Hindu & Indian Festivals 2028
Sunday, July 26, 2026
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 1:44 PM, Jan 2 to 4:14 PM, Jan 3
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 6:25 PM, Jan 4 to 7:55 PM, Jan 5
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Mothers pray to the Sun god for the health of their children on Pausha Shukla Dashami.
Shukla Dashami from 8:40 PM, Jan 6 to 8:38 PM, Jan 7
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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 8:35 PM, Jan 7 to 7:43 PM, Jan 8
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Observed by parents praying to Lord Vishnu for worthy children.
Shukla Ekadashi from 8:35 PM, Jan 7 to 7:43 PM, Jan 8
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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 8:35 PM, Jan 7 to 7:43 PM, Jan 8
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 6:03 PM, Jan 9 to 3:39 PM, Jan 10
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Arudra Darshan celebrates the cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja on the Thiruvathirai (Ardra) star of Margazhi.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 3:44 PM, Jan 10 to 12:46 PM, Jan 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 12:52 PM, Jan 11 to 9:33 AM, Jan 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 12:52 PM, Jan 11 to 9:33 AM, Jan 12
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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 12:52 PM, Jan 11 to 9:33 AM, Jan 12
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Purnima from 12:52 PM, Jan 11 to 9:33 AM, Jan 12
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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 Tritiya from 2:39 AM, Jan 14 to 11:14 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.
Krishna Chaturthi from 11:16 PM, Jan 14 to 8:07 PM, Jan 15
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A Ganesha fast for the well-being of children, broken at the sight of the moon.
Krishna Chaturthi from 11:16 PM, Jan 14 to 8:07 PM, Jan 15
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The third day of Pongal, when cattle are bathed, decorated and honoured for their role in farming.
Krishna Panchami from 8:07 PM, Jan 15 to 5:24 PM, Jan 16
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 1:20 PM, Jan 18 to 12:28 PM, Jan 19
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Observed with sesame (til) in six ways — bathing, offering and donating — to cleanse past sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 12:07 PM, Jan 21 to 1:03 PM, Jan 22
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 2:18 PM, Jan 23 to 4:08 PM, Jan 24
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 4:06 PM, Jan 24 to 6:15 PM, Jan 25
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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 6:15 PM, Jan 25 to 8:40 PM, Jan 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 6:15 PM, Jan 25 to 8:40 PM, Jan 26
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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 6:15 PM, Jan 25 to 8:40 PM, Jan 26
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 8:41 PM, Jan 26 to 11:17 PM, Jan 27
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 4:43 AM, Jan 30 to 7:20 AM, Jan 31
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Goddess Saraswati is worshipped for knowledge and the arts as spring (Vasant) begins.
Shukla Chaturthi from 4:51 AM, Jan 30 to 7:15 AM, Jan 31
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 9:39 AM, Feb 1 to 11:13 AM, Feb 2
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Tarpan is offered to Bhishma Pitamaha, who chose to leave his body on Magha Shukla Ashtami.
Shukla Saptami from 11:25 AM, Feb 2 to 12:22 PM, Feb 3
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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 11:25 AM, Feb 2 to 12:22 PM, Feb 3
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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 11:25 AM, Feb 2 to 12:22 PM, Feb 3
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 12:35 PM, Feb 3 to 12:49 PM, Feb 4
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A fast said to free the devotee from rebirth and the fate of becoming a ghost.
Shukla Ekadashi from 11:35 AM, Feb 6 to 9:25 AM, Feb 7
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 6:52 AM, Feb 8 to 4:01 AM, Feb 9
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Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 3:47 AM, Feb 9 to 12:24 AM, Feb 10
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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 12:18 AM, Feb 10 to 8:35 PM, Feb 10
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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 12:18 AM, Feb 10 to 8:35 PM, Feb 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 12:18 AM, Feb 10 to 8:35 PM, Feb 10
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 8:33 PM, Feb 10 to 4:45 PM, Feb 11
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 9:39 AM, Feb 13 to 6:42 AM, Feb 14
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 1:45 AM, Feb 17 to 1:27 AM, Feb 18
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Kept for victory over hardship and foes, as Lord Rama did before crossing to Lanka.
Krishna Ekadashi from 3:48 AM, Feb 20 to 5:35 AM, Feb 21
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 8:05 AM, Feb 22 to 10:44 AM, Feb 23
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The great night of Lord Shiva, observed with fasting, a night vigil and Rudrabhishek.
Krishna Trayodashi from 8:05 AM, Feb 22 to 10:44 AM, Feb 23
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 1:28 PM, Feb 24 to 4:07 PM, Feb 25
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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 1:28 PM, Feb 24 to 4:07 PM, Feb 25
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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 1:28 PM, Feb 24 to 4:07 PM, Feb 25
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 4:08 PM, Feb 25 to 6:41 PM, Feb 26
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 11:03 PM, Feb 28 to 12:49 AM, Mar 1
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 1:57 AM, Mar 2 to 2:49 AM, Mar 3
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 2:44 AM, Mar 4 to 2:24 AM, Mar 5
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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 11:03 PM, Mar 6 to 8:37 PM, Mar 7
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The amla (gooseberry) tree and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together for health and merit.
