Hindu & Indian Festivals 2031
Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Mothers pray to the Sun god for the health of their children on Pausha Shukla Dashami.
Shukla Dashami from 8:41 AM, Jan 2 to 10:53 AM, Jan 3
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The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil.
Shukla Ekadashi from 10:47 AM, Jan 3 to 1:19 PM, Jan 4
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Observed by parents praying to Lord Vishnu for worthy children.
Shukla Ekadashi from 10:47 AM, Jan 3 to 1:19 PM, Jan 4
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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 10:47 AM, Jan 3 to 1:19 PM, Jan 4
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 4:02 PM, Jan 5 to 6:48 PM, Jan 6
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Arudra Darshan celebrates the cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja on the Thiruvathirai (Ardra) star of Margazhi.
Shukla Purnima from 9:28 PM, Jan 7 to 11:58 PM, Jan 8
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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 9:28 PM, Jan 7 to 11:58 PM, Jan 8
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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 9:28 PM, Jan 7 to 11:58 PM, 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 9:28 PM, Jan 7 to 11:58 PM, Jan 8
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 11:56 PM, Jan 8 to 2:11 AM, Jan 10
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A Ganesha fast for the well-being of children, broken at the sight of the moon.
Krishna Chaturthi from 5:25 AM, Jan 12 to 6:39 AM, Jan 13
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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 Shashthi from 7:04 AM, Jan 14 to 7:25 AM, Jan 15
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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 Saptami from 7:10 AM, Jan 15 to 6:59 AM, Jan 16
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The Ardha Kumbha bathing season opens at Prayagraj with Makara Surya and Vrishchika Guru — pilgrims gather at the Triveni Sangam for the holy snan through to Kumbha Sankranti (Feb 13).
Krishna Saptami from 7:10 AM, Jan 15 to 6:59 AM, Jan 16
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The third day of Pongal, when cattle are bathed, decorated and honoured for their role in farming.
Krishna Ashtami from 6:43 AM, Jan 16 to 5:58 AM, Jan 17
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 6:43 AM, Jan 16 to 5:58 AM, Jan 17
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Observed with sesame (til) in six ways — bathing, offering and donating — to cleanse past sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 1:58 AM, Jan 19 to 11:26 PM, Jan 19
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 8:18 PM, Jan 20 to 4:57 PM, Jan 21
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 4:56 PM, Jan 21 to 1:27 PM, Jan 22
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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 1:24 PM, Jan 22 to 10:00 AM, Jan 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 1:24 PM, Jan 22 to 10:00 AM, Jan 23
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 1:24 PM, Jan 22 to 10:00 AM, Jan 23
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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 1:24 PM, Jan 22 to 10:00 AM, Jan 23
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 1:36 AM, Jan 26 to 11:49 PM, Jan 26
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Goddess Saraswati is worshipped for knowledge and the arts as spring (Vasant) begins.
Shukla Panchami from 12:00 AM, Jan 27 to 11:05 PM, Jan 27
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 11:14 PM, Jan 27 to 11:13 PM, Jan 28
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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 11:22 PM, Jan 28 to 12:13 AM, Jan 30
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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 11:22 PM, Jan 28 to 12:13 AM, Jan 30
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Tarpan is offered to Bhishma Pitamaha, who chose to leave his body on Magha Shukla Ashtami.
Shukla Ashtami from 12:23 AM, Jan 30 to 2:00 AM, Jan 31
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 12:23 AM, Jan 30 to 2:00 AM, Jan 31
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A fast said to free the devotee from rebirth and the fate of becoming a ghost.
Shukla Ekadashi from 7:13 AM, Feb 2 to 9:57 AM, Feb 3
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 12:40 PM, Feb 4 to 2:55 PM, Feb 5
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Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 2:59 PM, Feb 5 to 4:50 PM, Feb 6
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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 4:53 PM, Feb 6 to 6:18 PM, Feb 7
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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 4:53 PM, Feb 6 to 6:18 PM, Feb 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 4:53 PM, Feb 6 to 6:18 PM, Feb 7
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 6:19 PM, Feb 7 to 7:19 PM, Feb 8
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 8:04 PM, Feb 10 to 7:53 PM, Feb 11
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 5:10 PM, Feb 14 to 3:29 PM, Feb 15
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Kept for victory over hardship and foes, as Lord Rama did before crossing to Lanka.
Krishna Ekadashi from 11:11 AM, Feb 17 to 8:28 AM, Feb 18
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 5:38 AM, Feb 19 to 2:45 AM, Feb 20
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The great night of Lord Shiva, observed with fasting, a night vigil and Rudrabhishek.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 2:44 AM, Feb 20 to 11:52 PM, Feb 20
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:54 PM, Feb 20 to 9:14 PM, Feb 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 11:54 PM, Feb 20 to 9:14 PM, 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:54 PM, Feb 20 to 9:14 PM, Feb 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 9:16 PM, Feb 21 to 7:01 PM, Feb 22
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 4:17 PM, Feb 24 to 4:10 PM, Feb 25
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 4:45 PM, Feb 26 to 6:12 PM, Feb 27
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 8:17 PM, Feb 28 to 10:46 PM, Mar 1
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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 4:04 AM, Mar 4 to 6:29 AM, Mar 5
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The amla (gooseberry) tree and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together for health and merit.
