The ISKCON / Gaudiya Vaishnava calendar highlights Ekadashi fasting days, Krishna and Vaishnava festivals month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
January 2026
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Shattila Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:19 PM, Jan 13 – 5:53 PM, Jan 14
Observed with sesame (til) in six ways — bathing, offering and donating — to cleanse past sins.
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Jaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:38 PM, Jan 28 – 1:55 PM, Jan 29
A fast said to free the devotee from rebirth and the fate of becoming a ghost.
February 2026
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Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:28 PM, Feb 12 – 2:27 PM, Feb 13
Kept for victory over hardship and foes, as Lord Rama did before crossing to Lanka.
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Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:33 AM, Feb 27 – 10:31 PM, Feb 27
The amla (gooseberry) tree and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together for health and merit.
March 2026
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Holika Dahan
Tithi 5:52 PM, Mar 2 – 5:05 PM, Mar 3
The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion.
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Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga
Tithi 5:02 PM, Mar 3 – 4:46 PM, Mar 4
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.
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Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 8:27 AM, Mar 14 – 9:17 AM, Mar 15
The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
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Rama Navami
Tithi 1:45 PM, Mar 25 – 11:48 AM, Mar 26
The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions.
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Kamada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 8:36 AM, Mar 28 – 7:46 AM, Mar 29
The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
April 2026
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Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 1:18 AM, Apr 13 – 1:25 AM, Apr 14
A fast that grants protection, good fortune and freedom from sin.
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Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej)
Tithi 2:12 PM, Apr 18 – 10:49 AM, Apr 19
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.
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Mohini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 6:04 PM, Apr 26 – 6:12 PM, Apr 27
Frees the devotee from delusion (moha), named after Vishnu's Mohini avatar.
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Narasimha Jayanti
Tithi 7:50 PM, Apr 29 – 9:09 PM, Apr 30
Vishnu's man-lion avatar Narasimha appeared at dusk on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi to save Prahlada; devotees fast and worship at twilight.
May 2026
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Apara Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:03 PM, May 12 – 1:33 PM, May 13
Believed to grant boundless wealth and wash away even grave sins.
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Padmini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:11 AM, May 26 – 6:08 AM, May 27
The bright (Shukla) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas), kept only in leap-month years.
June 2026
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Parama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:59 AM, Jun 11 – 10:50 PM, Jun 11
The dark (Krishna) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas) — held to be exceptionally meritorious.
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Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 6:10 PM, Jun 24 – 8:06 PM, Jun 25
The strictest Ekadashi of the year — devotees of Vishnu fast without even water.
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Snana Yatra
Tithi 3:06 AM, Jun 29 – 5:28 AM, Jun 30
On Deva Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath is given a grand ceremonial bath before retiring into seclusion ahead of Rath Yatra.
July 2026
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Yogini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 8:17 AM, Jul 10 – 5:23 AM, Jul 11
A fast that frees one from sin and disease, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra
Tithi 11:41 AM, Jul 15 – 8:53 AM, Jul 16
Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots.
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Ulto Rath Yatra
Tithi 6:57 AM, Jul 23 – 9:13 AM, Jul 24
The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple.
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Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 9:11 AM, Jul 24 – 11:34 AM, Jul 25
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.
August 2026
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Kamika Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:03 PM, Aug 8 – 11:05 AM, Aug 9
Worship of Vishnu that grants the merit of bathing in all holy rivers.
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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:00 AM, Aug 23 – 4:23 AM, Aug 24
Observed by couples who pray to Lord Vishnu for the blessing of children.
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Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins
Tithi 4:19 AM, Aug 24 – 6:30 AM, Aug 25
The swing festival of Radha and Krishna — beautifully decorated swings are rocked through to Jhulan Purnima; in Gujarat temples the same hindola (swing) darshan is held.
September 2026
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Krishna Janmashtami
Tithi 2:26 AM, Sep 4 – 12:17 AM, Sep 5
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
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Nandotsav
Tithi 12:14 AM, Sep 5 – 9:55 PM, Sep 5
The day after Janmashtami, celebrating Nanda Maharaj's joy at the birth of baby Krishna with sweets and revelry.
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Aja Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:29 PM, Sep 6 – 5:04 PM, Sep 7
The "unborn" Ekadashi, said to absolve even the gravest of sins.
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Balarama Jayanti
Tithi 7:30 AM, Sep 15 – 8:59 AM, Sep 16
The appearance day of Lord Balarama, Krishna's elder brother and bearer of the plough, on Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi.
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Radhashtami
Tithi 1:00 PM, Sep 18 – 3:27 PM, Sep 19
The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami.
