Shukla Purnima from 4:51 AM, Apr 20 to 3:45 AM, Apr 21
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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 4:51 AM, Apr 20 to 3:45 AM, Apr 21
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Bengaluru's centuries-old Karaga festival honours Draupadi Devi (Shakti) on the Chaitra full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 4:51 AM, Apr 20 to 3:45 AM, Apr 21
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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 4:51 AM, Apr 20 to 3:45 AM, Apr 21
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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 4:51 AM, Apr 20 to 3:45 AM, Apr 21
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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 4:51 AM, Apr 20 to 3:45 AM, Apr 21
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 3:57 AM, Apr 21 to 3:17 AM, Apr 22
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 4:21 AM, Apr 24 to 5:25 AM, Apr 25
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 12:33 PM, Apr 28 to 3:02 PM, Apr 29
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A fast that grants protection, good fortune and freedom from sin.
Krishna Ekadashi from 6:58 PM, May 1 to 7:59 PM, May 2
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 8:08 PM, May 3 to 7:39 PM, May 4
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 7:35 PM, May 4 to 6:22 PM, May 5
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 6:21 PM, May 5 to 4:32 PM, May 6
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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 6:21 PM, May 5 to 4:32 PM, May 6
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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 6:21 PM, May 5 to 4:32 PM, May 6
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 4:32 PM, May 6 to 2:15 PM, May 7
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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 2:17 PM, May 7 to 11:43 AM, May 8
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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 Tritiya from 11:44 AM, May 8 to 9:03 AM, May 9
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 9:02 AM, May 9 to 6:23 AM, May 10
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 3:48 AM, May 11 to 1:19 AM, May 12
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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 1:23 AM, May 12 to 11:08 PM, May 12
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 11:12 PM, May 12 to 9:14 PM, May 13
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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 9:17 PM, May 13 to 7:36 PM, May 14
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Frees the devotee from delusion (moha), named after Vishnu's Mohini avatar.
Shukla Ekadashi from 6:15 PM, May 15 to 5:11 PM, May 16
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 4:25 PM, May 17 to 4:02 PM, May 18
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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 Trayodashi from 4:25 PM, May 17 to 4:02 PM, May 18
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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 3:59 PM, May 19 to 4:26 PM, May 20
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The birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Gautama Buddha, on the full moon of Vaishakha.
Shukla Purnima from 3:59 PM, May 19 to 4:26 PM, May 20
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The Visakam star of Vaikasi, celebrated as the birth star of Lord Murugan with special temple worship.
Shukla Purnima from 3:59 PM, May 19 to 4:26 PM, May 20
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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 3:59 PM, May 19 to 4:26 PM, May 20
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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 4:24 PM, May 20 to 5:20 PM, May 21
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 4:24 PM, May 20 to 5:20 PM, May 21
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 8:40 PM, May 23 to 10:55 PM, May 24
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 6:40 AM, May 28 to 8:21 AM, May 29
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Believed to grant boundless wealth and wash away even grave sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 10:19 AM, May 31 to 9:41 AM, Jun 1
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 8:46 AM, Jun 2 to 6:35 AM, Jun 3
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 6:35 AM, Jun 3 to 4:05 AM, Jun 4
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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 4:05 AM, Jun 4 to 1:20 AM, Jun 5
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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 4:05 AM, Jun 4 to 1:20 AM, Jun 5
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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 4:05 AM, Jun 4 to 1:20 AM, Jun 5
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Married women fast and worship the banyan tree for the long life of their husbands.
Krishna Amavasya from 4:05 AM, Jun 4 to 1:20 AM, Jun 5
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 1:10 AM, Jun 5 to 10:02 PM, Jun 5
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 3:23 PM, Jun 7 to 12:21 PM, Jun 8
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 9:25 AM, Jun 9 to 7:11 AM, Jun 10
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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 9:25 AM, Jun 9 to 7:11 AM, Jun 10
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The grand marriage of Shiva and Parvati, famed in Sambalpur, on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashthi.
