01 January, Tuesday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

02 January, Wednesday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

02 January, Wednesday

Shani Trayodasi

शनि त्रयोदशी

Shani Trayodasi is a day dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn), where devotees fast and offer prayers to mitigate the malefic effects of Shani in their lives, s...

03 January, Thursday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

04 January, Friday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

04 January, Friday

Hanuman Jayanti *Tamil

हनुमान जयंती

Hanuman Jayanti (Tamil) marks the birth of Lord Hanuman, celebrated in Tamil Nadu with devotees fasting, chanting Hanuman Chalisa, and participating in spe...

04 January, Friday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

04 January, Friday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

04 January, Friday

Mauni Amavas

मौनी अमावस्या

Mauni Amavasya is observed on the Amavasya (new moon) of the Magha month, where devotees maintain silence (maun) and bathe in holy rivers to purify their m...

07 January, Monday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

09 January, Wednesday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

10 January, Thursday

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जयंती

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, celebrated with prayers, kirtans, and readings of the Guru...

11 January, Friday

Banada Ashtami

बनदा अष्टमी

Banada Ashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, particularly in some regions of South India, where women fast and perform rituals for the well-being of th...

11 January, Friday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

12 January, Saturday

Banada Ashtami

बनदा अष्टमी

Banada Ashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, particularly in some regions of South India, where women fast and perform rituals for the well-being of th...

12 January, Saturday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

12 January, Saturday

National Youth Day

राष्ट्रीय युवा दिवस

National Youth Day is observed in India to commemorate Swami Vivekananda's birthday, focusing on inspiring the youth towards patriotism, moral responsibili...

12 January, Saturday

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti

स्वामी विवेकानंद जयंती

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of the great Indian monk Swami Vivekananda, honoring his contributions to spirituality, philosop...

14 January, Monday

Makara Jyoti

मकर ज्योति

Makara Jyoti is a celestial event observed at Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, where a divine light is believed to appear on Makar Sankranti day. It is conside...

14 January, Monday

Pongal

पोंगल

Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival celebrated with offerings to the Sun God, cooking sweet rice, and decorating cattle. It marks the end of the harvest sea...

14 January, Monday

Uttarayana

उत्तरायण

Uttarayana marks the Sun's northward journey, considered auspicious for new beginnings and spiritual practices. It is celebrated with kite flying, charity,...

15 January, Tuesday

Dharma Savarni Manvadi

धर्म सावर्णि मन्वादी

Dharma Savarni Manvadi marks the beginning of the reign of the 9th Manu, Dharma Savarni, in Hindu cosmology, symbolizing a new era in the cyclical creation...

15 January, Tuesday

Maatu Pongal

माटु पोंगल

Maatu Pongal is a Tamil festival where cattle are worshipped for their role in agriculture. The cattle are bathed, decorated, and fed special foods as a si...

15 January, Tuesday

Magh Bihu

माघ बिहू

Magh Bihu is an Assamese festival celebrated with feasting, music, and traditional games. It marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the A...

15 January, Tuesday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

15 January, Tuesday

Pausa Putrada Ekadasi

पौष पुत्रदा एकादशी

Pausa Putrada Ekadasi is a significant fasting day where devotees pray to Lord Vishnu, seeking blessings for the well-being and health of their children, a...

15 January, Tuesday

Tailang Swami Jayanti

तैलंग स्वामी जयंती

Tailang Swami Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of the saint Tailang Swami, known for his miraculous powers and deep spiritual wisdom, with devotees...

16 January, Wednesday

Kurma Dvadasi

कुर्म द्वादशी

Kurma Dvadasi celebrates Lord Vishnu's incarnation as the tortoise (Kurma) on the Dvadasi tithi, observed with special prayers, fasts, and offerings to see...

16 January, Wednesday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

16 January, Wednesday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

17 January, Thursday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

18 January, Friday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

19 January, Saturday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

19 January, Saturday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

19 January, Saturday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

19 January, Saturday

Shakambhari Purnima

शाकम्भरी पूर्णिमा

Shakambhari Purnima is dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari, who is worshipped as the provider of vegetation and food, with devotees fasting and offering fruit...

20 January, Sunday

Thai Pusam

थाई पूषम

Thai Pusam is a Tamil festival celebrating Lord Murugan’s victory over evil, where devotees engage in acts of devotion such as carrying kavadi, fasting, ...

22 January, Tuesday

Ramalala Pratishtha Diwas

रामलाला प्रतिष्ठा दिवस

Ramalala Pratishtha Diwas commemorates the day when the idol of Lord Rama was installed in the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, celebrated with rituals and prayers ...

23 January, Wednesday

Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi

लंबोदरा संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha, where devotees fast and pray to Gane...

23 January, Wednesday

Sakat Chauth

सकट चौथ

Sakat Chauth is a fasting day dedicated to Goddess Sakat and Lord Ganesha, observed by women praying for the long life and well-being of their children, wi...

23 January, Wednesday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

23 January, Wednesday

Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

सुभाष चंद्र बोस जयंती

Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Indian freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose, celebrated with patriotic events, speeches, and trib...

26 January, Saturday

Republic Day

गणतंत्र दिवस

Republic Day is celebrated on January 26th in India, marking the adoption of the Indian Constitution, with parades, flag hoisting, and patriotic celebratio...

26 January, Saturday

Vivekananda Jayanti *Samvat

विवेकानंद जयंती संवत

Vivekananda Jayanti *Samvat commemorates the birth of Swami Vivekananda according to the Samvat calendar, celebrated with prayers, lectures, and youth-focu...

27 January, Sunday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

27 January, Sunday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

29 January, Tuesday

Shattila Ekadasi

शततिला एकादशी

Shattila Ekadasi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees donate sesame seeds (til), observe a strict fast, and perform acts of charity to...

30 January, Wednesday

Gandhi Punyatithi

गांधी पुण्यतिथि

Gandhi Punyatithi marks the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, where tributes are paid to his life and legacy through prayers, peace marches, and reflect...