Shukla Ekadashi from 4:04 AM, Mar 4 to 6:29 AM, Mar 5
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 8:20 AM, Mar 6 to 9:18 AM, Mar 7
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The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 9:31 AM, Mar 7 to 9:55 AM, Mar 8
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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 9:31 AM, Mar 7 to 9:55 AM, Mar 8
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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 10:06 AM, Mar 8 to 9:59 AM, Mar 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 10:06 AM, Mar 8 to 9:59 AM, Mar 9
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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 10:06 AM, Mar 8 to 9:59 AM, Mar 9
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Lakhs of women cook pongala for the Attukal Bhagavathy on the Pooram star of the month of Kumbham.
Shukla Purnima from 10:06 AM, Mar 8 to 9:59 AM, Mar 9
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The full moon of Phalguna, the morning after Holika Dahan, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 10:06 AM, Mar 8 to 9:59 AM, Mar 9
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Purnima from 10:06 AM, Mar 8 to 9:59 AM, Mar 9
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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 10:06 AM, Mar 8 to 9:59 AM, Mar 9
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The Nihang Sikhs' festival of martial valour and mock battles, the day after Holi.
Krishna Pratipada from 10:09 AM, Mar 9 to 9:35 AM, Mar 10
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 7:40 AM, Mar 12 to 6:18 AM, Mar 13
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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 6:18 AM, Mar 13 to 4:49 AM, Mar 14
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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 2:59 AM, Mar 15 to 1:08 AM, 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 Ashtami from 1:05 AM, Mar 16 to 11:06 PM, Mar 16
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 1:05 AM, Mar 16 to 11:06 PM, Mar 16
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The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
Krishna Ekadashi from 6:43 PM, Mar 18 to 4:29 PM, Mar 19
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 2:16 PM, Mar 20 to 12:19 PM, Mar 21
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 12:13 PM, Mar 21 to 10:37 AM, Mar 22
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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 10:26 AM, Mar 22 to 9:18 AM, Mar 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 10:26 AM, Mar 22 to 9:18 AM, Mar 23
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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 10:26 AM, Mar 22 to 9:18 AM, Mar 23
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 10:26 AM, Mar 22 to 9:18 AM, Mar 23
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Amavasya from 10:26 AM, Mar 22 to 9:18 AM, Mar 23
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The lunar new year of the Deccan and Maharashtra; the nine nights of Chaitra Navratri begin.
Shukla Pratipada from 9:04 AM, Mar 23 to 8:31 AM, Mar 24
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The Kashmiri Pandit new year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, when the Nechapatra almanac is viewed at dawn.
Shukla Pratipada from 9:04 AM, Mar 23 to 8:31 AM, Mar 24
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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 8:15 AM, Mar 24 to 8:21 AM, Mar 25
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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 8:05 AM, Mar 25 to 8:52 AM, Mar 26
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 8:38 AM, Mar 26 to 10:04 AM, Mar 27
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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 8:05 AM, Mar 25 to 8:52 AM, Mar 26
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 11:48 AM, Mar 28 to 2:11 PM, Mar 29
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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 11:48 AM, Mar 28 to 2:11 PM, Mar 29
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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 4:45 PM, Mar 30 to 7:18 PM, Mar 31
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 4:45 PM, Mar 30 to 7:18 PM, Mar 31
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The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions.
Shukla Navami from 7:19 PM, Mar 31 to 9:39 PM, Apr 1
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The springtime Durga Puja of Chaitra — the original worship of Durga — culminating on Maha Navami.
Shukla Navami from 7:19 PM, Mar 31 to 9:39 PM, Apr 1
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The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
Shukla Ekadashi from 11:25 PM, Apr 2 to 12:46 AM, Apr 4
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 1:08 AM, Apr 5 to 1:09 AM, Apr 6
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The Uthiram star of Panguni, celebrating the celestial weddings of Murugan-Deivanai and Shiva-Parvati.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 12:58 AM, Apr 6 to 12:21 AM, Apr 7
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The birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, marked with readings of the Hanuman Chalisa.
Shukla Purnima from 12:11 AM, Apr 7 to 10:59 PM, Apr 7
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Bengaluru's centuries-old Karaga festival honours Draupadi Devi (Shakti) on the Chaitra full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 12:11 AM, Apr 7 to 10:59 PM, Apr 7
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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 12:11 AM, Apr 7 to 10:59 PM, 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 12:11 AM, Apr 7 to 10:59 PM, Apr 7
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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 12:11 AM, Apr 7 to 10:59 PM, Apr 7
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 10:52 PM, Apr 7 to 9:12 PM, Apr 8
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 4:50 PM, Apr 10 to 2:28 PM, Apr 11
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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 Saptami from 9:42 AM, Apr 13 to 7:31 AM, Apr 14
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The Tamil solar new year begins as the Sun enters Mesha; homes are decorated with kolam and the Maruvilakku.
Krishna Saptami from 9:42 AM, Apr 13 to 7:31 AM, Apr 14
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The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year.