Shukla Ekadashi from 11:03 PM, Mar 6 to 8:37 PM, Mar 7
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 5:32 PM, Mar 8 to 2:03 PM, Mar 9
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The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 2:05 PM, Mar 9 to 10:21 AM, Mar 10
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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 Chaturdashi from 2:05 PM, Mar 9 to 10:21 AM, Mar 10
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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 10:20 AM, Mar 10 to 6:36 AM, Mar 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 10:20 AM, Mar 10 to 6:36 AM, Mar 11
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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 10:20 AM, Mar 10 to 6:36 AM, Mar 11
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The Nihang Sikhs' festival of martial valour and mock battles, the day after Holi.
Shukla Purnima from 10:20 AM, Mar 10 to 6:36 AM, Mar 11
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Purnima from 10:20 AM, Mar 10 to 6:36 AM, Mar 11
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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 10:20 AM, Mar 10 to 6:36 AM, Mar 11
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 8:35 PM, Mar 13 to 6:16 PM, Mar 14
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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 6:15 PM, Mar 14 to 4:47 PM, Mar 15
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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 Shashthi from 4:43 PM, Mar 15 to 4:08 PM, Mar 16
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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 Saptami from 4:03 PM, Mar 16 to 4:22 PM, Mar 17
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 4:19 PM, Mar 17 to 5:26 PM, Mar 18
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The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
Krishna Ekadashi from 9:35 PM, Mar 20 to 12:11 AM, Mar 22
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 2:56 AM, Mar 23 to 5:37 AM, Mar 24
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 5:34 AM, Mar 24 to 8:04 AM, Mar 25
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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 8:04 AM, Mar 25 to 10:01 AM, Mar 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:04 AM, Mar 25 to 10:01 AM, Mar 26
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Kathmandu's horse-racing festival on the dark new moon of Chaitra, said to keep the demon Tundi at bay.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:04 AM, Mar 25 to 10:01 AM, Mar 26
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:04 AM, Mar 25 to 10:01 AM, Mar 26
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:04 AM, Mar 25 to 10:01 AM, Mar 26
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The lunar new year of the Deccan and Maharashtra; the nine nights of Chaitra Navratri begin.
Shukla Pratipada from 10:08 AM, Mar 26 to 11:44 AM, Mar 27
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The Kashmiri Pandit new year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, when the Nechapatra almanac is viewed at dawn.
Shukla Pratipada from 10:08 AM, Mar 26 to 11:44 AM, Mar 27
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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 11:49 AM, Mar 27 to 1:03 PM, Mar 28
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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 1:08 PM, Mar 28 to 2:00 PM, Mar 29
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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 1:08 PM, Mar 28 to 2:00 PM, Mar 29
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 2:04 PM, Mar 29 to 2:31 PM, Mar 30
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 2:42 PM, Mar 31 to 2:15 PM, Apr 1
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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 2:42 PM, Mar 31 to 2:15 PM, Apr 1
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The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions.
Shukla Ashtami from 1:31 PM, Apr 2 to 12:01 PM, Apr 3
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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 1:31 PM, Apr 2 to 12:01 PM, Apr 3
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 1:31 PM, Apr 2 to 12:01 PM, Apr 3
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The springtime Durga Puja of Chaitra — the original worship of Durga — culminating on Maha Navami.
Shukla Navami from 12:10 PM, Apr 3 to 10:08 AM, Apr 4
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The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
Shukla Ekadashi from 7:46 AM, Apr 5 to 4:59 AM, Apr 6
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 1:52 AM, Apr 7 to 10:36 PM, Apr 7
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The Uthiram star of Panguni, celebrating the celestial weddings of Murugan-Deivanai and Shiva-Parvati.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 10:33 PM, Apr 7 to 7:11 PM, Apr 8
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The birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, marked with readings of the Hanuman Chalisa.
Shukla Purnima from 7:10 PM, Apr 8 to 3:55 PM, Apr 9
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Bengaluru's centuries-old Karaga festival honours Draupadi Devi (Shakti) on the Chaitra full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 7:10 PM, Apr 8 to 3:55 PM, Apr 9
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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 7:10 PM, Apr 8 to 3:55 PM, Apr 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 7:10 PM, Apr 8 to 3:55 PM, Apr 9
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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 7:10 PM, Apr 8 to 3:55 PM, Apr 9
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 3:51 PM, Apr 9 to 12:57 PM, Apr 10
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 8:15 AM, Apr 12 to 7:29 AM, Apr 13
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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 Chaturthi from 8:15 AM, Apr 12 to 7:29 AM, Apr 13
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The once-in-twelve-years Simhastha Kumbha opens at Ujjain as Jupiter stands in Simha and the Sun enters Mesha — lakhs of pilgrims gather for the holy snan in the Kshipra.