31 January, Thursday

Meru Trayodasi

मेरु त्रयोदशी

Meru Trayodasi is a spiritual observance connected to Lord Shiva, where devotees perform special prayers and rituals for longevity, prosperity, and removal...

31 January, Thursday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

01 February, Friday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

01 February, Friday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

02 February, Saturday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

02 February, Saturday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

02 February, Saturday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

02 February, Saturday

Mauni Amavas

मौनी अमावस्या

Mauni Amavasya is observed on the Amavasya (new moon) of the Magha month, where devotees maintain silence (maun) and bathe in holy rivers to purify their m...

02 February, Saturday

Thai Amavasai

थाई अमावस्या

Thai Amavasai is a significant day for Tamil Hindus, observed by offering rituals for the ancestors (pitru tarpan), with prayers for peace and salvation of...

03 February, Sunday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

03 February, Sunday

Magha Begins *South

माघ प्रारंभ

Magha Begins *South marks the start of the Magha month in South India, a time considered auspicious for spiritual practices, temple visits, and bathing in ...

03 February, Sunday

Magha Navratri

माघ नवरात्रि

Magha Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, observed with fasting, prayers, and devotional rituals to seek her blessin...

06 February, Wednesday

Ganesha Jayanti

गणेश जयंती

Ganesha Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, especially in Maharashtra, where devotees perform special poojas, offer sweets like modaks, and pray ...

06 February, Wednesday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

07 February, Thursday

Vasant Panchami

बसंत पंचमी

Vasant Panchami marks the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, where devotees, especially students and artists, offer prayers for wisdo...

08 February, Friday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

09 February, Saturday

Brahma Savarni Manvadi

ब्रह्म सावर्णि मन्वादी

Brahma Savarni Manvadi refers to the beginning of the rule of the 8th Manu, Brahma Savarni, in Hindu cosmology, signifying the cyclical nature of time and ...

09 February, Saturday

Narmada Jayanti

नर्मदा जयंती

Narmada Jayanti celebrates the birth of the sacred Narmada River, where devotees perform rituals, take holy dips in the river, and offer prayers for purifi...

09 February, Saturday

Ratha Sapthami

रथ सप्तमी

Ratha Sapthami is a festival dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun god), symbolizing the change of seasons, where devotees offer prayers, bathe in holy rivers, ...

10 February, Sunday

Bhishma Ashtami

भीष्म अष्टमी

Bhishma Ashtami honors Bhishma Pitamaha from the Mahabharata, who chose to leave his mortal body on this day; devotees perform tarpan (water offering) to a...

10 February, Sunday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

11 February, Monday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

12 February, Tuesday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

14 February, Thursday

Jaya Ekadasi

जय एकादशी

Jaya Ekadasi is an auspicious fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees observe a fast, offer prayers, and seek the removal of sins and blessing...

14 February, Thursday

Valentine's Day

वैलेंटाइन डे

Valentine's Day is a global celebration of love and affection, where people express their love for romantic partners, friends, and family by exchanging car...

15 February, Friday

Bhishma Dvadasi

भीष्म द्वादशी

Bhishma Dvadasi is the day following Bhishma Ashtami, observed with prayers and rituals for Bhishma Pitamaha, and it is considered auspicious for charity a...

15 February, Friday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

17 February, Sunday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

18 February, Monday

Guru Ravidas Jayanti

गुरु रविदास जयंती

Guru Ravidas Jayanti celebrates the birth of the saint-poet Guru Ravidas, a spiritual leader who advocated for equality and social reform, with prayers, pr...

18 February, Monday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

18 February, Monday

Lalita Jayanti

ललिता जयंती

Lalita Jayanti honors Goddess Lalita, a form of Shakti, where devotees perform special poojas and rituals to seek her blessings for prosperity, protection,...

18 February, Monday

Magha Navratri

माघ नवरात्रि

Magha Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, observed with fasting, prayers, and devotional rituals to seek her blessin...

18 February, Monday

Masi Magam

मासी माघम

Masi Magam is a Tamil festival celebrated on the Magha Nakshatra day in the Tamil month of Masi, where idols of deities are taken to rivers or the sea for ...

18 February, Monday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

18 February, Monday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

19 February, Tuesday

Attukal Pongal

अट्टुकल पोंगल

Attukal Pongal is a festival celebrated in Kerala, dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, where devotees prepare a special dish called Pongal and offer it to the...

19 February, Tuesday

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज जयंती

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the great Maratha king, celebrated with patriotic events, speeches, and cultural program...

21 February, Thursday

Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi

द्विजप्रिय संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi is a fasting day observed for the worship of Lord Ganesha, particularly by those seeking knowledge and wisdom, where devotee...

21 February, Thursday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

23 February, Saturday

Yashoda Jayanti

यशोदा जयंती

Yashoda Jayanti celebrates the birth of Yashoda, the foster mother of Lord Krishna, where devotees express their love and gratitude through prayers, songs,...

24 February, Sunday

Bhanu Sapthami

भानु सप्तमी

Bhanu Sapthami is a day dedicated to the Sun god, Surya, where devotees perform rituals, offer prayers, and take holy dips in rivers to seek health and pro...

24 February, Sunday

Shabari Jayanti

शबरी जयंती

Shabari Jayanti honors the devotee Shabari from the Ramayana, known for her unwavering devotion to Lord Rama, with celebrations that include reciting the R...

25 February, Monday

Janaki Jayanti

जानकी जयंती

Janaki Jayanti celebrates the birth of Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama, where devotees observe fasts, recite prayers, and perform rituals honoring h...

25 February, Monday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

25 February, Monday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

27 February, Wednesday

Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

महर्षि दयानंद सरस्वती जयंती

Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti commemorates the birth of the founder of the Arya Samaj, who emphasized Vedic teachings and social reform, celebrated ...

28 February, Thursday

Vaishnava Vijaya Ekadasi

वैष्णव विजय एकादशी

Vaishnava Vijaya Ekadasi is a specific Ekadasi dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu, where devotees observe fasts, read scriptures, and perform rituals ...