Krishna Saptami from 9:42 AM, Apr 13 to 7:31 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 Saptami from 9:42 AM, Apr 13 to 7:31 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 Saptami from 9:42 AM, Apr 13 to 7:31 AM, Apr 14
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The Punjabi spring harvest new year and the founding of the Khalsa Panth, on Mesha Sankranti.
Krishna Saptami from 9:42 AM, Apr 13 to 7:31 AM, Apr 14
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Bhaktapur's chariot and pole festival welcoming the Nepali solar new year (Baishakh).
Krishna Saptami from 9:42 AM, Apr 13 to 7:31 AM, Apr 14
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The Maithili new year (Mesha Sankranti / Satuani), when elders sprinkle cooling water as blessings.
Krishna Saptami from 9:42 AM, Apr 13 to 7:31 AM, Apr 14
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 7:31 AM, Apr 14 to 5:26 AM, Apr 15
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The Bengali solar new year, welcomed with Halkhata, sweets and visits to family and temples.
Krishna Navami from 5:26 AM, Apr 15 to 3:25 AM, Apr 16
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A fast that grants protection, good fortune and freedom from sin.
Krishna Ekadashi from 1:49 AM, Apr 17 to 12:17 AM, Apr 18
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 11:15 PM, Apr 18 to 10:26 PM, Apr 19
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:31 PM, Apr 19 to 10:08 PM, Apr 20
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 10:13 PM, Apr 20 to 10:19 PM, Apr 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 10:13 PM, Apr 20 to 10:19 PM, 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 10:13 PM, Apr 20 to 10:19 PM, Apr 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 10:25 PM, Apr 21 to 11:02 PM, Apr 22
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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 12:26 AM, Apr 24 to 2:04 AM, Apr 25
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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 12:26 AM, Apr 24 to 2:04 AM, Apr 25
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 2:13 AM, Apr 25 to 4:16 AM, Apr 26
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 6:53 AM, Apr 27 to 9:23 AM, Apr 28
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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 Shashthi from 6:53 AM, Apr 27 to 9:23 AM, Apr 28
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 11:52 AM, Apr 29 to 1:47 PM, Apr 30
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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 1:53 PM, Apr 30 to 3:14 PM, May 1
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Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam.
Shukla Ekadashi from 4:02 PM, May 2 to 3:58 PM, May 3
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Frees the devotee from delusion (moha), named after Vishnu's Mohini avatar.
Shukla Ekadashi from 4:02 PM, May 2 to 3:58 PM, May 3
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 3:16 PM, May 4 to 1:44 PM, May 5
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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 3:16 PM, May 4 to 1:44 PM, May 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 11:48 AM, May 6 to 9:10 AM, May 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 11:48 AM, May 6 to 9:10 AM, May 7
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The birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Gautama Buddha, on the full moon of Vaishakha.
Shukla Purnima from 11:48 AM, May 6 to 9:10 AM, May 7
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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 11:48 AM, May 6 to 9:10 AM, May 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 11:48 AM, May 6 to 9:10 AM, May 7
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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 9:16 AM, May 7 to 6:19 AM, May 8
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 12:12 AM, May 10 to 9:09 PM, May 10
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 1:26 PM, May 13 to 11:45 AM, May 14
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Believed to grant boundless wealth and wash away even grave sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 9:27 AM, May 16 to 9:18 AM, May 17
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 9:19 AM, May 18 to 10:07 AM, May 19
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:00 AM, May 19 to 11:14 AM, May 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 11:08 AM, May 20 to 12:46 PM, May 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 new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:08 AM, May 20 to 12:46 PM, May 21
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Married women fast and worship the banyan tree for the long life of their husbands.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:00 AM, May 19 to 11:14 AM, May 20
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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 11:08 AM, May 20 to 12:46 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 Amavasya from 11:08 AM, May 20 to 12:46 PM, May 21
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 7:21 PM, May 24 to 9:52 PM, May 25
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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 12:17 AM, May 27 to 2:34 AM, May 28
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The grand marriage of Shiva and Parvati, famed in Sambalpur, on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashthi.
Shukla Shashthi from 12:17 AM, May 27 to 2:34 AM, May 28
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 12:17 AM, May 27 to 2:34 AM, May 28
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Kashmiri Pandits throng the Kheer Bhawani shrine for Ragnya Devi on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami.
Shukla Ashtami from 4:10 AM, May 29 to 5:35 AM, May 30
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 4:10 AM, May 29 to 5:35 AM, May 30
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The descent of the holy Ganga to earth is celebrated with riverside baths and prayers.
Shukla Navami from 5:40 AM, May 30 to 5:43 AM, May 31
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The strictest Ekadashi of the year — devotees of Vishnu fast without even water.
Shukla Ekadashi from 5:21 AM, Jun 1 to 4:36 AM, Jun 2
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 2:21 AM, Jun 3 to 12:04 AM, Jun 4
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The Visakam star of Vaikasi, celebrated as the birth star of Lord Murugan with special temple worship.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 11:52 PM, Jun 3 to 8:58 PM, Jun 4
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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 8:52 PM, Jun 4 to 5:31 PM, Jun 5
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Farmers begin the sowing season, worshipping the cattle and the plough on the full moon of Jyeshtha.