Krishna Chaturthi from 8:15 AM, Apr 12 to 7:29 AM, Apr 13
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The Ardha Kumbha opens at Haridwar with Mesha Surya and Simha Guru; pilgrims take the holy dip at Har Ki Pauri through the bathing month.
Krishna Chaturthi from 8:15 AM, Apr 12 to 7:29 AM, Apr 13
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The Tamil solar new year begins as the Sun enters Mesha; homes are decorated with kolam and the Maruvilakku.
Krishna Panchami from 7:06 AM, Apr 13 to 7:13 AM, Apr 14
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The Bengali solar new year, welcomed with Halkhata, sweets and visits to family and temples.
Krishna Panchami from 7:06 AM, Apr 13 to 7:13 AM, Apr 14
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The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year.
Krishna Panchami from 7:06 AM, Apr 13 to 7:13 AM, Apr 14
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The Odia new year (Maha Vishuba Sankranti), with the sweet pana drink, Jhamu Yatra and Danda Nata.
Krishna Panchami from 7:06 AM, Apr 13 to 7:13 AM, Apr 14
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Assam's spring new-year Bihu of Husori song, dance and feasting, as the Sun enters Mesha.
Krishna Panchami from 7:06 AM, Apr 13 to 7:13 AM, Apr 14
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The Punjabi spring harvest new year and the founding of the Khalsa Panth, on Mesha Sankranti.
Krishna Panchami from 7:06 AM, Apr 13 to 7:13 AM, Apr 14
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Bhaktapur's chariot and pole festival welcoming the Nepali solar new year (Baishakh).
Krishna Panchami from 7:06 AM, Apr 13 to 7:13 AM, Apr 14
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The Maithili new year (Mesha Sankranti / Satuani), when elders sprinkle cooling water as blessings.
Krishna Panchami from 7:06 AM, Apr 13 to 7:13 AM, Apr 14
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 9:00 AM, Apr 16 to 11:10 AM, Apr 17
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A fast that grants protection, good fortune and freedom from sin.
Krishna Ekadashi from 4:15 PM, Apr 19 to 6:49 PM, Apr 20
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 9:05 PM, Apr 21 to 11:02 PM, Apr 22
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:57 PM, Apr 22 to 12:29 AM, Apr 24
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:22 AM, Apr 24 to 1:25 AM, Apr 25
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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, Apr 24 to 1:25 AM, Apr 25
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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, Apr 24 to 1:25 AM, Apr 25
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 1:17 AM, Apr 25 to 1:53 AM, Apr 26
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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 1:48 AM, Apr 27 to 1:35 AM, Apr 28
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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 Tritiya from 1:48 AM, Apr 27 to 1:35 AM, Apr 28
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 1:28 AM, Apr 28 to 12:54 AM, Apr 29
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 11:48 PM, Apr 29 to 10:34 PM, Apr 30
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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 10:30 PM, Apr 30 to 8:56 PM, May 1
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 8:53 PM, May 1 to 6:58 PM, May 2
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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 6:57 PM, May 2 to 4:43 PM, May 3
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Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam.
Shukla Dashami from 4:44 PM, May 3 to 2:14 PM, May 4
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Frees the devotee from delusion (moha), named after Vishnu's Mohini avatar.
Shukla Ekadashi from 2:15 PM, May 4 to 11:33 AM, May 5
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 8:45 AM, May 6 to 6:06 AM, May 7
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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 8:45 AM, May 6 to 6:06 AM, May 7
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The birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Gautama Buddha, on the full moon of Vaishakha.
Shukla Purnima from 3:33 AM, May 8 to 1:09 AM, May 9
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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 3:33 AM, May 8 to 1:09 AM, May 9
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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 3:33 AM, May 8 to 1:09 AM, May 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 3:33 AM, May 8 to 1:09 AM, May 9
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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 1:18 AM, May 9 to 11:22 PM, May 9
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 1:18 AM, May 9 to 11:22 PM, May 9
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 9:49 PM, May 11 to 9:57 PM, May 12
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 3:00 AM, May 16 to 5:23 AM, May 17
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Believed to grant boundless wealth and wash away even grave sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 10:19 AM, May 19 to 12:02 PM, May 20
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 1:27 PM, May 21 to 2:04 PM, May 22
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 2:09 PM, May 22 to 2:12 PM, May 23
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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 2:16 PM, May 23 to 1:48 PM, May 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 2:16 PM, May 23 to 1:48 PM, May 24
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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 2:16 PM, May 23 to 1:48 PM, May 24
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 2:16 PM, May 23 to 1:48 PM, May 24
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Married women fast and worship the banyan tree for the long life of their husbands.
Krishna Amavasya from 2:16 PM, May 23 to 1:48 PM, May 24
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 10:12 AM, May 27 to 8:22 AM, May 28
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 6:26 AM, May 29 to 4:22 AM, May 30
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Kashmiri Pandits throng the Kheer Bhawani shrine for Ragnya Devi on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami.