Shukla Shashthi from 9:25 AM, Jun 9 to 7:11 AM, Jun 10
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Kashmiri Pandits throng the Kheer Bhawani shrine for Ragnya Devi on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:14 AM, Jun 11 to 3:30 AM, Jun 12
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:14 AM, Jun 11 to 3:30 AM, Jun 12
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The descent of the holy Ganga to earth is celebrated with riverside baths and prayers.
Shukla Dashami from 2:44 AM, Jun 13 to 2:01 AM, Jun 14
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The strictest Ekadashi — kept without even water; its merit is said to equal all twenty-four.
Shukla Ekadashi from 2:12 AM, Jun 14 to 1:58 AM, Jun 15
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:31 AM, Jun 16 to 3:10 AM, Jun 17
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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 4:35 AM, Jun 18 to 6:03 AM, Jun 19
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Farmers begin the sowing season, worshipping the cattle and the plough on the full moon of Jyeshtha.
Shukla Purnima from 4:35 AM, Jun 18 to 6:03 AM, Jun 19
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The birth anniversary of Sant Kabirdas, the great mystic poet-saint, observed on Jyeshtha Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 4:35 AM, Jun 18 to 6:03 AM, Jun 19
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The manifestation day of Batuka Bhairava, the child form of Lord Shiva (Bhairava), observed on Jyeshtha Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 4:35 AM, Jun 18 to 6:03 AM, Jun 19
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The full moon of Jyeshtha — Vat Purnima and Deva Snana Purnima, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 4:35 AM, Jun 18 to 6:03 AM, Jun 19
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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 4:35 AM, Jun 18 to 6:03 AM, Jun 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 4:35 AM, Jun 18 to 6:03 AM, Jun 19
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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 4:35 AM, Jun 18 to 6:03 AM, Jun 19
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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 4:35 AM, Jun 18 to 6:03 AM, Jun 19
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Purnima from 4:24 AM, Jun 18 to 6:14 AM, Jun 19
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 1:07 PM, Jun 22 to 3:43 PM, Jun 23
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 9:54 PM, Jun 26 to 10:56 PM, Jun 27
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A fast that frees one from sin and disease, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Krishna Ekadashi from 10:07 PM, Jun 29 to 8:41 PM, Jun 30
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 6:19 PM, Jul 1 to 3:27 PM, Jul 2
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 3:28 PM, Jul 2 to 12:07 PM, Jul 3
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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 12:10 PM, Jul 3 to 8:32 AM, Jul 4
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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 12:10 PM, Jul 3 to 8:32 AM, Jul 4
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:10 PM, Jul 3 to 8:32 AM, Jul 4
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:10 PM, Jul 3 to 8:32 AM, Jul 4
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Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots.
Shukla Dwitiya from 4:51 AM, Jul 5 to 1:11 AM, Jul 6
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 9:47 PM, Jul 6 to 6:39 PM, Jul 7
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Five days into Rath Yatra, Goddess Lakshmi visits the Gundicha temple in search of Lord Jagannath.
Shukla Panchami from 6:40 PM, Jul 7 to 4:03 PM, Jul 8
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 4:01 PM, Jul 8 to 2:01 PM, Jul 9
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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 Shashthi from 4:01 PM, Jul 8 to 2:01 PM, Jul 9
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Women fast and worship Goddess Bipodtarini, a form of Durga, to be delivered from dangers — observed between Rath and Ulto Rath.
Shukla Saptami from 1:55 PM, Jul 9 to 12:35 PM, Jul 10
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 12:27 PM, Jul 10 to 11:48 AM, Jul 11
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The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple.
Shukla Dashami from 11:31 AM, Jul 12 to 12:08 PM, Jul 13
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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 11:31 AM, Jul 12 to 12:08 PM, Jul 13
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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 12:01 PM, Jul 13 to 1:09 PM, Jul 14
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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 12:01 PM, Jul 13 to 1:09 PM, Jul 14
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:37 PM, Jul 15 to 4:33 PM, Jul 16
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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 Dwadashi from 1:05 PM, Jul 14 to 2:39 PM, Jul 15
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Lord Jagannath returns to the sanctum (Ratna Singhasana) after Rath Yatra, marking its close.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:37 PM, Jul 15 to 4:33 PM, 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 Chaturdashi from 4:33 PM, Jul 16 to 6:46 PM, Jul 17
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The once-in-twelve-years Simhastha Kumbha Mela opens at Nashik-Trimbakeshwar as Jupiter stands in Simha — lakhs of pilgrims gather for the holy snan in the Godavari.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 4:33 PM, Jul 16 to 6:46 PM, Jul 17
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A day to honour gurus and the sage Veda Vyasa, on the full moon of Ashadha.