Shukla Purnima from 8:52 PM, Jun 4 to 5:31 PM, Jun 5
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The birth anniversary of Sant Kabirdas, the great mystic poet-saint, observed on Jyeshtha Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 8:52 PM, Jun 4 to 5:31 PM, Jun 5
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The manifestation day of Batuka Bhairava, the child form of Lord Shiva (Bhairava), observed on Jyeshtha Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 8:52 PM, Jun 4 to 5:31 PM, Jun 5
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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 8:52 PM, Jun 4 to 5:31 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 8:52 PM, Jun 4 to 5:31 PM, 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 8:52 PM, Jun 4 to 5:31 PM, Jun 5
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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 8:52 PM, Jun 4 to 5:31 PM, Jun 5
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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 8:52 PM, Jun 4 to 5:31 PM, Jun 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 5:30 PM, Jun 5 to 1:53 PM, Jun 6
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 6:42 AM, Jun 8 to 3:25 AM, Jun 9
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 8:24 PM, Jun 11 to 7:16 PM, Jun 12
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A fast that frees one from sin and disease, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Krishna Ekadashi from 7:15 PM, Jun 14 to 8:06 PM, Jun 15
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 9:35 PM, Jun 16 to 11:20 PM, Jun 17
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 11:25 PM, Jun 17 to 1:29 AM, Jun 19
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 1:33 AM, Jun 19 to 3:50 AM, Jun 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 1:33 AM, Jun 19 to 3:50 AM, Jun 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 1:33 AM, Jun 19 to 3:50 AM, Jun 20
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 3:54 AM, Jun 20 to 6:20 AM, Jun 21
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Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots.
Shukla Dwitiya from 6:23 AM, Jun 21 to 8:51 AM, Jun 22
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 11:19 AM, Jun 23 to 1:28 PM, Jun 24
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Five days into Rath Yatra, Goddess Lakshmi visits the Gundicha temple in search of Lord Jagannath.
Shukla Panchami from 1:32 PM, Jun 24 to 3:22 PM, Jun 25
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 3:25 PM, Jun 25 to 4:50 PM, Jun 26
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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 4:51 PM, Jun 26 to 5:43 PM, Jun 27
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 5:43 PM, Jun 27 to 5:54 PM, 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 Ashtami from 5:43 PM, Jun 27 to 5:54 PM, Jun 28
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The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple.
Shukla Dashami from 5:21 PM, Jun 29 to 4:01 PM, Jun 30
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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 5:21 PM, Jun 29 to 4:01 PM, Jun 30
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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 4:04 PM, Jun 30 to 1:57 PM, Jul 1
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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 4:04 PM, Jun 30 to 1:57 PM, Jul 1
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 11:23 AM, Jul 2 to 7:59 AM, Jul 3
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Lord Jagannath returns to the sanctum (Ratna Singhasana) after Rath Yatra, marking its close.
Shukla Trayodashi from 11:23 AM, Jul 2 to 7:59 AM, Jul 3
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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 11:23 AM, Jul 2 to 7:59 AM, Jul 3
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A day to honour gurus and the sage Veda Vyasa, on the full moon of Ashadha.
Shukla Purnima from 4:22 AM, Jul 4 to 12:35 AM, Jul 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 4:22 AM, Jul 4 to 12:35 AM, Jul 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 4:22 AM, Jul 4 to 12:35 AM, Jul 5
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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 4:22 AM, Jul 4 to 12:35 AM, Jul 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 12:31 AM, Jul 5 to 8:36 PM, Jul 5
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 1:11 PM, Jul 7 to 10:19 AM, Jul 8
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 5:26 AM, Jul 11 to 5:00 AM, Jul 12
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Worship of Vishnu that grants the merit of bathing in all holy rivers.
Krishna Ekadashi from 7:24 AM, Jul 14 to 9:28 AM, Jul 15
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 11:43 AM, Jul 16 to 2:12 PM, Jul 17
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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 Trayodashi from 11:43 AM, Jul 16 to 2:12 PM, Jul 17
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 2:12 PM, Jul 17 to 4:43 PM, Jul 18
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 4:44 PM, Jul 18 to 7:11 PM, Jul 19
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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 4:44 PM, Jul 18 to 7:11 PM, Jul 19
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 4:44 PM, Jul 18 to 7:11 PM, Jul 19
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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 4:44 PM, Jul 18 to 7:11 PM, Jul 19
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Keralites offer Vavu Bali (tarpan) to their ancestors on the new moon of Karkidakam.
Krishna Amavasya from 4:44 PM, Jul 18 to 7:11 PM, Jul 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 7:11 PM, Jul 19 to 9:30 PM, Jul 20
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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 11:34 PM, Jul 21 to 1:28 AM, Jul 23
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The birth of Andal (Kodhai) on the Pooram star of Aadi, celebrated grandly at Srivilliputhur.
Shukla Chaturthi from 1:22 AM, Jul 23 to 2:58 AM, Jul 24
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 1:22 AM, Jul 23 to 2:58 AM, Jul 24
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Serpent deities (Nagas) are worshipped with milk and prayers for protection.