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Parsva Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 8:03 PM, Sep 21 – 9:49 PM, Sep 22
Vishnu turns on his side during cosmic sleep — also called Parivartini or Vamana Ekadashi.
October 2026
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Indira Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:07 AM, Oct 6 – 12:30 AM, Oct 7
Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
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Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:22 PM, Oct 21 – 2:51 PM, Oct 22
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
November 2026
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Rama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:55 AM, Nov 4 – 10:35 AM, Nov 5
Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
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Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Tithi 11:21 AM, Nov 8 – 12:31 PM, Nov 9
Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity.
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Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:16 AM, Nov 20 – 6:32 AM, Nov 21
Vishnu awakens from cosmic sleep, ending Chaturmas so weddings and Tulsi Vivah resume — known in Maharashtra as Kartiki Ekadashi and also as Prabodhini Ekadashi.
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Tulsi Vivah
Tithi 6:32 AM, Nov 21 – 5:21 AM, Nov 22
The ceremonial marriage of the holy Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu (Shaligram) on Kartik Dwadashi, which opens the Hindu wedding season.
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Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali
Tithi 11:44 PM, Nov 23 – 8:27 PM, Nov 24
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.
December 2026
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Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:02 PM, Dec 3 – 11:38 PM, Dec 4
Marks the appearance of Goddess Ekadashi from Vishnu — the origin of Ekadashi observance.
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Vaikunta Ekadashi
Tithi 10:13 PM, Dec 19 – 8:23 PM, Dec 20
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil.
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Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:13 PM, Dec 19 – 8:23 PM, Dec 20
The day the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna, observed with the Mokshada Ekadashi fast.
January 2027
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Saphala Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:18 PM, Jan 2 – 4:07 PM, Jan 3
A fast that is believed to make all of one's endeavours fruitful.
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Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:43 AM, Jan 18 – 7:50 AM, Jan 19
Observed by parents praying to Lord Vishnu for worthy children.
February 2027
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Shattila Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 8:36 AM, Feb 1 – 11:10 AM, Feb 2
Observed with sesame (til) in six ways — bathing, offering and donating — to cleanse past sins.
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Jaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 8:22 PM, Feb 16 – 5:34 PM, Feb 17
A fast said to free the devotee from rebirth and the fate of becoming a ghost.
March 2027
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Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:44 AM, Mar 3 – 7:25 AM, Mar 4
Kept for victory over hardship and foes, as Lord Rama did before crossing to Lanka.
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Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:21 AM, Mar 18 – 1:54 AM, Mar 19
The amla (gooseberry) tree and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together for health and merit.
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Holika Dahan
Tithi 8:44 PM, Mar 20 – 6:20 PM, Mar 21
The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion.
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Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga
Tithi 6:19 PM, Mar 21 – 4:11 PM, Mar 22
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.
April 2027
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Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:46 AM, Apr 2 – 3:01 AM, Apr 3
The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
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Rama Navami
Tithi 3:23 PM, Apr 14 – 1:21 PM, Apr 15
The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions.
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Kamada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:19 AM, Apr 16 – 9:28 AM, Apr 17
The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
May 2027
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Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 6:58 PM, May 1 – 7:59 PM, May 2
A fast that grants protection, good fortune and freedom from sin.
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Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej)
Tithi 11:44 AM, May 8 – 9:03 AM, May 9
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.
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Mohini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 6:15 PM, May 15 – 5:11 PM, May 16
Frees the devotee from delusion (moha), named after Vishnu's Mohini avatar.
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Narasimha Jayanti
Tithi 4:25 PM, May 17 – 4:02 PM, May 18
Vishnu's man-lion avatar Narasimha appeared at dusk on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi to save Prahlada; devotees fast and worship at twilight.
June 2027
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Apara Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:19 AM, May 31 – 9:41 AM, Jun 1
Believed to grant boundless wealth and wash away even grave sins.
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Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:12 AM, Jun 14 – 1:58 AM, Jun 15
The strictest Ekadashi — kept without even water; its merit is said to equal all twenty-four.
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Snana Yatra
Tithi 4:35 AM, Jun 18 – 6:03 AM, Jun 19
On Deva Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath is given a grand ceremonial bath before retiring into seclusion ahead of Rath Yatra.
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Yogini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:07 PM, Jun 29 – 8:41 PM, Jun 30
A fast that frees one from sin and disease, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
July 2027
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Jagannath Rath Yatra
Tithi 4:51 AM, Jul 5 – 1:11 AM, Jul 6
Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots.