28 February, Thursday

Vijaya Ekadasi

विजय एकादशी

Vijaya Ekadasi is an auspicious fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees fast and engage in prayers to seek victory over difficulties, obstacle...

01 March, Friday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

02 March, Saturday

Maha Shivaratri

महाशिवरात्रि

Maha Shivaratri is a major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, chant mantras, and engage in night-long vigils and prayers to seek ...

02 March, Saturday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

03 March, Sunday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

04 March, Monday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

04 March, Monday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

04 March, Monday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

04 March, Monday

Somavati Amavasya

सोमवती अमावस्या

Somavati Amavasya occurs when Amavasya (new moon day) falls on a Monday, considered highly auspicious for fasting, charity, and bathing in holy rivers to g...

05 March, Tuesday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

05 March, Tuesday

Phalguna Begins *South

फाल्गुन प्रारंभ

Phalguna, the last month in the Hindu calendar, begins in the South, marking the transition toward warmer days and preparation for the Holi festival.

06 March, Wednesday

Ramakrishna Jayanti

रामकृष्ण जयंती

Ramakrishna Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, a revered Indian saint and mystic whose teachings emphasized the unity of a...

08 March, Friday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

10 March, Sunday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

10 March, Sunday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

11 March, Monday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

12 March, Tuesday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

12 March, Tuesday

Phalguna Ashtahnika Begins

फाल्गुन अष्टाह्निका प्रारंभ

Phalguna Ashtahnika, a Jain festival, begins and lasts for eight days, during which followers engage in intense spiritual practices, fasting, and rituals t...

15 March, Friday

Amalaki Ekadasi

अमलकी एकादशी

Amalaki Ekadasi is a sacred fasting day dedicated to the amla tree, believed to be a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, during which devotees fast and pray for ...

15 March, Friday

Karadaiyan Nonbu

करदैयन नोंबू

Karadaiyan Nombu, or Savithri Vratam, is a Tamil festival honoring Savitri, who brought her husband back from Yama. Women worship Goddess Gowri, offer Kara...

16 March, Saturday

Narasimha Dvadasi

नरसिंह द्वादशी

Narasimha Dvadasi is dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Vishnu, and is observed with fasting and prayers to seek his protection and blessings.

17 March, Sunday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

18 March, Monday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

19 March, Tuesday

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti

चैतन्य महाप्रभु जयंती

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti celebrates the birth of the saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a proponent of the Bhakti movement, observed with devotional singing, ...

19 March, Tuesday

Chhoti Holi

छोटी होली

Chhoti Holi, the day before Holi, is celebrated with bonfires symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, where people gather to perform rituals around the ...

19 March, Tuesday

Dol Purnima

डोल पूर्णिमा

Dol Purnima, observed mainly in Bengal, is a celebration of Holi where Lord Krishna's idol is placed on a swing and worshipped, followed by the playful thr...

19 March, Tuesday

Holika Dahan

होलीका दहन

Holika Dahan involves the lighting of a bonfire to commemorate the victory of Prahlad's devotion over the demoness Holika, symbolizing the destruction of e...

19 March, Tuesday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

19 March, Tuesday

Lakshmi Jayanti

लक्ष्मी जयंती

Lakshmi Jayanti celebrates the birth of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, with rituals that involve fasting, prayers, and offerings to i...

19 March, Tuesday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

19 March, Tuesday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

19 March, Tuesday

Phalguna Ashtahnika Ends

फाल्गुन अष्टाह्निका समाप्ति

Phalguna Ashtahnika Ends marks the conclusion of the eight-day Jain festival of intense spiritual practices and fasting, culminating in prayers for peace a...

19 March, Tuesday

Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas

फाल्गुन चौमासी चौदस

Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas is an auspicious day for the Jain community to perform penance, fast, and engage in spiritual activities for purification and mer...

19 March, Tuesday

Savarni Manvadi

सावर्णि मन्वादि

Savarni Manvadi is the day marking the beginning of the rule of Savarni Manu, the future Manu, observed with reverence in Hindu tradition as part of the co...

19 March, Tuesday

Vasanta Purnima

वसंत पूर्णिमा

Vasanta Purnima marks the full moon of spring, celebrated with various rituals to honor nature's renewal, often associated with the worship of deities and ...

20 March, Wednesday

Bhratri Dwitiya

भाई दूज

Bhratri Dwitiya, similar to Bhai Dooj, is celebrated by sisters who invite their brothers to their homes, offering them food and performing rituals to stre...

20 March, Wednesday

Holi

होली

Holi is the festival of colors, celebrated with great enthusiasm by throwing colored powders, dancing, and singing, symbolizing the arrival of spring, the ...

20 March, Wednesday

Panguni Uthiram

पंगुनी उथिरम

Panguni Uthiram, a significant Tamil festival, celebrates divine marriages like that of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, marked by grand temple processions ...

21 March, Thursday

Bhai Dooj

भाई दूज

Bhai Dooj, celebrated by brothers and sisters, involves sisters applying a ceremonial tilak on their brothers' foreheads and praying for their well-being, ...

22 March, Friday

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज जयंती

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti commemorates the birth of the legendary Maratha king, celebrated with grand processions, speeches, and cultural events ...

23 March, Saturday

Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi

भालचंद्र संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles and bring prosperity, with devotees offering pray...

23 March, Saturday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

23 March, Saturday

Shaheed Diwas

शहीद दिवस

Shaheed Diwas, observed in memory of India's martyrs, including Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, is marked by ceremonies honoring their sacrifice in the...

24 March, Sunday

Ranga Panchami

रंग पंचमी

Ranga Panchami is celebrated five days after Holi, with a continuation of color-throwing festivities, symbolizing the triumph of righteousness and marking ...

25 March, Monday

Sheetala Sapthami

शीतला सप्तमी

Sheetala Sapthami is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, worshipped for protection against diseases, particularly smallpox, with rituals involving offerings of ...

26 March, Tuesday

Basoda

बसोड़ा

Basoda, closely associated with Sheetala Ashtami, involves devotees preparing and consuming food cooked the previous day as a ritual offering to Sheetala M...