Shukla Panchami from 2:50 AM, Jul 24 to 4:03 AM, Jul 25
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 3:53 AM, Jul 25 to 4:38 AM, Jul 26
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 4:21 AM, Jul 27 to 3:56 AM, Jul 28
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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 12:13 AM, Jul 30 to 9:42 PM, Jul 30
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Observed by couples who pray to Lord Vishnu for the blessing of children.
Shukla Ekadashi from 12:13 AM, Jul 30 to 9:42 PM, Jul 30
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 6:26 PM, Jul 31 to 2:52 PM, Aug 1
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Married women worship Goddess Lakshmi on the Friday before the full moon for the family's well-being.
Shukla Trayodashi from 6:26 PM, Jul 31 to 2:52 PM, Aug 1
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Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers' wrists, who pledge lifelong protection; Sindhis and Punjabis call it Rakhri.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 2:52 PM, Aug 1 to 11:04 AM, Aug 2
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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 Chaturdashi from 2:52 PM, Aug 1 to 11:04 AM, Aug 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 11:03 AM, Aug 2 to 7:15 AM, Aug 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 11:03 AM, Aug 2 to 7:15 AM, Aug 3
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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 11:03 AM, Aug 2 to 7:15 AM, Aug 3
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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 Purnima from 11:03 AM, Aug 2 to 7:15 AM, Aug 3
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Odisha's Shravana Purnima — Lord Balabhadra is worshipped, cattle and bullocks are decorated, and rakhis are tied as Rakhi Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 11:03 AM, Aug 2 to 7:15 AM, Aug 3
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Nepal's sacred-thread full moon — the janai is changed, raksha bandhans are tied at Kumbheshwar and Gosainkunda, and kwati soup is shared.
Shukla Purnima from 11:03 AM, Aug 2 to 7:15 AM, Aug 3
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Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 11:03 AM, Aug 2 to 7:15 AM, Aug 3
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The full moon of Shravana — the day of Upakarma and the morning after Raksha Bandhan, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 11:03 AM, Aug 2 to 7:15 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 Purnima from 11:03 AM, Aug 2 to 7:15 AM, Aug 3
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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 12:11 AM, Aug 5 to 9:11 PM, Aug 5
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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 Chaturthi from 9:17 PM, Aug 5 to 7:00 PM, Aug 6
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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 5:35 PM, Aug 7 to 5:02 PM, Aug 8
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The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
Krishna Saptami from 5:01 PM, Aug 8 to 5:20 PM, Aug 9
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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 5:01 PM, Aug 8 to 5:20 PM, Aug 9
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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 Ashtami from 5:20 PM, Aug 9 to 6:26 PM, Aug 10
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The day after Janmashtami, celebrating Nanda Maharaj's joy at the birth of baby Krishna with sweets and revelry.
Krishna Ashtami from 5:20 PM, Aug 9 to 6:26 PM, Aug 10
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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 6:28 PM, Aug 10 to 8:12 PM, Aug 11
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Lord Murugan is worshipped with lamps and abhishekam on the Krittika star of the Tamil month Aadi.
Krishna Navami from 6:28 PM, Aug 10 to 8:12 PM, Aug 11
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The "unborn" Ekadashi, said to absolve even the gravest of sins.
Krishna Ekadashi from 10:29 PM, Aug 12 to 12:56 AM, Aug 14
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 3:30 AM, Aug 15 to 6:00 AM, Aug 16
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 6:03 AM, Aug 16 to 8:08 AM, 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.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 6:03 AM, Aug 16 to 8:08 AM, Aug 17
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The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 8:14 AM, Aug 17 to 10:02 AM, Aug 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 8:14 AM, Aug 17 to 10:02 AM, Aug 18
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 8:14 AM, Aug 17 to 10:02 AM, Aug 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 8:14 AM, Aug 17 to 10:02 AM, Aug 18
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 1:46 PM, Aug 21 to 2:10 PM, Aug 22
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 2:18 PM, Aug 23 to 1:47 PM, Aug 24
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 12:58 PM, Aug 25 to 11:22 AM, Aug 26
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The bright (Shukla) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas), kept only in leap-month years.
Shukla Ekadashi from 6:53 AM, Aug 28 to 4:00 AM, Aug 29
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Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali, with Pookalam, Onasadya and boat races.
Shukla Trayodashi from 12:48 AM, Aug 30 to 9:28 PM, Aug 30
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 12:48 AM, Aug 30 to 9:28 PM, Aug 30
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The full moon of Adhik (Purushottam) Bhadrapada — the leap month of 2031, held especially meritorious for fasting, charity and the worship of Lord Vishnu.
Shukla Purnima from 6:01 PM, Aug 31 to 2:49 PM, Sep 1
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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 6:01 PM, Aug 31 to 2:49 PM, Sep 1
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 6:01 PM, Aug 31 to 2:49 PM, Sep 1
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 2:44 PM, Sep 1 to 11:56 AM, Sep 2
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 7:26 AM, Sep 4 to 6:50 AM, Sep 5
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 8:38 AM, Sep 8 to 10:47 AM, Sep 9
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The dark (Krishna) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas) — held to be exceptionally meritorious.