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Ulto Rath Yatra
Tithi 11:31 AM, Jul 12 – 12:08 PM, Jul 13
The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple.
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Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:01 PM, Jul 13 – 1:09 PM, Jul 14
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.
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Kamika Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:34 AM, Jul 29 – 5:13 AM, Jul 30
Worship of Vishnu that grants the merit of bathing in all holy rivers.
August 2027
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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:58 AM, Aug 12 – 2:51 AM, Aug 13
Observed by couples who pray to Lord Vishnu for the blessing of children.
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Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins
Tithi 2:59 AM, Aug 13 – 5:14 AM, Aug 14
The swing festival of Radha and Krishna — beautifully decorated swings are rocked through to Jhulan Purnima; in Gujarat temples the same hindola (swing) darshan is held.
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Krishna Janmashtami
Tithi 8:28 PM, Aug 24 – 7:26 PM, Aug 25
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
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Nandotsav
Tithi 7:24 PM, Aug 25 – 5:44 PM, Aug 26
The day after Janmashtami, celebrating Nanda Maharaj's joy at the birth of baby Krishna with sweets and revelry.
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Aja Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:32 PM, Aug 27 – 12:43 PM, Aug 28
The "unborn" Ekadashi, said to absolve even the gravest of sins.
September 2027
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Balarama Jayanti
Tithi 11:02 AM, Sep 5 – 10:57 AM, Sep 6
The appearance day of Lord Balarama, Krishna's elder brother and bearer of the plough, on Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi.
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Radhashtami
Tithi 11:16 AM, Sep 7 – 12:43 PM, Sep 8
The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami.
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Parsva Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:59 PM, Sep 10 – 7:35 PM, Sep 11
Vishnu turns on his side during cosmic sleep — also called Parivartini or Vamana Ekadashi.
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Indira Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:32 PM, Sep 25 – 7:53 PM, Sep 26
Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
October 2027
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Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:45 AM, Oct 10 – 2:10 PM, Oct 11
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
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Rama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:40 AM, Oct 25 – 3:24 AM, Oct 26
Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
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Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Tithi 7:02 PM, Oct 29 – 5:48 PM, Oct 30
Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity.
November 2027
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Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:50 AM, Nov 9 – 9:11 AM, Nov 10
Vishnu awakens from cosmic sleep, ending Chaturmas so weddings and Tulsi Vivah resume — known in Maharashtra as Kartiki Ekadashi and also as Prabodhini Ekadashi.
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Tulsi Vivah
Tithi 9:27 AM, Nov 10 – 10:08 AM, Nov 11
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.
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Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali
Tithi 10:08 AM, Nov 13 – 8:56 AM, Nov 14
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.
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Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 1:42 PM, Nov 23 – 12:11 PM, Nov 24
Marks the appearance of Goddess Ekadashi from Vishnu — the origin of Ekadashi observance.
December 2027
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Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:00 AM, Dec 9 – 3:37 AM, Dec 10
The day the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna, observed with the Mokshada Ekadashi fast.
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Saphala Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:39 PM, Dec 22 – 11:06 PM, Dec 23
A fast that is believed to make all of one's endeavours fruitful.
January 2028
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Vaikunta Ekadashi
Tithi 8:35 PM, Jan 7 – 7:43 PM, Jan 8
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil.
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Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 8:35 PM, Jan 7 – 7:43 PM, Jan 8
Observed by parents praying to Lord Vishnu for worthy children.
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Shattila Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:07 PM, Jan 21 – 1:03 PM, Jan 22
Observed with sesame (til) in six ways — bathing, offering and donating — to cleanse past sins.
February 2028
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Jaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:35 AM, Feb 6 – 9:25 AM, Feb 7
A fast said to free the devotee from rebirth and the fate of becoming a ghost.
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Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:48 AM, Feb 20 – 5:35 AM, Feb 21
Kept for victory over hardship and foes, as Lord Rama did before crossing to Lanka.
March 2028
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Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:03 PM, Mar 6 – 8:37 PM, Mar 7
The amla (gooseberry) tree and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together for health and merit.
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Holika Dahan
Tithi 2:05 PM, Mar 9 – 10:21 AM, Mar 10
The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion.
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Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga
Tithi 10:20 AM, Mar 10 – 6:36 AM, Mar 11
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.
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Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 9:35 PM, Mar 20 – 12:11 AM, Mar 22
The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
April 2028
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Rama Navami
Tithi 1:31 PM, Apr 2 – 12:01 PM, Apr 3
The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions.
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Kamada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:46 AM, Apr 5 – 4:59 AM, Apr 6
The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
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Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:15 PM, Apr 19 – 6:49 PM, Apr 20
A fast that grants protection, good fortune and freedom from sin.