26 March, Tuesday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

26 March, Tuesday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

26 March, Tuesday

Phalguna, Krishna Saptami

फाल्गुन, कृष्ण सप्तमी

Phalguna, Krishna Saptami falls on the seventh day of the waning moon in the month of Phalguna, observed with religious rituals that may include fasting an...

26 March, Tuesday

Sheetala Ashtami

शीतला अष्टमी

Sheetala Ashtami is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, observed by offering cold food to the deity and praying for protection from diseases, particularly small...

29 March, Friday

Papmochani Ekadasi

पापमोचनी एकादशी

Papmochani Ekadasi is a sacred fasting day observed to cleanse sins and seek forgiveness, during which devotees fast and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu for a...

31 March, Sunday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

31 March, Sunday

Shani Trayodasi

शनि त्रयोदशी

Shani Trayodasi is a day dedicated to Lord Shani, the god of justice and karma, where devotees fast and perform special prayers to mitigate the adverse eff...

01 April, Monday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

01 April, Monday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

02 April, Tuesday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

02 April, Tuesday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

02 April, Tuesday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

02 April, Tuesday

Somavati Amavasya

सोमवती अमावस्या

Somavati Amavasya occurs when Amavasya (new moon day) falls on a Monday, considered highly auspicious for fasting, charity, and bathing in holy rivers to g...

03 April, Wednesday

Caitra Begins *South

चैत्र प्रारंभ

Caitra Begins *South marks the start of the month of Caitra in the southern regions, marking the onset of spring and the beginning of the new Hindu calenda...

03 April, Wednesday

Caitra Navratri

चैत्र नवरात्रि

Caitra Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, where devotees observe fasting, perform rituals, and worship different forms of the godd...

03 April, Wednesday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

03 April, Wednesday

Gudi Padwa

गुड़ी पड़वा

Gudi Padwa is the Maharashtrian New Year, celebrated with hoisting a gudi (flag) outside homes, symbolizing victory and prosperity, along with prayers, pro...

03 April, Wednesday

Jhulelal Jayanti

झूलेलाल जयंती

Jhulelal Jayanti celebrates the birth of Jhulelal, the revered deity of the Sindhi community, observed with processions, prayers, and cultural events to ho...

03 April, Wednesday

Ugadi

उगादी

Ugadi, celebrated primarily in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, marks the Hindu New Year, observed with rituals like oil baths, temple visits, and...

06 April, Saturday

Gangaur

गंगौर

Gangaur is a major festival in Rajasthan, celebrating Goddess Gauri’s reunion with Lord Shiva, where married women pray for marital happiness and unmarri...

06 April, Saturday

Gauri Puja

गौरी पूजा

Gauri Puja is a festival dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati), performed by women, especially in Maharashtra, to invoke marital bliss and prosperity, invol...

06 April, Saturday

Matsya Jayanti

मत्स्य जयंती

Matsya Jayanti commemorates the appearance of Lord Vishnu in the form of Matsya (fish) to save the world from a great deluge, observed with prayers and off...

06 April, Saturday

Swayambhuva Manvadi

स्वयंभुव मन्वादी

Swayambhuva Manvadi marks the beginning of the rule of the first Manu, Swayambhuva, in Hindu cosmology, an occasion of reverence and reflection on cosmic c...

07 April, Sunday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

07 April, Sunday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

08 April, Monday

Lakshmi Panchami

लक्ष्मी पंचमी

Lakshmi Panchami is a day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, worshipped for wealth and prosperity, with devotees offering prayers, fasting, and performing ritua...

08 April, Monday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

09 April, Tuesday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

09 April, Tuesday

Yamuna Chhath

यमुना छठ

Yamuna Chhath is dedicated to the worship of the Yamuna River, where devotees take holy dips and perform rituals along the riverbanks to seek blessings for...

10 April, Wednesday

Caitra Navapada Oli Begins

चैत्र नवपद ओली प्रारंभ

Caitra Navapada Oli Begins, observed by Jains, marks the start of a nine-day period of fasting, penance, and meditation aimed at spiritual purification and...

11 April, Thursday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

12 April, Friday

Rama Navami

राम नवमी

Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, with devotees fasting, chanting hymns, and participating in processions and dr...

12 April, Friday

Swaminarayan Jayanti

स्वामिनारायण जयंती

Swaminarayan Jayanti commemorates the birth of Lord Swaminarayan, the founder of the Swaminarayan sect, observed with devotional activities, spiritual disc...

12 April, Friday

Tara Jayanti

तारा जयंती

Tara Jayanti is a day dedicated to Goddess Tara, a Tantric form of the divine feminine known for her compassion and power, with devotees performing special...

14 April, Sunday

Ambedkar Jayanti

अंबेडकर जयंती

Ambedkar Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and champion of social justice, observed...

14 April, Sunday

Kamada Ekadasi

कमदा एकादशी

Kamada Ekadasi is a fasting day observed to eliminate sins and fulfill desires, with devotees offering prayers to Lord Vishnu and abstaining from food and ...

15 April, Monday

Baisakhi

बैसाखी

Baisakhi, or Vaisakhi, is a Punjabi harvest festival celebrated with prayers, music, and dance. It marks the Sikh New Year and the formation of the Khalsa ...

15 April, Monday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

15 April, Monday

Puthandu

पुथंडु

Puthandu, or Tamil New Year, is celebrated with prayers, feasts, and cultural events. It marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar and is considered an aus...

15 April, Monday

Thrissur Pooram

त्रिशूर पूराम

Thrissur Pooram is one of Kerala’s grandest temple festivals, marked by a spectacular display of decorated elephants, traditional music, fireworks, and t...

15 April, Monday

Vamana Dvadasi

वामन द्वादशी

Vamana Dvadasi is dedicated to Lord Vamana, an avatar of Vishnu, who is worshipped on this day for protection and spiritual upliftment, with devotees fasti...

16 April, Tuesday

Mahavir Swami Jayanti

महावीर स्वामी जयंती

Mahavir Swami Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism, observed with processions, prayers, and teachings that emphasize n...