Krishna Ekadashi from 3:42 PM, Sep 11 to 6:07 PM, Sep 12
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 8:17 PM, Sep 13 to 10:07 PM, Sep 14
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 10:03 PM, Sep 14 to 11:29 PM, Sep 15
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:24 PM, Sep 15 to 12:24 AM, Sep 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 11:24 PM, Sep 15 to 12:24 AM, Sep 17
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 11:24 PM, Sep 15 to 12:24 AM, Sep 17
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Vishwakarma, the divine architect, is worshipped by artisans, engineers and craftsmen on Kanya Sankranti.
Shukla Pratipada from 12:17 AM, Sep 17 to 12:51 AM, Sep 18
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 12:17 AM, Sep 17 to 12:51 AM, Sep 18
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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 Dwitiya from 12:45 AM, Sep 18 to 12:55 AM, Sep 19
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Goddess Gauri, mother of Ganesha, is welcomed home and worshipped for marital happiness on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Shukla Tritiya from 12:48 AM, Sep 19 to 12:36 AM, Sep 20
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On Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, women keep a waterless fast and worship Shiva and Parvati for marital happiness, the day Ganesha is installed; in Gujarat it is kept as Kevda Trij.
Shukla Tritiya from 12:48 AM, Sep 19 to 12:36 AM, Sep 20
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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 12:48 AM, Sep 19 to 12:36 AM, Sep 20
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The birth of Lord Ganesha, welcomed home with clay idols, modaks and ten days of celebration.
Shukla Chaturthi from 12:30 AM, Sep 20 to 11:55 PM, Sep 20
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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 12:30 AM, Sep 20 to 11:55 PM, Sep 20
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Western Odisha's harvest festival of the first new rice (nua anna), the day after Ganesh Chaturthi.
Shukla Panchami from 11:50 PM, Sep 20 to 10:54 PM, Sep 21
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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 11:50 PM, Sep 20 to 10:54 PM, Sep 21
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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 10:50 PM, Sep 21 to 9:32 PM, Sep 22
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 10:50 PM, Sep 21 to 9:32 PM, Sep 22
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During Ganeshotsav, Goddess Gauri (Mahalakshmi) is welcomed as a daughter and worshipped with haldi-kumkum and a feast for prosperity and family well-being.
Shukla Saptami from 9:29 PM, Sep 22 to 7:51 PM, Sep 23
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The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami.
Shukla Ashtami from 7:49 PM, Sep 23 to 5:50 PM, Sep 24
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 7:49 PM, Sep 23 to 5:50 PM, Sep 24
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Vishnu turns on his side during cosmic sleep — also called Parivartini or Vamana Ekadashi.
Shukla Ekadashi from 1:01 PM, Sep 26 to 10:20 AM, Sep 27
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 7:37 AM, Sep 28 to 4:58 AM, Sep 29
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The final day of Ganesh Utsav, with Ganpati Visarjan and worship of Anant (Vishnu).
Shukla Chaturdashi from 4:58 AM, Sep 29 to 2:25 AM, Sep 30
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Kathmandu's great festival of Indra and the living goddess Kumari, from Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi.
Shukla Chaturdashi from 4:58 AM, Sep 29 to 2:25 AM, Sep 30
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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 2:32 AM, Sep 30 to 12:19 AM, Oct 1
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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 2:32 AM, Sep 30 to 12:19 AM, Oct 1
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 2:32 AM, Sep 30 to 12:19 AM, Oct 1
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A fortnight of shraddha and tarpan offerings to departed ancestors begins the day after Bhadrapada Purnima.
Krishna Pratipada from 12:26 AM, Oct 1 to 10:42 PM, Oct 1
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 12:26 AM, Oct 1 to 10:42 PM, Oct 1
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 9:31 PM, Oct 3 to 9:50 PM, Oct 4
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 3:07 AM, Oct 8 to 5:31 AM, Oct 9
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Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
Krishna Ekadashi from 10:24 AM, Oct 11 to 12:05 PM, Oct 12
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 1:30 PM, Oct 13 to 2:07 PM, Oct 14
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 2:12 PM, Oct 14 to 2:15 PM, Oct 15
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The last day of Pitru Paksha for ancestral tarpan, and the herald of Durga Puja.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 2:12 PM, Oct 14 to 2:15 PM, Oct 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 2:20 PM, Oct 15 to 1:52 PM, Oct 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 2:20 PM, Oct 15 to 1:52 PM, Oct 16
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 2:20 PM, Oct 15 to 1:52 PM, Oct 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 2:20 PM, Oct 15 to 1:52 PM, Oct 16
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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 1:57 PM, Oct 16 to 1:00 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.
Shukla Dwitiya from 1:05 PM, Oct 17 to 11:45 AM, Oct 18
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 10:17 AM, Oct 19 to 8:25 AM, Oct 20
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Bodhon and Kalparambha — the formal welcome of Goddess Durga that opens the puja.
Shukla Panchami from 8:29 AM, Oct 20 to 6:26 AM, Oct 21
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Nabapatrika is bathed and Goddess Durga is worshipped on the seventh day of the puja.