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Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej)
Tithi 1:48 AM, Apr 27 – 1:35 AM, Apr 28
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.
May 2028
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Mohini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:15 PM, May 4 – 11:33 AM, May 5
Frees the devotee from delusion (moha), named after Vishnu's Mohini avatar.
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Narasimha Jayanti
Tithi 8:45 AM, May 6 – 6:06 AM, May 7
Vishnu's man-lion avatar Narasimha appeared at dusk on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi to save Prahlada; devotees fast and worship at twilight.
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Apara Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:19 AM, May 19 – 12:02 PM, May 20
Believed to grant boundless wealth and wash away even grave sins.
June 2028
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Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:32 PM, Jun 2 – 5:24 PM, Jun 3
The strictest Ekadashi of the year — devotees of Vishnu fast without even water.
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Snana Yatra
Tithi 12:22 PM, Jun 6 – 11:37 AM, Jun 7
On Deva Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath is given a grand ceremonial bath before retiring into seclusion ahead of Rath Yatra.
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Yogini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:28 AM, Jun 18 – 3:31 AM, Jun 19
A fast that frees one from sin and disease, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra
Tithi 9:53 PM, Jun 23 – 7:32 PM, Jun 24
Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots.
July 2028
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Ulto Rath Yatra
Tithi 2:46 AM, Jul 1 – 1:07 AM, Jul 2
The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple.
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Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 1:14 AM, Jul 2 – 11:56 PM, Jul 2
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.
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Kamika Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:53 PM, Jul 17 – 4:31 PM, Jul 18
Worship of Vishnu that grants the merit of bathing in all holy rivers.
August 2028
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Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins
Tithi 8:37 AM, Jul 31 – 8:51 AM, Aug 1
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.
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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 8:37 AM, Jul 31 – 8:51 AM, Aug 1
Observed by couples who pray to Lord Vishnu for the blessing of children.
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Krishna Janmashtami
Tithi 4:43 AM, Aug 13 – 5:55 AM, Aug 14
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
-
Nandotsav
Tithi 5:37 AM, Aug 14 – 6:09 AM, Aug 15
The day after Janmashtami, celebrating Nanda Maharaj's joy at the birth of baby Krishna with sweets and revelry.
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Aja Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:12 AM, Aug 16 – 4:11 AM, Aug 17
The "unborn" Ekadashi, said to absolve even the gravest of sins.
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Balarama Jayanti
Tithi 11:08 PM, Aug 24 – 8:51 PM, Aug 25
The appearance day of Lord Balarama, Krishna's elder brother and bearer of the plough, on Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi.
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Radhashtami
Tithi 7:28 PM, Aug 26 – 6:43 PM, Aug 27
The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami.
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Parsva Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:28 PM, Aug 29 – 8:42 PM, Aug 30
Vishnu turns on his side during cosmic sleep — also called Parivartini or Vamana Ekadashi.
September 2028
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Indira Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:04 PM, Sep 14 – 1:45 PM, Sep 15
Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
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Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 9:50 AM, Sep 28 – 12:07 PM, Sep 29
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
October 2028
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Rama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 1:14 AM, Oct 14 – 10:38 PM, Oct 14
Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
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Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Tithi 12:02 PM, Oct 17 – 8:26 AM, Oct 18
Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity.
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Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:47 AM, Oct 28 – 6:20 AM, Oct 29
Vishnu awakens from cosmic sleep, ending Chaturmas so weddings and Tulsi Vivah resume — known in Maharashtra as Kartiki Ekadashi and also as Prabodhini Ekadashi.
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Tulsi Vivah
Tithi 6:21 AM, Oct 29 – 8:55 AM, Oct 30
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.
November 2028
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Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali
Tithi 1:13 PM, Nov 1 – 2:48 PM, Nov 2
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.
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Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 9:38 AM, Nov 12 – 6:42 AM, Nov 13
Marks the appearance of Goddess Ekadashi from Vishnu — the origin of Ekadashi observance.
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Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:00 AM, Nov 27 – 2:23 AM, Nov 28
The day the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna, observed with the Mokshada Ekadashi fast.
December 2028
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Saphala Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:33 PM, Dec 11 – 3:13 PM, Dec 12
A fast that is believed to make all of one's endeavours fruitful.
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Vaikunta Ekadashi
Tithi 8:59 PM, Dec 26 – 10:34 PM, Dec 27
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil.
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Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 8:59 PM, Dec 26 – 10:34 PM, Dec 27
Observed by parents praying to Lord Vishnu for worthy children.