17 April, Wednesday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

18 April, Thursday

Caitra Navapada Oli Ends

चैत्र नवपद ओली समाप्त

Caitra Navapada Oli Ends marks the conclusion of the nine-day Jain spiritual period of fasting and meditation, where followers focus on purifying their sou...

18 April, Thursday

Chitra Pournami

चित्र पौर्णमी

Chitra Pournami, celebrated on the full moon day of the Tamil month Chithirai, is dedicated to Chitragupta, the celestial record-keeper, with devotees perf...

18 April, Thursday

Hanuman Janmotsava

हनुमान जन्मोत्सव

Hanuman Janmotsava is a special celebration of Hanuman’s birth, observed with devotional singing, prayers, and acts of charity, particularly in North Ind...

18 April, Thursday

Hanuman Jayanti

हनुमान जयंती

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the devoted follower of Lord Rama, with devotees fasting, reciting Hanuman Chalisa, and visiting temp...

18 April, Thursday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

18 April, Thursday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

18 April, Thursday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

18 April, Thursday

Swarochisha Manvadi

स्वरोचिष मन्वादि

Swarochisha Manvadi marks the beginning of the reign of Swarochisha Manu, the second Manu in Hindu cosmology, a day of reverence for the ancient time cycle...

21 April, Sunday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

21 April, Sunday

Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi

विकट संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi is a day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting and prayers to remove obstacles and bring prosperity, with devotees br...

22 April, Monday

Earth Day

पृथ्वी दिवस

Earth Day is a global event that promotes environmental awareness and conservation, with activities focused on protecting the planet, such as tree planting...

25 April, Thursday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

25 April, Thursday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

25 April, Thursday

Varshitapa Arambha

वर्षिताप आरम्भ

Varshitapa Arambha marks the beginning of the year-long penance observed by Jains, particularly dedicated to Lord Rishabhanatha, where followers engage in ...

28 April, Sunday

Vallabhacharya Jayanti

वल्लभाचार्य जयंती

Vallabhacharya Jayanti celebrates the birth of the Vaishnava saint Vallabhacharya, founder of the Pushti Marg sect, with followers engaging in devotional s...

28 April, Sunday

Varuthini Ekadasi

वरुथिनी एकादशी

Varuthini Ekadasi is a fasting day observed for seeking protection from misfortunes and bad karma, with devotees worshipping Lord Vishnu and observing stri...

29 April, Monday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

30 April, Tuesday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

01 May, Wednesday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

02 May, Thursday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

02 May, Thursday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

02 May, Thursday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

03 May, Friday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

03 May, Friday

Vaisakha Begins *South

वैशाख प्रारंभ

Vaisakha Begins *South marks the start of the month of Vaisakha in southern India, a time of agricultural significance and religious observances dedicated ...

04 May, Saturday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

05 May, Sunday

Akshaya Tritiya

अक्षय तृतीया

Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, celebrated with rituals of wealth and prosperity, including buying gol...

05 May, Sunday

Matangi Jayanti

मतंगी जयंती

Matangi Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Matangi, the Tantric form of Saraswati, celebrated with rituals and prayers seeking knowledge, creativity, and spir...

05 May, Sunday

Parashurama Jayanti

परशुराम जयंती

Parashurama Jayanti commemorates the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, observed with prayers, fasting, and offerings to seek his bless...

05 May, Sunday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

05 May, Sunday

Treta Yuga

त्रेतायुग

Treta Yuga marks the beginning of the second of the four Yugas (epochs) in Hindu cosmology, when Lord Rama lived, symbolizing an age of righteousness and d...

05 May, Sunday

Varshitapa Parana

वर्षितप पराण

Varshitapa Parana marks the conclusion of the year-long Jain penance known as Varshitapa, with devotees breaking their fast after offering prayers and comp...

06 May, Monday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

07 May, Tuesday

Ramanuja Jayanti

रामानुज जयंती

Ramanuja Jayanti celebrates the birth of the great Vaishnava saint and philosopher Ramanuja, whose teachings on qualified non-dualism are observed through ...

07 May, Tuesday

Shankaracharya Jayanti

शंकराचार्य जयंती

Shankaracharya Jayanti celebrates the birth of Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher and proponent of Advaita Vedanta, observed with readings of his wo...

07 May, Tuesday

Surdas Jayanti

सूरदास जयंती

Surdas Jayanti honors the birth of the blind saint and poet Surdas, known for his devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna, with recitations of his poems...

08 May, Wednesday

Shankaracharya Jayanti

शंकराचार्य जयंती

Shankaracharya Jayanti celebrates the birth of Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher and proponent of Advaita Vedanta, observed with readings of his wo...

08 May, Wednesday

Surdas Jayanti

सूरदास जयंती

Surdas Jayanti honors the birth of the blind saint and poet Surdas, known for his devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna, with recitations of his poems...

09 May, Thursday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

09 May, Thursday

Tagore Jayanti

तागोर जयंती

Tagore Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate poet, writer, and philosopher. It is celebrated with cultural programs, ...

10 May, Friday

Ganga Sapthami

गंगा सप्तमी

Ganga Sapthami celebrates the descent of the sacred Ganga River to Earth, with devotees offering prayers, bathing in the river, and performing rituals to h...

11 May, Saturday

Bagalamukhi Jayanti

बगलामुखी जयंती

Bagalamukhi Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Bagalamukhi, one of the ten Mahavidyas, where devotees perform special rituals and prayers to seek her blessing...

11 May, Saturday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

12 May, Sunday

Mother's Day

माँ का दिन

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on the second Sund...

12 May, Sunday

Sita Navami

सीता नवमी

Sita Navami marks the birth of Goddess Sita, consort of Lord Rama, celebrated with prayers, fasting, and reading of the Ramayana, especially focusing on Si...

12 May, Sunday

Thrissur Pooram

त्रिशूर पूराम

Thrissur Pooram is one of Kerala’s grandest temple festivals, marked by a spectacular display of decorated elephants, traditional music, fireworks, and t...