Shukla Purnima from 6:47 PM, Jul 17 to 9:13 PM, Jul 18
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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 6:47 PM, Jul 17 to 9:13 PM, Jul 18
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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 6:47 PM, Jul 17 to 9:13 PM, Jul 18
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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 6:47 PM, Jul 17 to 9:13 PM, Jul 18
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 9:14 PM, Jul 18 to 11:47 PM, Jul 19
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 4:47 AM, Jul 22 to 7:05 AM, Jul 23
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 10:39 AM, Jul 26 to 10:14 AM, Jul 27
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Worship of Vishnu that grants the merit of bathing in all holy rivers.
Krishna Ekadashi from 7:34 AM, Jul 29 to 5:13 AM, Jul 30
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 2:19 AM, Jul 31 to 11:05 PM, Jul 31
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:59 PM, Jul 31 to 7:23 PM, Aug 1
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 7:21 PM, Aug 1 to 3:35 PM, Aug 2
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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 7:21 PM, Aug 1 to 3:35 PM, Aug 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 7:21 PM, Aug 1 to 3:35 PM, Aug 2
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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 7:21 PM, Aug 1 to 3:35 PM, Aug 2
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Keralites offer Vavu Bali (tarpan) to their ancestors on the new moon of Karkidakam.
Krishna Amavasya from 7:21 PM, Aug 1 to 3:35 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.
Shukla Pratipada from 3:33 PM, Aug 2 to 11:51 AM, Aug 3
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 3:33 PM, Aug 2 to 11:51 AM, Aug 3
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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 Dwitiya from 11:45 AM, Aug 3 to 8:20 AM, Aug 4
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The birth of Andal (Kodhai) on the Pooram star of Aadi, celebrated grandly at Srivilliputhur.
Shukla Chaturthi from 5:09 AM, Aug 5 to 2:12 AM, Aug 6
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 5:09 AM, Aug 5 to 2:12 AM, Aug 6
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Serpent deities (Nagas) are worshipped with milk and prayers for protection.
Shukla Panchami from 2:27 AM, Aug 6 to 12:09 AM, Aug 7
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 12:22 AM, Aug 7 to 10:48 PM, Aug 7
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 10:22 PM, Aug 8 to 10:23 PM, Aug 9
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Observed by couples who pray to Lord Vishnu for the blessing of children.
Shukla Ekadashi from 12:58 AM, Aug 12 to 2:51 AM, Aug 13
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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 2:59 AM, Aug 13 to 5:14 AM, Aug 14
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Married women worship Goddess Lakshmi on the Friday before the full moon for the family's well-being.