Shukla Ashtami from 2:12 AM, May 31 to 12:00 AM, Jun 1
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 2:12 AM, May 31 to 12:00 AM, Jun 1
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The descent of the holy Ganga to earth is celebrated with riverside baths and prayers.
Shukla Dashami from 9:45 PM, Jun 1 to 7:32 PM, Jun 2
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The strictest Ekadashi of the year — devotees of Vishnu fast without even water.
Shukla Ekadashi from 7:32 PM, Jun 2 to 5:24 PM, Jun 3
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 3:26 PM, Jun 4 to 1:47 PM, Jun 5
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The Visakam star of Vaikasi, celebrated as the birth star of Lord Murugan with special temple worship.
Shukla Trayodashi from 3:26 PM, Jun 4 to 1:47 PM, Jun 5
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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 12:22 PM, Jun 6 to 11:37 AM, Jun 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 12:22 PM, Jun 6 to 11:37 AM, Jun 7
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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 Chaturdashi from 1:43 PM, Jun 5 to 12:28 PM, Jun 6
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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 12:22 PM, Jun 6 to 11:37 AM, Jun 7
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Farmers begin the sowing season, worshipping the cattle and the plough on the full moon of Jyeshtha.
Shukla Purnima from 12:22 PM, Jun 6 to 11:37 AM, Jun 7
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The birth anniversary of Sant Kabirdas, the great mystic poet-saint, observed on Jyeshtha Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 12:22 PM, Jun 6 to 11:37 AM, Jun 7
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The manifestation day of Batuka Bhairava, the child form of Lord Shiva (Bhairava), observed on Jyeshtha Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 12:22 PM, Jun 6 to 11:37 AM, Jun 7
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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 12:22 PM, Jun 6 to 11:37 AM, Jun 7
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Purnima from 12:22 PM, Jun 6 to 11:37 AM, Jun 7
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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 12:22 PM, Jun 6 to 11:37 AM, Jun 7
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 12:25 PM, Jun 10 to 2:00 PM, Jun 11
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 8:47 PM, Jun 14 to 11:08 PM, Jun 15
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A fast that frees one from sin and disease, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Krishna Ekadashi from 2:28 AM, Jun 18 to 3:31 AM, Jun 19
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 3:22 AM, Jun 20 to 3:04 AM, Jun 21
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 2:48 AM, Jun 21 to 1:52 AM, Jun 22
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 1:38 AM, Jun 22 to 12:07 AM, Jun 23
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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 1:38 AM, Jun 22 to 12:07 AM, Jun 23
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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 1:38 AM, Jun 22 to 12:07 AM, Jun 23
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 11:58 PM, Jun 22 to 9:58 PM, Jun 23
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Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots.
Shukla Dwitiya from 9:53 PM, Jun 23 to 7:32 PM, Jun 24
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 4:56 PM, Jun 25 to 2:17 PM, Jun 26
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Five days into Rath Yatra, Goddess Lakshmi visits the Gundicha temple in search of Lord Jagannath.
Shukla Panchami from 2:16 PM, Jun 26 to 11:39 AM, Jun 27
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 11:36 AM, Jun 27 to 9:08 AM, Jun 28
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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 Panchami from 2:16 PM, Jun 26 to 11:39 AM, Jun 27
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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 Saptami from 9:02 AM, Jun 28 to 6:46 AM, Jun 29
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The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple.
Shukla Dashami from 2:46 AM, Jul 1 to 1:07 AM, Jul 2
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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 2:46 AM, Jul 1 to 1:07 AM, Jul 2
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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 1:14 AM, Jul 2 to 11:56 PM, Jul 2
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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 1:14 AM, Jul 2 to 11:56 PM, Jul 2
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Lord Jagannath returns to the sanctum (Ratna Singhasana) after Rath Yatra, marking its close.
Shukla Trayodashi from 11:16 PM, Jul 3 to 10:49 PM, Jul 4
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 11:16 PM, Jul 3 to 10:49 PM, Jul 4
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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 11:16 PM, Jul 3 to 10:49 PM, Jul 4
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A day to honour gurus and the sage Veda Vyasa, on the full moon of Ashadha.
Shukla Purnima from 11:03 PM, Jul 5 to 11:32 PM, Jul 6
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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 11:03 PM, Jul 5 to 11:32 PM, Jul 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 11:03 PM, Jul 5 to 11:32 PM, Jul 6
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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 11:03 PM, Jul 5 to 11:32 PM, Jul 6
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 11:40 PM, Jul 6 to 12:38 AM, Jul 8
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 4:18 AM, Jul 10 to 6:27 AM, Jul 11
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 1:37 PM, Jul 14 to 3:16 PM, Jul 15
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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.
Krishna Navami from 3:20 PM, Jul 15 to 4:25 PM, Jul 16
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The Simhastha Kumbha bathing window opens at Nashik-Trimbakeshwar as the Sun joins Jupiter's Simha station — lakhs of pilgrims take the holy snan in the Godavari.