January 2029
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Shattila Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:20 AM, Jan 10 – 12:50 AM, Jan 11
Observed with sesame (til) in six ways — bathing, offering and donating — to cleanse past sins.
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Jaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:58 PM, Jan 25 – 5:17 PM, Jan 26
A fast said to free the devotee from rebirth and the fate of becoming a ghost.
February 2029
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Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:37 PM, Feb 8 – 12:33 PM, Feb 9
Kept for victory over hardship and foes, as Lord Rama did before crossing to Lanka.
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Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:24 AM, Feb 24 – 9:11 AM, Feb 25
The amla (gooseberry) tree and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together for health and merit.
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Holika Dahan
Tithi 2:05 AM, Feb 28 – 10:46 PM, Feb 28
The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion.
March 2029
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Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga
Tithi 10:41 PM, Feb 28 – 7:02 PM, Mar 1
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.
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Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 1:16 AM, Mar 10 – 2:07 AM, Mar 11
The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
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Padmini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:39 PM, Mar 25 – 9:47 PM, Mar 26
The bright (Shukla) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas), kept only in leap-month years.
April 2029
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Parama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:42 PM, Apr 8 – 5:37 PM, Apr 9
The dark (Krishna) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas) — held to be exceptionally meritorious.
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Rama Navami
Tithi 1:07 PM, Apr 22 – 11:31 AM, Apr 23
The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions.
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Kamada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 9:38 AM, Apr 24 – 6:37 AM, Apr 25
The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
May 2029
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Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:37 AM, May 8 – 10:02 AM, May 9
A fast that grants protection, good fortune and freedom from sin.
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Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej)
Tithi 10:21 PM, May 15 – 11:27 PM, May 16
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.
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Mohini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:13 PM, May 23 – 1:11 PM, May 24
Frees the devotee from delusion (moha), named after Vishnu's Mohini avatar.
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Narasimha Jayanti
Tithi 9:56 AM, May 25 – 6:34 AM, May 26
Vishnu's man-lion avatar Narasimha appeared at dusk on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi to save Prahlada; devotees fast and worship at twilight.
June 2029
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Apara Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:21 AM, Jun 7 – 2:45 AM, Jun 8
Believed to grant boundless wealth and wash away even grave sins.
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Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 9:16 PM, Jun 21 – 6:35 PM, Jun 22
The strictest Ekadashi of the year — devotees of Vishnu fast without even water.
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Snana Yatra
Tithi 10:46 AM, Jun 25 – 8:52 AM, Jun 26
On Deva Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath is given a grand ceremonial bath before retiring into seclusion ahead of Rath Yatra.
July 2029
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Yogini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:14 PM, Jul 6 – 7:09 PM, Jul 7
A fast that frees one from sin and disease, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra
Tithi 8:32 PM, Jul 12 – 7:17 PM, Jul 13
Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots.
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Ulto Rath Yatra
Tithi 4:21 AM, Jul 20 – 2:09 AM, Jul 21
The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple.
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Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:13 AM, Jul 21 – 12:11 AM, Jul 22
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.
August 2029
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Kamika Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 9:48 AM, Aug 5 – 10:34 AM, Aug 6
Worship of Vishnu that grants the merit of bathing in all holy rivers.
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Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins
Tithi 8:18 AM, Aug 19 – 7:29 AM, Aug 20
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.
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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 8:18 AM, Aug 19 – 7:29 AM, Aug 20
Observed by couples who pray to Lord Vishnu for the blessing of children.
September 2029
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Krishna Janmashtami
Tithi 9:02 PM, Aug 31 – 11:03 PM, Sep 1
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
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Nandotsav
Tithi 10:58 PM, Sep 1 – 12:27 AM, Sep 3
The day after Janmashtami, celebrating Nanda Maharaj's joy at the birth of baby Krishna with sweets and revelry.
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Aja Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:52 AM, Sep 4 – 12:52 AM, Sep 5
The "unborn" Ekadashi, said to absolve even the gravest of sins.
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Balarama Jayanti
Tithi 12:04 AM, Sep 13 – 9:32 PM, Sep 13
The appearance day of Lord Balarama, Krishna's elder brother and bearer of the plough, on Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi.
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Radhashtami
Tithi 7:41 PM, Sep 14 – 6:17 PM, Sep 15
The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami.
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Parsva Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:09 PM, Sep 17 – 5:20 PM, Sep 18
Vishnu turns on his side during cosmic sleep — also called Parivartini or Vamana Ekadashi.