Shukla Dwadashi from 2:59 AM, Aug 13 to 5:14 AM, Aug 14
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 5:21 AM, Aug 14 to 7:50 AM, Aug 15
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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 10:31 AM, Aug 16 to 12:59 PM, Aug 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 10:31 AM, Aug 16 to 12:59 PM, Aug 17
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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 10:31 AM, Aug 16 to 12:59 PM, Aug 17
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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 10:31 AM, Aug 16 to 12:59 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 Purnima from 10:31 AM, Aug 16 to 12:59 PM, Aug 17
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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 10:31 AM, Aug 16 to 12:59 PM, Aug 17
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Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 10:31 AM, Aug 16 to 12:59 PM, Aug 17
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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 10:31 AM, Aug 16 to 12:59 PM, Aug 17
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Hindus change the sacred thread (janai) and tie the raksha protection cord on Shravana Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 10:31 AM, Aug 16 to 12:59 PM, Aug 17
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Purnima from 10:31 AM, Aug 16 to 12:59 PM, Aug 17
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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 5:19 PM, Aug 19 to 6:57 PM, Aug 20
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 6:56 PM, Aug 20 to 8:09 PM, Aug 21
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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 5:19 PM, Aug 19 to 6:57 PM, Aug 20
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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 8:07 PM, Aug 21 to 8:51 PM, Aug 22
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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 Shashthi from 8:48 PM, Aug 22 to 9:00 PM, Aug 23
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 8:28 PM, Aug 24 to 7:26 PM, Aug 25
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The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
Krishna Ashtami from 8:28 PM, Aug 24 to 7:26 PM, Aug 25
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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 7:24 PM, Aug 25 to 5:44 PM, Aug 26
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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 7:24 PM, Aug 25 to 5:44 PM, Aug 26
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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 7:24 PM, Aug 25 to 5:44 PM, Aug 26
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The "unborn" Ekadashi, said to absolve even the gravest of sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 3:32 PM, Aug 27 to 12:43 PM, Aug 28
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 9:41 AM, Aug 29 to 6:13 AM, Aug 30
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 6:13 AM, Aug 30 to 2:41 AM, Aug 31
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 2:41 AM, Aug 31 to 11:09 PM, Aug 31
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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 2:41 AM, Aug 31 to 11:09 PM, Aug 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 2:41 AM, Aug 31 to 11:09 PM, Aug 31
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 11:10 PM, Aug 31 to 7:47 PM, Sep 1
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Goddess Gauri is welcomed and worshipped on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, the day before Ganesha Chaturthi.
Shukla Tritiya from 4:44 PM, Sep 2 to 2:16 PM, Sep 3
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On Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, women keep a waterless fast and worship Shiva and Parvati for marital happiness, the day before Ganesha is installed; in Gujarat it is kept as Kevda Trij.
Shukla Tritiya from 4:44 PM, Sep 2 to 2:16 PM, Sep 3
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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 4:44 PM, Sep 2 to 2:16 PM, Sep 3
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The birth of Lord Ganesha, welcomed home with clay idols, modaks and ten days of celebration.
Shukla Chaturthi from 2:08 PM, Sep 3 to 12:24 PM, Sep 4
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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 2:08 PM, Sep 3 to 12:24 PM, Sep 4
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The Sapta Rishis (seven sages) are worshipped on Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami; women observe a fast in reverence and for purification.
Shukla Chaturthi from 2:08 PM, Sep 3 to 12:24 PM, Sep 4
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Western Odisha's harvest festival of the first new rice (nua anna), the day after Ganesh Chaturthi.
Shukla Panchami from 12:12 PM, Sep 4 to 11:16 AM, Sep 5
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 11:02 AM, Sep 5 to 10:57 AM, Sep 6
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The appearance day of Lord Balarama, Krishna's elder brother and bearer of the plough, on Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi.
Shukla Shashthi from 11:02 AM, Sep 5 to 10:57 AM, Sep 6
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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 Ashtami from 11:16 AM, Sep 7 to 12:43 PM, Sep 8
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The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami.
Shukla Ashtami from 11:16 AM, Sep 7 to 12:43 PM, Sep 8
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 11:16 AM, Sep 7 to 12:43 PM, Sep 8
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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 2:35 PM, Sep 9 to 4:59 PM, Sep 10
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Vishnu turns on his side during cosmic sleep — also called Parivartini or Vamana Ekadashi.
Shukla Ekadashi from 4:59 PM, Sep 10 to 7:35 PM, Sep 11
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Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali, with Pookalam, Onasadya and boat races.
Shukla Dwadashi from 7:36 PM, Sep 11 to 10:14 PM, Sep 12
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 10:13 PM, Sep 12 to 12:43 AM, Sep 14
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The final day of Ganesh Utsav, with Ganpati Visarjan and worship of Anant (Vishnu).
Shukla Chaturdashi from 12:40 AM, Sep 14 to 2:55 AM, Sep 15
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Kathmandu's great festival of Indra and the living goddess Kumari, from Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 12:40 AM, Sep 14 to 2:55 AM, Sep 15
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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 2:48 AM, Sep 15 to 4:43 AM, Sep 16
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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 2:48 AM, Sep 15 to 4:43 AM, Sep 16
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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 2:48 AM, Sep 15 to 4:43 AM, Sep 16
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A fortnight of shraddha and tarpan offerings to departed ancestors begins the day after Bhadrapada Purnima.