Krishna Navami from 3:20 PM, Jul 15 to 4:25 PM, Jul 16
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Lord Murugan is worshipped with lamps and abhishekam on the Krittika star of the Tamil month Aadi.
Krishna Ekadashi from 4:53 PM, Jul 17 to 4:31 PM, Jul 18
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Worship of Vishnu that grants the merit of bathing in all holy rivers.
Krishna Ekadashi from 4:53 PM, Jul 17 to 4:31 PM, Jul 18
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 3:30 PM, Jul 19 to 1:40 PM, Jul 20
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 1:46 PM, Jul 20 to 11:19 AM, Jul 21
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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 11:26 AM, Jul 21 to 8:31 AM, Jul 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:26 AM, Jul 21 to 8:31 AM, Jul 22
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:26 AM, Jul 21 to 8:31 AM, Jul 22
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:26 AM, Jul 21 to 8:31 AM, Jul 22
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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 11:26 AM, Jul 21 to 8:31 AM, Jul 22
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Keralites offer Vavu Bali (tarpan) to their ancestors on the new moon of Karkidakam.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:26 AM, Jul 21 to 8:31 AM, Jul 22
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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 2:10 AM, Jul 24 to 10:52 PM, Jul 24
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The birth of Andal (Kodhai) on the Pooram star of Aadi, celebrated grandly at Srivilliputhur.
Shukla Chaturthi from 10:52 PM, Jul 24 to 7:39 PM, Jul 25
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 10:52 PM, Jul 24 to 7:39 PM, Jul 25
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Serpent deities (Nagas) are worshipped with milk and prayers for protection.
Shukla Panchami from 7:40 PM, Jul 25 to 4:43 PM, Jul 26
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 4:41 PM, Jul 26 to 2:09 PM, Jul 27
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 11:52 AM, Jul 28 to 10:24 AM, Jul 29
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The swing festival of Radha and Krishna — beautifully decorated swings are rocked from Shravana Shukla Ekadashi through to Jhulan Purnima; in Gujarat temples the same hindola (swing) darshan is held.
Shukla Ekadashi from 8:37 AM, Jul 31 to 8:51 AM, Aug 1
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Observed by couples who pray to Lord Vishnu for the blessing of children.
Shukla Ekadashi from 8:37 AM, Jul 31 to 8:51 AM, Aug 1
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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 Dwadashi from 8:41 AM, Aug 1 to 9:24 AM, Aug 2
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 9:15 AM, Aug 2 to 10:25 AM, Aug 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 11:47 AM, Aug 4 to 1:38 PM, Aug 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 11:47 AM, Aug 4 to 1:38 PM, Aug 5
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Married women worship Goddess Lakshmi on the Friday before the full moon for the family's well-being.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 10:18 AM, Aug 3 to 11:51 AM, Aug 4
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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 11:47 AM, Aug 4 to 1:38 PM, Aug 5
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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 11:47 AM, Aug 4 to 1:38 PM, Aug 5
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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 11:47 AM, Aug 4 to 1:38 PM, Aug 5
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Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 11:47 AM, Aug 4 to 1:38 PM, Aug 5
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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 11:47 AM, Aug 4 to 1:38 PM, Aug 5
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Hindus change the sacred thread (janai) and tie the raksha protection cord on Shravana Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 11:47 AM, Aug 4 to 1:38 PM, Aug 5
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Purnima from 11:47 AM, Aug 4 to 1:38 PM, Aug 5
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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 6:03 PM, Aug 7 to 8:29 PM, Aug 8
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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 6:03 PM, Aug 7 to 8:29 PM, Aug 8
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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 Shashthi from 1:13 AM, Aug 11 to 3:20 AM, Aug 12
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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 3:12 AM, Aug 12 to 4:56 AM, Aug 13
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The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
Krishna Ashtami from 4:43 AM, Aug 13 to 5:55 AM, Aug 14
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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 5:37 AM, Aug 14 to 6:09 AM, Aug 15
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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 5:37 AM, Aug 14 to 6:09 AM, Aug 15
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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 5:37 AM, Aug 14 to 6:09 AM, Aug 15
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The serpent goddess Manasa is worshipped on the last day of Shravan for protection from snakes and for fertility.
Krishna Ekadashi from 5:12 AM, Aug 16 to 4:11 AM, Aug 17
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The "unborn" Ekadashi, said to absolve even the gravest of sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 5:12 AM, Aug 16 to 4:11 AM, Aug 17
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 1:44 AM, Aug 18 to 11:11 PM, Aug 18
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 11:02 PM, Aug 18 to 7:53 PM, Aug 19
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 7:49 PM, Aug 19 to 4:15 PM, Aug 20
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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 7:49 PM, Aug 19 to 4:15 PM, Aug 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 7:49 PM, Aug 19 to 4:15 PM, Aug 20
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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 Pratipada from 4:15 PM, Aug 20 to 12:29 PM, Aug 21
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 4:15 PM, Aug 20 to 12:29 PM, Aug 21
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Goddess Gauri is welcomed and worshipped on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, the day before Ganesha Chaturthi.