October 2029
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Indira Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:43 PM, Oct 3 – 1:04 PM, Oct 4
Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
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Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:23 AM, Oct 17 – 6:25 AM, Oct 18
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
November 2029
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Rama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:23 AM, Nov 2 – 12:12 AM, Nov 3
Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
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Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Tithi 1:45 PM, Nov 5 – 9:54 AM, Nov 6
Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity.
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Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 9:18 PM, Nov 15 – 11:24 PM, Nov 16
Vishnu awakens from cosmic sleep, ending Chaturmas so weddings and Tulsi Vivah resume — known in Maharashtra as Kartiki Ekadashi and also as Prabodhini Ekadashi.
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Tulsi Vivah
Tithi 11:28 PM, Nov 16 – 1:51 AM, Nov 18
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.
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Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali
Tithi 7:05 AM, Nov 20 – 9:33 AM, Nov 21
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.
December 2029
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Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:49 PM, Dec 1 – 9:52 AM, Dec 2
Marks the appearance of Goddess Ekadashi from Vishnu — the origin of Ekadashi observance.
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Vaikunta Ekadashi
Tithi 4:39 PM, Dec 15 – 7:17 PM, Dec 16
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil.
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Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:39 PM, Dec 15 – 7:17 PM, Dec 16
The day the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna, observed with the Mokshada Ekadashi fast.
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Saphala Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 9:52 PM, Dec 30 – 7:14 PM, Dec 31
A fast that is believed to make all of one's endeavours fruitful.
January 2030
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Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:07 PM, Jan 14 – 4:32 PM, Jan 15
Observed by parents praying to Lord Vishnu for worthy children.
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Shattila Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 6:32 AM, Jan 29 – 4:26 AM, Jan 30
Observed with sesame (til) in six ways — bathing, offering and donating — to cleanse past sins.
February 2030
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Jaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:29 AM, Feb 13 – 12:50 PM, Feb 14
A fast said to free the devotee from rebirth and the fate of becoming a ghost.
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Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:16 PM, Feb 27 – 2:04 PM, Feb 28
Kept for victory over hardship and foes, as Lord Rama did before crossing to Lanka.
March 2030
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Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 6:07 AM, Mar 15 – 6:42 AM, Mar 16
The amla (gooseberry) tree and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together for health and merit.
-
Holika Dahan
Tithi 2:03 AM, Mar 19 – 11:34 PM, Mar 19
The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion.
-
Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga
Tithi 11:27 PM, Mar 19 – 8:32 PM, Mar 20
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.
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Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:50 AM, Mar 29 – 12:27 AM, Mar 30
The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
April 2030
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Rama Navami
Tithi 9:04 PM, Apr 11 – 9:44 PM, Apr 12
The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions.
-
Kamada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 9:17 PM, Apr 13 – 8:12 PM, Apr 14
The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
-
Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:32 AM, Apr 27 – 12:26 PM, Apr 28
A fast that grants protection, good fortune and freedom from sin.
May 2030
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Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej)
Tithi 12:50 AM, May 5 – 3:29 AM, May 6
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.
-
Mohini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 8:51 AM, May 13 – 6:21 AM, May 14
Frees the devotee from delusion (moha), named after Vishnu's Mohini avatar.
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Narasimha Jayanti
Tithi 12:15 AM, May 16 – 8:40 PM, May 16
Vishnu's man-lion avatar Narasimha appeared at dusk on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi to save Prahlada; devotees fast and worship at twilight.
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Apara Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:19 AM, May 27 – 1:56 AM, May 28
Believed to grant boundless wealth and wash away even grave sins.
June 2030
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Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:54 PM, Jun 11 – 2:08 PM, Jun 12
The strictest Ekadashi of the year — devotees of Vishnu fast without even water.
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Snana Yatra
Tithi 3:50 AM, Jun 15 – 12:09 AM, Jun 16
On Deva Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath is given a grand ceremonial bath before retiring into seclusion ahead of Rath Yatra.
-
Yogini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:59 PM, Jun 25 – 5:26 PM, Jun 26
A fast that frees one from sin and disease, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
July 2030
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Jagannath Rath Yatra
Tithi 4:46 AM, Jul 2 – 6:15 AM, Jul 3
Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots.
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Ulto Rath Yatra
Tithi 1:35 AM, Jul 10 – 11:14 PM, Jul 10
The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple.
-
Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:07 PM, Jul 10 – 8:22 PM, Jul 11
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.
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Kamika Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:32 AM, Jul 25 – 10:02 AM, Jul 26
Worship of Vishnu that grants the merit of bathing in all holy rivers.