Krishna Pratipada from 4:33 AM, Sep 16 to 6:04 AM, Sep 17
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 4:33 AM, Sep 16 to 6:04 AM, Sep 17
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Vishwakarma, the divine architect, is worshipped by artisans, engineers and craftsmen.
Krishna Dwitiya from 5:52 AM, Sep 17 to 6:57 AM, Sep 18
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 7:21 AM, Sep 19 to 7:09 AM, Sep 20
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 4:37 AM, Sep 23 to 3:08 AM, Sep 24
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Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
Krishna Ekadashi from 10:32 PM, Sep 25 to 7:53 PM, Sep 26
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 4:56 PM, Sep 27 to 1:55 PM, Sep 28
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 1:53 PM, Sep 28 to 10:55 AM, Sep 29
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The last day of Pitru Paksha for ancestral tarpan, and the herald of Durga Puja.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 1:53 PM, Sep 28 to 10:55 AM, Sep 29
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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 10:49 AM, Sep 29 to 8:06 AM, Sep 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 10:49 AM, Sep 29 to 8:06 AM, Sep 30
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Nine nights of worship of Goddess Durga 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.
Krishna Amavasya from 10:49 AM, Sep 29 to 8:06 AM, Sep 30
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 10:49 AM, Sep 29 to 8:06 AM, Sep 30
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 10:49 AM, Sep 29 to 8:06 AM, Sep 30
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 2:08 AM, Oct 3 to 1:12 AM, Oct 4
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Bodhon and Kalparambha — the formal welcome of Goddess Durga that opens the puja.
Shukla Shashthi from 1:35 AM, Oct 5 to 2:17 AM, Oct 6
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Nabapatrika is bathed and Goddess Durga is worshipped on the seventh day of the puja.
Shukla Saptami from 2:32 AM, Oct 6 to 3:58 AM, Oct 7
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The grandest day of Durga Puja, with Kumari Puja and the Sandhi Puja at dusk.
Shukla Ashtami from 4:13 AM, Oct 7 to 6:15 AM, Oct 8
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The ninth day of Durga Puja, marked by Navami Homa and the final grand worship.
Shukla Ashtami from 4:01 AM, Oct 7 to 6:28 AM, Oct 8
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The victory of good over evil — effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga is bid farewell.
Shukla Navami from 6:23 AM, Oct 8 to 9:02 AM, Oct 9
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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 6:23 AM, Oct 8 to 9:02 AM, Oct 9
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Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped during Navratri.
Shukla Navami from 6:23 AM, Oct 8 to 9:02 AM, Oct 9
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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 6:23 AM, Oct 8 to 9:02 AM, Oct 9
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A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
Shukla Ekadashi from 11:45 AM, Oct 10 to 2:10 PM, Oct 11
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 4:19 PM, Oct 12 to 5:52 PM, Oct 13
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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 5:53 PM, Oct 13 to 6:54 PM, Oct 14
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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 5:53 PM, Oct 13 to 6:54 PM, Oct 14
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Maidens worship Kartikeya and the harvest moon on Ashwin (Sharad) Purnima for a good husband.
Shukla Purnima from 6:53 PM, Oct 14 to 7:21 PM, Oct 15
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The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, celebrated on Ashwina (Sharad) Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 6:53 PM, Oct 14 to 7:21 PM, Oct 15
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The birth anniversary of the saint-poetess Meerabai, the devotee of Lord Krishna, observed on Sharad Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 6:53 PM, Oct 14 to 7:21 PM, Oct 15
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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 6:53 PM, Oct 14 to 7:21 PM, Oct 15
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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 6:53 PM, Oct 14 to 7:21 PM, Oct 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 6:53 PM, Oct 14 to 7:21 PM, Oct 15
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 7:20 PM, Oct 15 to 7:17 PM, Oct 16
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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.
Krishna Tritiya from 6:46 PM, Oct 17 to 5:54 PM, Oct 18
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Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life of their husbands.