Shukla Dwitiya from 12:27 PM, Aug 21 to 8:44 AM, Aug 22
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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 Dwitiya from 12:27 PM, Aug 21 to 8:44 AM, Aug 22
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The birth of Lord Ganesha, welcomed home with clay idols, modaks and ten days of celebration.
Shukla Chaturthi from 5:10 AM, Aug 23 to 1:44 AM, Aug 24
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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 5:10 AM, Aug 23 to 1:44 AM, Aug 24
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Western Odisha's harvest festival of the first new rice (nua anna), the day after Ganesh Chaturthi.
Shukla Panchami from 1:55 AM, Aug 24 to 10:59 PM, Aug 24
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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 Panchami from 1:55 AM, Aug 24 to 10:59 PM, Aug 24
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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 11:08 PM, Aug 24 to 8:51 PM, Aug 25
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 11:08 PM, Aug 24 to 8:51 PM, Aug 25
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The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami.
Shukla Ashtami from 7:28 PM, Aug 26 to 6:43 PM, Aug 27
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 7:28 PM, Aug 26 to 6:43 PM, Aug 27
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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 Navami from 6:45 PM, Aug 27 to 6:44 PM, Aug 28
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Vishnu turns on his side during cosmic sleep — also called Parivartini or Vamana Ekadashi.
Shukla Ekadashi from 7:28 PM, Aug 29 to 8:42 PM, Aug 30
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Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali, with Pookalam, Onasadya and boat races.
Shukla Trayodashi from 10:30 PM, Aug 31 to 12:30 AM, Sep 2
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 10:30 PM, Aug 31 to 12:30 AM, Sep 2
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The final day of Ganesh Utsav, with Ganpati Visarjan and worship of Anant (Vishnu).
Shukla Chaturdashi from 12:34 AM, Sep 2 to 2:49 AM, Sep 3
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Kathmandu's great festival of Indra and the living goddess Kumari, from Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 12:34 AM, Sep 2 to 2:49 AM, Sep 3
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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 2:52 AM, Sep 3 to 5:15 AM, Sep 4
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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 2:52 AM, Sep 3 to 5:15 AM, Sep 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 2:52 AM, Sep 3 to 5:15 AM, Sep 4
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A fortnight of shraddha and tarpan offerings to departed ancestors begins the day after Bhadrapada Purnima.
Krishna Pratipada from 5:17 AM, Sep 4 to 7:44 AM, Sep 5
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 5:17 AM, Sep 4 to 7:44 AM, Sep 5
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 12:30 PM, Sep 7 to 2:31 PM, Sep 8
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 6:15 PM, Sep 11 to 6:16 PM, Sep 12
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Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
Krishna Ekadashi from 4:04 PM, Sep 14 to 1:45 PM, Sep 15
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Vishwakarma, the divine architect, is worshipped by artisans, engineers and craftsmen on Kanya Sankranti.
Krishna Dwadashi from 1:53 PM, Sep 15 to 10:52 AM, Sep 16
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 11:02 AM, Sep 16 to 7:30 AM, Sep 17
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 7:30 AM, Sep 17 to 3:47 AM, Sep 18
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The last day of Pitru Paksha for ancestral tarpan, and the herald of Durga Puja.
Krishna Amavasya from 3:47 AM, Sep 18 to 11:56 PM, Sep 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 3:47 AM, Sep 18 to 11:56 PM, Sep 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 3:47 AM, Sep 18 to 11:56 PM, Sep 18
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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.
Shukla Pratipada from 11:53 PM, Sep 18 to 7:58 PM, Sep 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 11:53 PM, Sep 18 to 7:58 PM, Sep 19
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 12:48 PM, Sep 21 to 10:14 AM, Sep 22
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 7:48 AM, Sep 23 to 6:57 AM, Sep 24
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Bodhon and Kalparambha — the formal welcome of Goddess Durga that opens the puja.
Shukla Shashthi from 7:48 AM, Sep 23 to 6:57 AM, Sep 24
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Nabapatrika is bathed and Goddess Durga is worshipped on the seventh day of the puja.
Shukla Saptami from 6:32 AM, Sep 24 to 6:33 AM, Sep 25
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The grandest day of Durga Puja, with Kumari Puja and the Sandhi Puja at dusk.
Shukla Ashtami from 6:11 AM, Sep 25 to 6:58 AM, Sep 26
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The ninth day of Durga Puja, marked by Navami Homa and the final grand worship — kept with Ashtami this year, as the Navami tithi touches no sunrise.
Shukla Ashtami from 6:11 AM, Sep 25 to 6:58 AM, Sep 26
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The victory of good over evil — effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga is bid farewell.
Shukla Navami from 6:41 AM, Sep 26 to 8:09 AM, Sep 27
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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 6:41 AM, Sep 26 to 8:09 AM, Sep 27
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Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami.