Shukla Saptami from 4:21 AM, Oct 22 to 2:13 AM, Oct 23
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The grandest day of Durga Puja, with Kumari Puja and the Sandhi Puja at dusk.
Shukla Ashtami from 2:12 AM, Oct 23 to 12:00 AM, Oct 24
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The ninth day of Durga Puja, marked by Navami Homa and the final grand worship.
Shukla Navami from 12:00 AM, Oct 24 to 9:50 PM, Oct 24
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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 12:00 AM, Oct 24 to 9:50 PM, Oct 24
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The victory of good over evil — effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga is bid farewell.
Shukla Dashami from 9:50 PM, Oct 24 to 7:45 PM, Oct 25
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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 Dashami from 9:50 PM, Oct 24 to 7:45 PM, Oct 25
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Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami.
Shukla Dashami from 9:50 PM, Oct 24 to 7:45 PM, Oct 25
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A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
Shukla Ekadashi from 7:45 PM, Oct 25 to 5:48 PM, Oct 26
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 4:02 PM, Oct 27 to 2:39 PM, Oct 28
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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 2:34 PM, Oct 28 to 1:36 PM, Oct 29
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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 2:34 PM, Oct 28 to 1:36 PM, Oct 29
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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 1:30 PM, Oct 29 to 1:01 PM, Oct 30
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 1:30 PM, Oct 29 to 1:01 PM, Oct 30
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Maidens worship Kartikeya and the harvest moon on Ashwin (Sharad) Purnima for a good husband.
Shukla Purnima from 1:30 PM, Oct 29 to 1:01 PM, Oct 30
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The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, celebrated on Ashwina (Sharad) Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 1:30 PM, Oct 29 to 1:01 PM, Oct 30
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The birth anniversary of the saint-poetess Meerabai, the devotee of Lord Krishna, observed on Sharad Purnima.
Shukla Purnima from 1:30 PM, Oct 29 to 1:01 PM, Oct 30
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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 1:30 PM, Oct 29 to 1:01 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 Purnima from 1:30 PM, Oct 29 to 1:01 PM, Oct 30
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Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life of their husbands.
Krishna Tritiya from 1:22 PM, Nov 1 to 2:35 PM, Nov 2
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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 1:22 PM, Nov 1 to 2:35 PM, Nov 2
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On Kartik Krishna Ashtami, mothers keep a waterless fast for the well-being and long life of their children, worshipping Ahoi Mata and breaking the fast at the sight of the stars or moon.
Krishna Saptami from 8:48 PM, Nov 5 to 11:19 PM, Nov 6
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 11:19 PM, Nov 6 to 1:45 AM, Nov 8
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Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
Krishna Ekadashi from 5:12 AM, Nov 10 to 6:21 AM, Nov 11
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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 6:02 AM, Nov 11 to 6:30 AM, Nov 12
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The first day of Diwali — gold, silver and new utensils are bought to invite prosperity.
Krishna Trayodashi from 6:10 AM, Nov 12 to 5:56 AM, Nov 13
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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 Chaturdashi from 5:36 AM, Nov 13 to 4:41 AM, Nov 14
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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 5:36 AM, Nov 13 to 4:41 AM, Nov 14
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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 5:36 AM, Nov 13 to 4:41 AM, Nov 14
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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 4:24 AM, Nov 14 to 2:51 AM, Nov 15
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On Diwali's new-moon night, Goddess Kali is worshipped through the night across Bengal.
Krishna Amavasya from 4:24 AM, Nov 14 to 2:51 AM, Nov 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 4:24 AM, Nov 14 to 2:51 AM, Nov 15
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 4:24 AM, Nov 14 to 2:51 AM, Nov 15
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Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity.
Shukla Pratipada from 2:40 AM, Nov 15 to 12:36 AM, Nov 16
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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 2:40 AM, Nov 15 to 12:36 AM, 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 2:40 AM, Nov 15 to 12:36 AM, Nov 16
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Sisters apply a tilak and pray for their brothers' well-being, closing the Diwali festival.
Shukla Dwitiya from 12:29 AM, Nov 16 to 10:03 PM, Nov 16
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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 12:29 AM, Nov 16 to 10:03 PM, Nov 16
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On the last day of the Bengali month of Kartik, Lord Kartikeya is worshipped, especially by families praying for sons.
Shukla Tritiya from 10:00 PM, Nov 16 to 7:21 PM, Nov 17
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Serpent gods are worshipped at anthills on Kartika Shukla Chaturthi in Andhra and Telangana.
Shukla Chaturthi from 7:21 PM, Nov 17 to 4:38 PM, Nov 18
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 7:21 PM, Nov 17 to 4:38 PM, Nov 18
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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 4:37 PM, Nov 18 to 1:59 PM, Nov 19
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 1:55 PM, Nov 19 to 11:30 AM, Nov 20
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A four-day vrat thanking the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya, with offerings at the river.
Shukla Shashthi from 1:55 PM, Nov 19 to 11:30 AM, Nov 20
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Six days of worship of Lord Murugan culminate in Soorasamharam — his victory over the demon Surapadman.