Krishna Tritiya from 6:46 PM, Oct 17 to 5:54 PM, Oct 18
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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 6:46 PM, Oct 17 to 5:54 PM, Oct 18
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 11:59 AM, Oct 22 to 9:59 AM, Oct 23
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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 1:45 PM, Oct 21 to 11:56 AM, Oct 22
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Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
Krishna Ekadashi from 5:40 AM, Oct 25 to 3:24 AM, Oct 26
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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 Dwadashi from 3:22 AM, Oct 26 to 1:03 AM, Oct 27
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The first day of Diwali — gold, silver and new utensils are bought to invite prosperity.
Krishna Trayodashi from 1:03 AM, Oct 27 to 10:48 PM, Oct 27
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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 1:03 AM, Oct 27 to 10:48 PM, Oct 27
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:49 PM, Oct 27 to 8:45 PM, Oct 28
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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 10:49 PM, Oct 27 to 8:45 PM, Oct 28
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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 Chaturdashi from 10:49 PM, Oct 27 to 8:45 PM, Oct 28
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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 Amavasya from 8:46 PM, Oct 28 to 7:02 PM, Oct 29
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On Diwali's new-moon night, Goddess Kali is worshipped through the night across Bengal.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:46 PM, Oct 28 to 7:02 PM, Oct 29
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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 8:46 PM, Oct 28 to 7:02 PM, Oct 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:46 PM, Oct 28 to 7:02 PM, Oct 29
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Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity.
Shukla Pratipada from 7:02 PM, Oct 29 to 5:48 PM, Oct 30
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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 7:02 PM, Oct 29 to 5:48 PM, Oct 30
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 7:02 PM, Oct 29 to 5:48 PM, Oct 30
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Sisters apply a tilak and pray for their brothers' well-being, closing the Diwali festival.
Shukla Dwitiya from 5:46 PM, Oct 30 to 5:09 PM, Oct 31
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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 5:46 PM, Oct 30 to 5:09 PM, Oct 31
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Serpent gods are worshipped at anthills on Kartika Shukla Chaturthi in Andhra and Telangana.
Shukla Chaturthi from 5:09 PM, Nov 1 to 5:57 PM, Nov 2
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 5:09 PM, Nov 1 to 5:57 PM, Nov 2
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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 5:57 PM, Nov 2 to 7:27 PM, Nov 3
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A four-day vrat thanking the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya, with offerings at the river.
Shukla Shashthi from 7:29 PM, Nov 3 to 9:33 PM, Nov 4
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Six days of worship of Lord Murugan culminate in Soorasamharam — his victory over the demon Surapadman.
Shukla Shashthi from 7:29 PM, Nov 3 to 9:33 PM, Nov 4
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On Kartik Shukla Ashtami, cows and Lord Krishna as Gopala are honoured for their nurture and protection.
Shukla Ashtami from 12:09 AM, Nov 6 to 2:50 AM, Nov 7
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 12:09 AM, Nov 6 to 2:50 AM, Nov 7
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Goddess Jagaddhatri, a serene form of Durga, is worshipped on Kartik Shukla Navami.
Shukla Navami from 2:50 AM, Nov 7 to 5:29 AM, Nov 8
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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 5:24 AM, Nov 8 to 7:47 AM, Nov 9
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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 7:50 AM, Nov 9 to 9:11 AM, Nov 10
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The ceremonial marriage of the holy Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu (Shaligram) on Kartik Dwadashi, the day after Prabodhini Ekadashi, which opens the Hindu wedding season.
Shukla Dwadashi from 9:27 AM, Nov 10 to 10:08 AM, Nov 11
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 10:22 AM, Nov 11 to 10:22 AM, Nov 12
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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 9:27 AM, Nov 10 to 10:08 AM, Nov 11
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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 10:08 AM, Nov 13 to 8:56 AM, Nov 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 10:08 AM, Nov 13 to 8:56 AM, Nov 14
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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 10:08 AM, Nov 13 to 8:56 AM, Nov 14
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The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, marked with prayers and Langar.