August 2030
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Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins
Tithi 4:33 AM, Aug 9 – 2:03 AM, Aug 10
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.
-
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:33 AM, Aug 9 – 2:03 AM, Aug 10
Observed by couples who pray to Lord Vishnu for the blessing of children.
-
Krishna Janmashtami
Tithi 5:30 PM, Aug 20 – 8:00 PM, Aug 21
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
-
Nandotsav
Tithi 8:01 PM, Aug 21 – 10:36 PM, Aug 22
The day after Janmashtami, celebrating Nanda Maharaj's joy at the birth of baby Krishna with sweets and revelry.
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Aja Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:58 AM, Aug 24 – 3:04 AM, Aug 25
The "unborn" Ekadashi, said to absolve even the gravest of sins.
September 2030
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Balarama Jayanti
Tithi 8:38 PM, Sep 2 – 6:34 PM, Sep 3
The appearance day of Lord Balarama, Krishna's elder brother and bearer of the plough, on Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi.
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Radhashtami
Tithi 4:28 PM, Sep 4 – 2:22 PM, Sep 5
The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami.
-
Parsva Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:14 AM, Sep 7 – 8:21 AM, Sep 8
Vishnu turns on his side during cosmic sleep — also called Parivartini or Vamana Ekadashi.
-
Indira Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 6:25 PM, Sep 22 – 7:17 PM, Sep 23
Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
October 2030
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Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:30 PM, Oct 6 – 4:29 PM, Oct 7
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
-
Rama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:03 AM, Oct 22 – 10:20 AM, Oct 23
Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
-
Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Tithi 1:47 AM, Oct 27 – 10:40 PM, Oct 27
Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity.
November 2030
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Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:34 AM, Nov 5 – 3:32 AM, Nov 6
Vishnu awakens from cosmic sleep, ending Chaturmas so weddings and Tulsi Vivah resume — known in Maharashtra as Kartiki Ekadashi and also as Prabodhini Ekadashi.
-
Tulsi Vivah
Tithi 3:43 AM, Nov 6 – 4:11 AM, Nov 7
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.
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Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali
Tithi 6:53 AM, Nov 9 – 9:00 AM, Nov 10
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.
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Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 1:43 AM, Nov 21 – 12:23 AM, Nov 22
Marks the appearance of Goddess Ekadashi from Vishnu — the origin of Ekadashi observance.
December 2030
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Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:13 PM, Dec 4 – 6:41 PM, Dec 5
The day the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna, observed with the Mokshada Ekadashi fast.
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Saphala Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:00 PM, Dec 20 – 12:34 PM, Dec 21
A fast that is believed to make all of one's endeavours fruitful.
January 2031
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Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:47 AM, Jan 3 – 1:19 PM, Jan 4
Observed by parents praying to Lord Vishnu for worthy children.
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Shattila Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 1:58 AM, Jan 19 – 11:26 PM, Jan 19
Observed with sesame (til) in six ways — bathing, offering and donating — to cleanse past sins.
February 2031
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Jaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:13 AM, Feb 2 – 9:57 AM, Feb 3
A fast said to free the devotee from rebirth and the fate of becoming a ghost.
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Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:11 AM, Feb 17 – 8:28 AM, Feb 18
Kept for victory over hardship and foes, as Lord Rama did before crossing to Lanka.
March 2031
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Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:04 AM, Mar 4 – 6:29 AM, Mar 5
The amla (gooseberry) tree and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together for health and merit.
-
Holika Dahan
Tithi 9:31 AM, Mar 7 – 9:55 AM, Mar 8
The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion.
-
Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga
Tithi 10:06 AM, Mar 8 – 9:59 AM, Mar 9
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.
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Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 6:43 PM, Mar 18 – 4:29 PM, Mar 19
The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
April 2031
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Rama Navami
Tithi 7:19 PM, Mar 31 – 9:39 PM, Apr 1
The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions.
-
Kamada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:25 PM, Apr 2 – 12:46 AM, Apr 4
The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
-
Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 1:49 AM, Apr 17 – 12:17 AM, Apr 18
A fast that grants protection, good fortune and freedom from sin.
-
Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej)
Tithi 12:26 AM, Apr 24 – 2:04 AM, Apr 25
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.
May 2031
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Mohini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:02 PM, May 2 – 3:58 PM, May 3
Frees the devotee from delusion (moha), named after Vishnu's Mohini avatar.
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Narasimha Jayanti
Tithi 3:16 PM, May 4 – 1:44 PM, May 5
Vishnu's man-lion avatar Narasimha appeared at dusk on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi to save Prahlada; devotees fast and worship at twilight.