Shukla Shashthi from 1:55 PM, Nov 19 to 11:30 AM, Nov 20
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On Kartik Shukla Ashtami, cows and Lord Krishna as Gopala are honoured for their nurture and protection.
Shukla Ashtami from 9:05 AM, Nov 21 to 7:19 AM, Nov 22
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Goddess Jagaddhatri, a serene form of Durga, is worshipped on Kartik Shukla Navami.
Shukla Ashtami from 9:05 AM, Nov 21 to 7:19 AM, Nov 22
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 9:05 AM, Nov 21 to 7:19 AM, Nov 22
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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 5:44 AM, Nov 23 to 4:21 AM, Nov 24
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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 4:31 AM, Nov 24 to 3:34 AM, Nov 25
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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 3:44 AM, Nov 25 to 3:12 AM, Nov 26
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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 3:44 AM, Nov 25 to 3:12 AM, Nov 26
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 3:21 AM, Nov 26 to 3:15 AM, Nov 27
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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 3:53 AM, Nov 28 to 4:38 AM, Nov 29
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The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, marked with prayers and Langar.
Shukla Purnima from 3:53 AM, Nov 28 to 4:38 AM, Nov 29
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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 3:53 AM, Nov 28 to 4:38 AM, Nov 29
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A Maithili folk festival of the bond between brother and sister, culminating on the Kartik full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 3:53 AM, Nov 28 to 4:38 AM, Nov 29
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The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 3:53 AM, Nov 28 to 4:38 AM, Nov 29
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 3:53 AM, Nov 28 to 4:38 AM, Nov 29
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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 3:53 AM, Nov 28 to 4:38 AM, Nov 29
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 4:48 AM, Nov 29 to 5:58 AM, Nov 30
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A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Krishna Chaturthi from 10:00 AM, Dec 2 to 12:28 PM, Dec 3
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A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
Krishna Ashtami from 7:53 PM, Dec 6 to 9:46 PM, Dec 7
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The appearance of Kala Bhairava, the fierce guardian form of Shiva, on Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami — worshipped at night with his vahana, the dog.
Krishna Ashtami from 7:53 PM, Dec 6 to 9:46 PM, Dec 7
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Marks the appearance of Goddess Ekadashi from Vishnu — the origin of Ekadashi observance.
Krishna Ekadashi from 11:24 PM, Dec 9 to 11:12 PM, Dec 10
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Krishna Trayodashi from 9:57 PM, Dec 11 to 8:08 PM, Dec 12
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The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
Krishna Chaturdashi from 8:06 PM, Dec 12 to 5:36 PM, Dec 13
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The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
Krishna Amavasya from 5:38 PM, Dec 13 to 2:37 PM, Dec 14
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The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
Krishna Amavasya from 5:38 PM, Dec 13 to 2:37 PM, Dec 14
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The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
Krishna Amavasya from 5:38 PM, Dec 13 to 2:37 PM, Dec 14
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Shukla Pratipada from 2:40 PM, Dec 14 to 11:19 AM, Dec 15
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The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu.
Shukla Dwitiya from 11:20 AM, Dec 15 to 7:54 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.
Shukla Dwitiya from 11:20 AM, Dec 15 to 7:54 AM, Dec 16
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A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
Shukla Chaturthi from 4:31 AM, Dec 17 to 1:14 AM, Dec 18
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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 1:19 AM, Dec 18 to 10:21 PM, Dec 18
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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 10:25 PM, Dec 18 to 7:58 PM, Dec 19
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Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) is worshipped at Kukke and beyond on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi.
Shukla Shashthi from 10:25 PM, Dec 18 to 7:58 PM, Dec 19
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A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
Shukla Shashthi from 10:25 PM, Dec 18 to 7:58 PM, Dec 19
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A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
Shukla Ashtami from 6:06 PM, Dec 20 to 4:54 PM, Dec 21
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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 4:13 PM, Dec 23 to 4:48 PM, Dec 24
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The day the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna, observed with the Mokshada Ekadashi fast.
Shukla Ekadashi from 4:13 PM, Dec 23 to 4:48 PM, Dec 24
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A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
Shukla Trayodashi from 5:47 PM, Dec 25 to 7:13 PM, Dec 26
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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 8:59 PM, Dec 27 to 11:00 PM, Dec 28
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The Newar harvest full moon of Margashirsha, celebrated with sweet yomari dumplings.
Shukla Purnima from 8:59 PM, Dec 27 to 11:00 PM, Dec 28
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The full moon of Margashirsha — kept with Dattatreya worship, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
Shukla Purnima from 8:59 PM, Dec 27 to 11:00 PM, Dec 28
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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 8:59 PM, Dec 27 to 11:00 PM, 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 full moon.
Shukla Purnima from 8:59 PM, Dec 27 to 11:00 PM, Dec 28
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Arudra Darshan celebrates the cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja on the Thiruvathirai (Ardra) star of Margazhi.
Krishna Pratipada from 11:02 PM, Dec 28 to 1:16 AM, Dec 30
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The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Krishna Pratipada from 11:02 PM, Dec 28 to 1:16 AM, Dec 30
About Hindu & Indian Festivals 2031
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