Shukla Purnima from 10:08 AM, Nov 13 to 8:56 AM, Nov 14
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A Maithili folk festival of the bond between brother and sister, culminating on the Kartik full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 10:08 AM, Nov 13 to 8:56 AM, Nov 14
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Purnima from 10:08 AM, Nov 13 to 8:56 AM, Nov 14
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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 10:08 AM, Nov 13 to 8:56 AM, Nov 14
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On the last day of the Bengali month of Kartik, Lord Kartikeya is worshipped, especially by families praying for sons.
Krishna Chaturthi from 3:42 AM, Nov 17 to 1:37 AM, Nov 18
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 3:42 AM, Nov 17 to 1:37 AM, Nov 18
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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 Saptami from 9:20 PM, Nov 19 to 7:17 PM, Nov 20
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Marks the appearance of Goddess Ekadashi from Vishnu — the origin of Ekadashi observance.
Krishna Ekadashi from 1:42 PM, Nov 23 to 12:11 PM, Nov 24
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 10:43 AM, Nov 25 to 9:48 AM, Nov 26
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 9:37 AM, Nov 26 to 9:07 AM, Nov 27
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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 8:54 AM, Nov 27 to 8:54 AM, Nov 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:54 AM, Nov 27 to 8:54 AM, Nov 28
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:54 AM, Nov 27 to 8:54 AM, Nov 28
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:54 AM, Nov 27 to 8:54 AM, Nov 28
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 11:31 AM, Dec 1 to 1:43 PM, Dec 2
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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 1:39 PM, Dec 2 to 4:12 PM, Dec 3
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 4:12 PM, Dec 3 to 6:56 PM, Dec 4
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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 4:12 PM, Dec 3 to 6:56 PM, Dec 4
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Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) is worshipped at Kukke and beyond on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi.
Shukla Shashthi from 4:12 PM, Dec 3 to 6:56 PM, Dec 4
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 9:38 PM, Dec 5 to 12:05 AM, Dec 7
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The day the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna, observed with the Mokshada Ekadashi fast.
Shukla Ekadashi from 3:00 AM, Dec 9 to 3:37 AM, Dec 10
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The Tamil festival of lights — rows of agal vilakku are lit, and the Maha Deepam blazes atop Tiruvannamalai.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:54 AM, Dec 11 to 1:57 AM, Dec 12
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:54 AM, Dec 11 to 1:57 AM, Dec 12
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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 Purnima from 11:57 PM, Dec 12 to 9:44 PM, Dec 13
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The Newar harvest full moon of Margashirsha, celebrated with sweet yomari dumplings.
Shukla Purnima from 11:57 PM, Dec 12 to 9:44 PM, Dec 13
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The full moon of Margashirsha — kept with Dattatreya worship, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 11:57 PM, Dec 12 to 9:44 PM, Dec 13
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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 11:57 PM, Dec 12 to 9:44 PM, Dec 13
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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 11:57 PM, Dec 12 to 9:44 PM, Dec 13
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 9:40 PM, Dec 13 to 7:04 PM, Dec 14
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The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu.
Krishna Tritiya from 4:13 PM, Dec 15 to 1:22 PM, Dec 16
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 1:19 PM, Dec 16 to 10:34 AM, Dec 17
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Concluding on Agrahayan Sankranti, women worship the Sun god Itu through the Sundays of Agrahayan for family well-being.
Krishna Tritiya from 4:13 PM, Dec 15 to 1:22 PM, Dec 16
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 3:33 AM, Dec 20 to 1:45 AM, Dec 21
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A fast that is believed to make all of one's endeavours fruitful.
Krishna Ekadashi from 11:39 PM, Dec 22 to 11:06 PM, Dec 23
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 11:07 PM, Dec 24 to 11:26 PM, Dec 25
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 11:30 PM, Dec 25 to 12:16 AM, Dec 27
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:22 AM, Dec 27 to 1:34 AM, Dec 28
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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 12:22 AM, Dec 27 to 1:34 AM, Dec 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:22 AM, Dec 27 to 1:34 AM, Dec 28
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 1:41 AM, Dec 28 to 3:20 AM, Dec 29
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 8:10 AM, Dec 31 to 10:55 AM, Jan 1
About Hindu & Indian Festivals 2027
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