-
Apara Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 9:27 AM, May 16 – 9:18 AM, May 17
Believed to grant boundless wealth and wash away even grave sins.
June 2031
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Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:21 AM, Jun 1 – 4:36 AM, Jun 2
The strictest Ekadashi of the year — devotees of Vishnu fast without even water.
-
Snana Yatra
Tithi 8:52 PM, Jun 4 – 5:31 PM, Jun 5
On Deva Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath is given a grand ceremonial bath before retiring into seclusion ahead of Rath Yatra.
-
Yogini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:15 PM, Jun 14 – 8:06 PM, Jun 15
A fast that frees one from sin and disease, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
-
Jagannath Rath Yatra
Tithi 6:23 AM, Jun 21 – 8:51 AM, Jun 22
Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots.
-
Ulto Rath Yatra
Tithi 5:21 PM, Jun 29 – 4:01 PM, Jun 30
The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple.
July 2031
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Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:04 PM, Jun 30 – 1:57 PM, Jul 1
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.
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Kamika Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:24 AM, Jul 14 – 9:28 AM, Jul 15
Worship of Vishnu that grants the merit of bathing in all holy rivers.
-
Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins
Tithi 12:13 AM, Jul 30 – 9:42 PM, Jul 30
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.
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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 12:13 AM, Jul 30 – 9:42 PM, Jul 30
Observed by couples who pray to Lord Vishnu for the blessing of children.
August 2031
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Krishna Janmashtami
Tithi 5:01 PM, Aug 8 – 5:20 PM, Aug 9
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
-
Nandotsav
Tithi 5:20 PM, Aug 9 – 6:26 PM, Aug 10
The day after Janmashtami, celebrating Nanda Maharaj's joy at the birth of baby Krishna with sweets and revelry.
-
Aja Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:29 PM, Aug 12 – 12:56 AM, Aug 14
The "unborn" Ekadashi, said to absolve even the gravest of sins.
-
Padmini Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 6:53 AM, Aug 28 – 4:00 AM, Aug 29
The bright (Shukla) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas), kept only in leap-month years.
September 2031
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Parama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:42 PM, Sep 11 – 6:07 PM, Sep 12
The dark (Krishna) Ekadashi of the extra month (Adhik Maas) — held to be exceptionally meritorious.
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Balarama Jayanti
Tithi 10:50 PM, Sep 21 – 9:32 PM, Sep 22
The appearance day of Lord Balarama, Krishna's elder brother and bearer of the plough, on Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi.
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Radhashtami
Tithi 7:49 PM, Sep 23 – 5:50 PM, Sep 24
The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami.
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Parsva Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 1:01 PM, Sep 26 – 10:20 AM, Sep 27
Vishnu turns on his side during cosmic sleep — also called Parivartini or Vamana Ekadashi.
October 2031
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Indira Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:24 AM, Oct 11 – 12:05 PM, Oct 12
Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
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Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:45 PM, Oct 25 – 5:48 PM, Oct 26
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
November 2031
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Rama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:12 AM, Nov 10 – 6:21 AM, Nov 11
Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
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Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Tithi 2:40 AM, Nov 15 – 12:36 AM, Nov 16
Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity.
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Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:31 AM, Nov 24 – 3:34 AM, Nov 25
Vishnu awakens from cosmic sleep, ending Chaturmas so weddings and Tulsi Vivah resume — known in Maharashtra as Kartiki Ekadashi and also as Prabodhini Ekadashi.
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Tulsi Vivah
Tithi 3:44 AM, Nov 25 – 3:12 AM, Nov 26
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.
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Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali
Tithi 3:53 AM, Nov 28 – 4:38 AM, Nov 29
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.
December 2031
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Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 11:24 PM, Dec 9 – 11:12 PM, Dec 10
Marks the appearance of Goddess Ekadashi from Vishnu — the origin of Ekadashi observance.
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Vaikunta Ekadashi
Tithi 4:13 PM, Dec 23 – 4:48 PM, Dec 24
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil.
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Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 4:13 PM, Dec 23 – 4:48 PM, Dec 24
The day the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna, observed with the Mokshada Ekadashi fast.
Tithi start and end times are shown in your local time. Festival dates follow the standard Indian (sunrise) calendar and may vary by a day in other regions, and may differ slightly from regional almanacs (especially around an Adhik Maas).
About the ISKCON Calendar
The ISKCON / Gaudiya Vaishnava calendar highlights Ekadashi fasting days, Krishna and Vaishnava festivals month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
Each entry lists the festival or vrat with its date, the prevailing tithi, and a short note on the observance. Dates are shown for the current and the coming year.