Shukla Navami from 6:41 AM, Sep 26 to 8:09 AM, Sep 27
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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 6:41 AM, Sep 26 to 8:09 AM, Sep 27
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A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
Shukla Ekadashi from 9:50 AM, Sep 28 to 12:07 PM, Sep 29
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:34 PM, Sep 30 to 5:05 PM, Oct 1
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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 5:06 PM, Oct 1 to 7:35 PM, Oct 2
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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 5:06 PM, Oct 1 to 7:35 PM, Oct 2
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Maidens worship Kartikeya and the harvest moon on Ashwin (Sharad) Purnima for a good husband.
Shukla Purnima from 7:35 PM, Oct 2 to 9:56 PM, Oct 3
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The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, celebrated on Ashwina (Sharad) Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 7:35 PM, Oct 2 to 9:56 PM, Oct 3
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The birth anniversary of the saint-poetess Meerabai, the devotee of Lord Krishna, observed on Sharad Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 7:35 PM, Oct 2 to 9:56 PM, Oct 3
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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 7:35 PM, Oct 2 to 9:56 PM, Oct 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 7:35 PM, Oct 2 to 9:56 PM, Oct 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 7:35 PM, Oct 2 to 9:56 PM, Oct 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 9:55 PM, Oct 3 to 12:07 AM, Oct 5
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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 1:58 AM, Oct 6 to 3:42 AM, Oct 7
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Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life of their husbands.
Krishna Chaturthi from 3:35 AM, Oct 7 to 5:00 AM, Oct 8
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 5:48 AM, Oct 11 to 5:14 AM, Oct 12
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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 Ashtami from 5:48 AM, Oct 11 to 5:14 AM, Oct 12
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Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
Krishna Ekadashi from 1:14 AM, Oct 14 to 10:38 PM, Oct 14
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The first day of Diwali — gold, silver and new utensils are bought to invite prosperity.
Krishna Dwadashi from 10:30 PM, Oct 14 to 7:21 PM, Oct 15
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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 10:30 PM, Oct 14 to 7:21 PM, Oct 15
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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 7:19 PM, Oct 15 to 3:47 PM, Oct 16
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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 7:19 PM, Oct 15 to 3:47 PM, Oct 16
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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 3:46 PM, Oct 16 to 12:05 PM, Oct 17
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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 3:46 PM, Oct 16 to 12:05 PM, Oct 17
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On Diwali's new-moon night, Goddess Kali is worshipped through the night across Bengal.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 3:46 PM, Oct 16 to 12:05 PM, Oct 17
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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 Chaturdashi from 3:46 PM, Oct 16 to 12:05 PM, Oct 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 12:02 PM, Oct 17 to 8:26 AM, Oct 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:02 PM, Oct 17 to 8:26 AM, Oct 18
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Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:02 PM, Oct 17 to 8:26 AM, Oct 18
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The Diwali Padwa honouring King Bali's return; wives perform aukshan (aarti) for their husbands and new account books and ventures are begun. In Gujarat this is Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:02 PM, Oct 17 to 8:26 AM, Oct 18
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:02 PM, Oct 17 to 8:26 AM, Oct 18
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 12:02 PM, Oct 17 to 8:26 AM, Oct 18
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Sisters apply a tilak and pray for their brothers' well-being, closing the Diwali festival.
Shukla Dwitiya from 5:01 AM, Oct 19 to 1:47 AM, Oct 20
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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 5:01 AM, Oct 19 to 1:47 AM, Oct 20
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Serpent gods are worshipped at anthills on Kartika Shukla Chaturthi in Andhra and Telangana.
Shukla Chaturthi from 11:30 PM, Oct 20 to 9:37 PM, Oct 21
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 11:30 PM, Oct 20 to 9:37 PM, Oct 21
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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 9:45 PM, Oct 21 to 8:44 PM, Oct 22
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A four-day vrat thanking the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya, with offerings at the river.
Shukla Shashthi from 8:50 PM, Oct 22 to 8:43 PM, Oct 23
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Six days of worship of Lord Murugan culminate in Soorasamharam — his victory over the demon Surapadman.
Shukla Shashthi from 8:50 PM, Oct 22 to 8:43 PM, Oct 23
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On Kartik Shukla Ashtami, cows and Lord Krishna as Gopala are honoured for their nurture and protection.
Shukla Ashtami from 9:39 PM, Oct 24 to 11:06 PM, Oct 25
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 9:39 PM, Oct 24 to 11:06 PM, Oct 25
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Goddess Jagaddhatri, a serene form of Durga, is worshipped on Kartik Shukla Navami.
Shukla Navami from 11:13 PM, Oct 25 to 1:13 AM, Oct 27
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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 1:20 AM, Oct 27 to 3:42 AM, Oct 28
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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 3:47 AM, Oct 28 to 6:20 AM, Oct 29
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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 6:21 AM, Oct 29 to 8:55 AM, Oct 30
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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 6:21 AM, Oct 29 to 8:55 AM, Oct 30
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 8:56 AM, Oct 30 to 11:09 AM, Oct 31
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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 1:13 PM, Nov 1 to 2:48 PM, Nov 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 1:13 PM, Nov 1 to 2:48 PM, Nov 2
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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 1:13 PM, Nov 1 to 2:48 PM, Nov 2
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The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, marked with prayers and Langar.