13 May, Monday

Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan

महावीर स्वामी केवलग्यान

Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan commemorates the day Lord Mahavira attained omniscience (Kevalgyan), celebrated by Jains with prayers, fasting, and discussions o...

14 May, Tuesday

Parashurama Dvadasi

परशुराम द्वादशी

Parashurama Dvadasi is observed in honor of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, who is worshipped for his valor and righteousness, with devotees ...

15 May, Wednesday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

16 May, Thursday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

16 May, Thursday

Chhinnamasta Jayanti

छिन्नमस्ता जयंती

Chhinnamasta Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Chhinnamasta, the fierce form of Shakti, with Tantric rituals and offerings performed to seek her blessings fo...

16 May, Thursday

Narasimha Jayanti

नरसिंह जयंती

Narasimha Jayanti celebrates the appearance of Lord Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Vishnu, who took the form of a half-lion, half-man to protect his devot...

17 May, Friday

Buddha Purnima

बुद्ध पूर्णिमा

Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha, celebrated with prayers, meditation, and offerings at Budd...

17 May, Friday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

17 May, Friday

Kurma Jayanti

कुर्म जयंती

Kurma Jayanti marks the appearance of Lord Vishnu’s Kurma (tortoise) avatar, celebrated with prayers and rituals seeking stability, strength, and protect...

17 May, Friday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

17 May, Friday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

17 May, Friday

Vaikasi Visakam

वैशाखी विशाखम

Vaikasi Visakam is a Tamil festival celebrating the birth of Lord Murugan, son of Shiva and Parvati, observed with processions, special pujas, and celebrat...

17 May, Friday

Vaisakha Purnima

वैशाख पूर्णिमा

Vaisakha Purnima is the full moon day in the month of Vaisakha, considered sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists, with various religious rituals and fasting...

18 May, Saturday

Narada Jayanti

नारद जयंती

Narada Jayanti celebrates the birth of Sage Narada, the divine messenger and devotee of Vishnu, observed with prayers and readings of his stories from the ...

20 May, Monday

Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi

एकदंत संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi is a day dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his Ekadanta form, celebrated with fasting, prayers, and rituals to seek Ganesha’s ble...

20 May, Monday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

24 May, Friday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

24 May, Friday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

26 May, Sunday

Hanuman Jayanti *Telugu

हनुमान जयंती

Hanuman Jayanti *Telugu celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman as per the Telugu calendar, with devotees performing special pujas, chanting the Hanuman Chali...

27 May, Monday

Apara Ekadasi

अपरा एकादशी

Apara Ekadasi is a fasting day observed to atone for past sins and seek salvation, with devotees worshipping Lord Vishnu and abstaining from grains to gain...

27 May, Monday

Vaishnava Apara Ekadasi

वैष्णव अपरा एकादशी

Vaishnava Apara Ekadasi is specifically observed by Vaishnavites, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where fasting and prayers are performed to rid oneself of bad k...

28 May, Tuesday

Agni Nakshatram Ends

अग्नि नक्षत्रम समाप्ति

Agni Nakshatram Ends marks the conclusion of the hottest period in the Tamil calendar, symbolizing relief from intense heat and the transition to more temp...

29 May, Wednesday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

30 May, Thursday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

30 May, Thursday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

31 May, Friday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

31 May, Friday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

31 May, Friday

World No Tobacco Day

विश्व तंबाकू निषेध दिवस

World No Tobacco Day is a global health awareness day dedicated to highlighting the dangers of tobacco use, with campaigns encouraging people to quit smoki...

01 June, Saturday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

01 June, Saturday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

01 June, Saturday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

01 June, Saturday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

01 June, Saturday

Shani Jayanti

शनि जयंती

Shani Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Shani, the god of justice and karma, observed with special prayers and rituals to appease Shani and seek relief from ...

01 June, Saturday

Vaisakha Amavasya

वैशाख अमावस्या

Vaisakha Amavasya is the new moon day of the Vaisakha month, considered auspicious for performing rituals for ancestors (Pitru Tarpan) and seeking their bl...

01 June, Saturday

Vat Savitri Vrat

वट सावित्री व्रत

Vat Savitri Vrat is a Hindu fasting ritual where married women pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands, commemorating the story of Savitri,...

02 June, Sunday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

02 June, Sunday

Jyeshta Begins *South

ज्येष्ठ प्रारंभ

Jyeshta Begins *South marks the start of the Jyeshta month in the southern Hindu calendar, associated with the onset of the summer season and significant r...

04 June, Tuesday

Maharana Pratap Jayanti

महाराणा प्रताप जयंती

Maharana Pratap Jayanti commemorates the birth of Maharana Pratap, the brave Rajput king known for his resistance against Mughal rule, celebrated with trib...

05 June, Wednesday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

07 June, Friday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

09 June, Sunday

Dhumavati Jayanti

धूमावती जयंती

Dhumavati Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Dhumavati, one of the Mahavidyas in Tantric traditions, where devotees perform rituals to seek her blessings for ...

09 June, Sunday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

10 June, Monday

Mahesh Navami

महेश नवमी

Mahesh Navami is the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly celebrated by the Maheshwari community, with prayers, fasting, and religious events to ...

11 June, Tuesday

Ganga Dussehra

गंगा दशहरा

Ganga Dussehra celebrates the descent of the sacred Ganga River from heaven to earth, observed with devotees taking holy dips in the river, offering prayer...

12 June, Wednesday

Gayatri Jayanti

गायत्री जयंती

Gayatri Jayanti marks the appearance of Goddess Gayatri, the embodiment of the Gayatri Mantra, celebrated with chanting of the mantra, prayers, and rituals...

12 June, Wednesday

Nirjala Ekadasi

निर्जला एकादशी

Nirjala Ekadasi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees abstain from both food and water, believed to provide the combined merit of all 2...

13 June, Thursday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

13 June, Thursday

Ramalakshmana Dvadasi

रामलक्ष्मण द्वादशी

Ramalakshmana Dvadasi is dedicated to Lord Rama and Lakshmana, celebrated with prayers and offerings in their honor, seeking protection, strength, and guid...

15 June, Saturday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

15 June, Saturday

Kabirdas Jayanti

कबीरदास जयंती

Kabirdas Jayanti commemorates the birth of the poet-saint Kabirdas, known for his teachings on spirituality and social reform, celebrated with readings of ...

15 June, Saturday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

15 June, Saturday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

15 June, Saturday

Vaivaswata Manvadi

वैवस्वत मन्वादि

Vaivaswata Manvadi marks the beginning of the rule of Vaivaswata Manu, the current Manu in Hindu cosmology, honored with prayers and reflections on cosmic ...

15 June, Saturday

Vat Purnima Vrat

वत पूर्णिमा व्रत

Vat Purnima Vrat is a festival where married women worship the banyan tree and observe a fast for the long life and well-being of their husbands, inspired ...

16 June, Sunday

Father's Day

पिता दिवस

Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers, fatherhood, and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. It is celebrated on the thi...

19 June, Wednesday

Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi

कृष्णपिंगला संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi is a day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting and prayers for the removal of obstacles, with special rituals...

19 June, Wednesday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

21 June, Friday

International Yoga Day

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस

International Yoga Day is celebrated worldwide to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga for mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, with mass yoga...

23 June, Sunday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

23 June, Sunday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

26 June, Wednesday

Yogini Ekadasi

योगिनी एकादशी

Yogini Ekadasi is a significant fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed to atone for sins and seek spiritual progress, with the belief that it helps...

27 June, Thursday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

27 June, Thursday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

28 June, Friday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

28 June, Friday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

28 June, Friday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

29 June, Saturday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

29 June, Saturday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

29 June, Saturday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

30 June, Sunday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

30 June, Sunday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

30 June, Sunday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

01 July, Monday

Ashadha Begins *South

आषाढ़ प्रारंभ

Ashadha Begins *South marks the start of the month of Ashadha in southern India, associated with monsoon rains and a period of religious observances dedica...

01 July, Monday

Ashadha Navratri

आषाढ़ नवरात्रि

Ashadha Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, celebrated with fasting, prayers, and religious rituals, focusing on spi...

01 July, Monday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

02 July, Tuesday

Jagannath Rathyatra

जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा

Jagannath Rathyatra is the grand chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, celebrated with immense devotion in Puri, where the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, and...

04 July, Thursday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

05 July, Friday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

08 July, Monday

Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins

आषाढ़ अष्टाह्निका प्रारंभ

Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins marks the start of the eight-day Jain festival of Ashtahnika, involving fasting, prayers, and meditation, focusing on spiritual u...

08 July, Monday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

11 July, Thursday

Devshayani Ekadasi

देवशयनी एकादशी

Devshayani Ekadasi marks the day when Lord Vishnu enters a deep slumber for four months (Chaturmas), where devotees fast, offer prayers, and avoid auspicio...

12 July, Friday

Gauri Vrat Begins

गौरी व्रत प्रारंभ

Gauri Vrat Begins is a fasting period observed by unmarried girls, mainly in Gujarat, where they worship Goddess Parvati and fast for five days to seek a g...

12 July, Friday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

12 July, Friday

Vasudeva Dvadasi

वासुदेव द्वादशी

Vasudeva Dvadasi is observed on the day after Devshayani Ekadasi, with rituals focused on the worship of Lord Vasudeva (an aspect of Lord Krishna), where d...

13 July, Saturday

Jayaparvati Vrat Begins

जयपरवतइ व्रत आरंभ

Jayaparvati Vrat Begins is a five-day fasting ritual observed by women, especially in Gujarat, to seek the blessings of Goddess Parvati for the well-being ...

14 July, Sunday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

15 July, Monday

Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends

आषाढ़ अष्टाह्निका समाप्ति

Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends marks the end of an eight-day Jain festival observed with prayers, meditation, and rituals aimed at spiritual purification and self...

15 July, Monday

Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas

आषाढ़ चौमासी चौदस

Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas is observed on the 14th day of the Ashadha month, dedicated to Lord Shiva, with rituals including fasting and prayers to purify th...

15 July, Monday

Ashadha Purnima

आषाढ़ पूर्णिमा

Ashadha Purnima is the full moon day in the Ashadha month, considered auspicious for performing rituals, fasting, and bathing in holy rivers, and is also s...

15 July, Monday

Chakshusha Manvadi

चक्षुषा मन्वादि

Chakshusha Manvadi marks the beginning of the reign of Chakshusha Manu, the 6th Manu in Hindu cosmology, signifying a new era in the cyclical process of cr...

15 July, Monday

Gauri Vrat Ends

गौरी व्रत समाप्ति

Gauri Vrat Ends marks the conclusion of the five-day fasting period, where participants break their fast after offering prayers and rituals to Goddess Parv...

15 July, Monday

Guru Purnima

गुरु पूर्णिमा

Guru Purnima is a day dedicated to honoring spiritual teachers and gurus, celebrated with devotional rituals, guru puja (worship), and expressions of grati...

15 July, Monday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

15 July, Monday

Kokila Vrat

कोकिला व्रत

Kokila Vrat is a fasting day dedicated to Goddess Parvati, observed particularly by women to seek happiness and longevity for their husbands, with rituals ...

15 July, Monday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

15 July, Monday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

15 July, Monday

Vyasa Puja

व्यास पूजा

Vyasa Puja is performed on Guru Purnima to honor Sage Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata and a revered guru in Hindu tradition, where devotees offer pray...

17 July, Wednesday

Jayaparvati Vrat Ends

जयपरवतइ व्रत समाप्ति

Jayaparvati Vrat Ends marks the conclusion of the five-day fast, where women break their fast after offering special prayers to Goddess Parvati, seeking he...

18 July, Thursday

Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi

गजानन संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with prayers, chanting of Ganesha mantras, and rituals performed after mo...

18 July, Thursday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

22 July, Monday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

22 July, Monday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

25 July, Thursday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

26 July, Friday

Kamika Ekadasi

कामिका एकादशी

Kamika Ekadasi is an auspicious fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees fast and pray for the cleansing of sins and to attain moksha (liberati...