Shukla Purnima from 1:13 PM, Nov 1 to 2:48 PM, Nov 2
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A Maithili folk festival of the bond between brother and sister, culminating on the Kartik full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 1:13 PM, Nov 1 to 2:48 PM, Nov 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 1:13 PM, Nov 1 to 2:48 PM, Nov 2
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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 1:13 PM, Nov 1 to 2:48 PM, Nov 2
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 5:36 PM, Nov 5 to 5:46 PM, Nov 6
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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 4:54 PM, Nov 8 to 3:43 PM, Nov 9
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Marks the appearance of Goddess Ekadashi from Vishnu — the origin of Ekadashi observance.
Krishna Ekadashi from 9:38 AM, Nov 12 to 6:42 AM, Nov 13
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 3:41 AM, Nov 14 to 12:36 AM, Nov 15
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 12:35 AM, Nov 15 to 9:32 PM, Nov 15
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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 Amavasya from 9:33 PM, Nov 15 to 6:44 PM, Nov 16
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 9:33 PM, Nov 15 to 6:44 PM, Nov 16
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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 9:33 PM, Nov 15 to 6:44 PM, Nov 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 9:33 PM, Nov 15 to 6:44 PM, Nov 16
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 6:43 PM, Nov 16 to 4:22 PM, Nov 17
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 1:15 PM, Nov 19 to 1:05 PM, Nov 20
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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 12:54 PM, Nov 20 to 1:32 PM, Nov 21
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 1:24 PM, Nov 21 to 2:44 PM, Nov 22
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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 1:24 PM, Nov 21 to 2:44 PM, Nov 22
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Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) is worshipped at Kukke and beyond on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi.
Shukla Shashthi from 1:24 PM, Nov 21 to 2:44 PM, Nov 22
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 4:34 PM, Nov 23 to 6:54 PM, Nov 24
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The day the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna, observed with the Mokshada Ekadashi fast.
Shukla Ekadashi from 12:00 AM, Nov 27 to 2:23 AM, Nov 28
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 4:14 AM, Nov 29 to 5:54 AM, Nov 30
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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 6:41 AM, Dec 1 to 7:24 AM, Dec 2
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The Tamil festival of lights on the Krittika star of Karthigai — rows of agal vilakku are lit, and the Maha Deepam blazes atop Tiruvannamalai.
Shukla Purnima from 6:41 AM, Dec 1 to 7:24 AM, Dec 2
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The Newar harvest full moon of Margashirsha, celebrated with sweet yomari dumplings.
Shukla Purnima from 6:41 AM, Dec 1 to 7:24 AM, Dec 2
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The full moon of Margashirsha — kept with Dattatreya worship, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 6:41 AM, Dec 1 to 7:24 AM, Dec 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 6:41 AM, Dec 1 to 7:24 AM, Dec 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 6:41 AM, Dec 1 to 7:24 AM, Dec 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, Dec 1 to 7:10 AM, Dec 2
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 6:04 AM, Dec 5 to 5:08 AM, Dec 6
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 12:09 AM, Dec 9 to 10:08 PM, Dec 9
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A fast that is believed to make all of one's endeavours fruitful.
Krishna Ekadashi from 5:33 PM, Dec 11 to 3:13 PM, Dec 12
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 12:51 PM, Dec 13 to 10:50 AM, Dec 14
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:41 AM, Dec 14 to 9:01 AM, Dec 15
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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 8:47 AM, Dec 15 to 7:36 AM, Dec 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:47 AM, Dec 15 to 7:36 AM, 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.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:41 AM, Dec 14 to 9:01 AM, Dec 15
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The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:47 AM, Dec 15 to 7:36 AM, Dec 16
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:47 AM, Dec 15 to 7:36 AM, Dec 16
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:47 AM, Dec 15 to 7:36 AM, Dec 16
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 6:44 AM, Dec 19 to 7:26 AM, Dec 20
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 9:15 AM, Dec 21 to 11:31 AM, Dec 22
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 1:58 PM, Dec 23 to 4:31 PM, Dec 24
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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 8:59 PM, Dec 26 to 10:34 PM, Dec 27
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Observed by parents praying to Lord Vishnu for worthy children.
Shukla Ekadashi from 8:59 PM, Dec 26 to 10:34 PM, Dec 27
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 11:23 PM, Dec 28 to 11:45 PM, Dec 29
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Arudra Darshan celebrates the cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja on the Thiruvathirai (Ardra) star of Margazhi.
Shukla Purnima from 11:16 PM, Dec 30 to 10:25 PM, Dec 31
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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 11:16 PM, Dec 30 to 10:25 PM, Dec 31
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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 11:16 PM, Dec 30 to 10:25 PM, Dec 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 11:16 PM, Dec 30 to 10:25 PM, Dec 31
About Hindu & Indian Festivals 2028
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