26 July, Friday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

27 July, Saturday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

28 July, Sunday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

29 July, Monday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

30 July, Tuesday

Aadi Amavasai

आदि अमावस्या

Aadi Amavasai is an important day for Tamil Hindus to offer tarpan (water offerings) and rituals for their ancestors, praying for their peace and salvation...

30 July, Tuesday

Ashadha Amavasya

आषाढ़ अमावस्या

Ashadha Amavasya is the new moon day of the Ashadha month, considered auspicious for performing shraddha (ancestral rituals) and tarpan for the well-being ...

30 July, Tuesday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

30 July, Tuesday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

30 July, Tuesday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

31 July, Wednesday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

31 July, Wednesday

Sravana Begins

श्रावण प्रारंभ

Sravana Begins marks the start of the holy Shravan month, considered sacred for worship of Lord Shiva, with devotees observing fasts, visiting temples, and...

02 August, Friday

Andal Jayanthi

आंदल जयंती

Andal Jayanthi celebrates the birth of Andal, a revered Tamil poet-saint and devotee of Lord Vishnu, where devotees sing her hymns and offer prayers at Vis...

02 August, Friday

Hariyali Teej

हरियाली तीज

Hariyali Teej is a festival celebrated by women, particularly in North India, where they fast, dress in green attire, sing traditional songs, and worship G...

03 August, Saturday

Aadi Perukku

आदि पेरुक्कु

Aadi Perukku is a Tamil festival celebrated on the 18th day of the Aadi month, where devotees, particularly women, perform rituals near water bodies, offer...

03 August, Saturday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

04 August, Sunday

Friendship Day

मित्रता दिवस

Friendship Day is a day to celebrate and appreciate friendships. It is celebrated on the first Sunday of August.

04 August, Sunday

Gayatri Japam (Rig & Yajur Veda)

गायत्री जपम् (ऋग्वेद और यजुर्वेद)

Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenmen...

04 August, Sunday

Nag Panchami

नाग पंचमी

Nag Panchami is a day dedicated to the worship of snakes (Nagas), where devotees offer milk, flowers, and prayers to snake deities, seeking protection from...

05 August, Monday

1st Somvar Vrat

पहला सोमवार व्रत

Somvar Vrat is observed on Mondays to worship Lord Shiva. It is believed to bring prosperity, health, and happiness. 1 Mondays have passed since the start ...

05 August, Monday

Gayatri Japam (Rig & Yajur Veda)

गायत्री जपम् (ऋग्वेद और यजुर्वेद)

Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenmen...

05 August, Monday

Kalki Jayanti

कल्कि जयंती

Kalki Jayanti celebrates the future incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Kalki, who is believed to come at the end of the current Kali Yuga to restore righteousne...

05 August, Monday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

06 August, Tuesday

1st Mangala Gauri Vrat

प्रथम मंगल गौरी व्रत

dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati), where married women fast and perform rituals for the well-being and long life of their husbands.

06 August, Tuesday

Bhanu Sapthami

भानु सप्तमी

Bhanu Sapthami is dedicated to the Sun god, Surya, where devotees offer prayers, bathe in rivers, and perform rituals to honor the Sun, seeking good health...

06 August, Tuesday

Tulsidas Jayanti

तुलसीदास जयंती

Tulsidas Jayanti celebrates the birth of the great poet-saint Tulsidas, author of the Ramcharitmanas, with devotees reciting his verses, participating in p...

07 August, Wednesday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

08 August, Thursday

Varalakshmi Vrat

वरलक्ष्मी व्रत

Varalakshmi Vrat is a festival where married women worship Goddess Lakshmi, offering prayers, fasting, and tying sacred threads to seek her blessings for p...

09 August, Friday

Sravana Putrada Ekadasi

श्रावण पुत्रदा एकादशी

Sravana Putrada Ekadasi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed by those desiring children, where devotees fast and perform rituals to seek ble...

09 August, Friday

Varalakshmi Vrat

वरलक्ष्मी व्रत

Varalakshmi Vrat is a festival where married women worship Goddess Lakshmi, offering prayers, fasting, and tying sacred threads to seek her blessings for p...

10 August, Saturday

Damodara Dvadasi

दामोदर द्वादशी

Damodara Dvadasi is observed the day after Putrada Ekadasi, where devotees perform rituals dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Damodara form, seeking forgivene...

10 August, Saturday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

10 August, Saturday

Varalakshmi Vrat

वरलक्ष्मी व्रत

Varalakshmi Vrat is a festival where married women worship Goddess Lakshmi, offering prayers, fasting, and tying sacred threads to seek her blessings for p...

11 August, Sunday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

11 August, Sunday

Shani Trayodasi

शनि त्रयोदशी

Shani Trayodasi is a day dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn), observed with fasting and prayers to seek protection from the ill effects of Shani and to remove...

11 August, Sunday

Varalakshmi Vrat

वरलक्ष्मी व्रत

Varalakshmi Vrat is a festival where married women worship Goddess Lakshmi, offering prayers, fasting, and tying sacred threads to seek her blessings for p...

12 August, Monday

1st Somvar Vrat

पहला सोमवार व्रत

Somvar Vrat is observed on Mondays to worship Lord Shiva. It is believed to bring prosperity, health, and happiness. 1 Mondays have passed since the start ...

12 August, Monday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

12 August, Monday

Varalakshmi Vrat

वरलक्ष्मी व्रत

Varalakshmi Vrat is a festival where married women worship Goddess Lakshmi, offering prayers, fasting, and tying sacred threads to seek her blessings for p...

13 August, Tuesday

1st Mangala Gauri Vrat

प्रथम मंगल गौरी व्रत

dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati), where married women fast and perform rituals for the well-being and long life of their husbands.

13 August, Tuesday

Gayatri Jayanti

गायत्री जयंती

Gayatri Jayanti celebrates the manifestation of Goddess Gayatri, the personification of the Gayatri mantra, with devotees chanting the mantra and performin...

13 August, Tuesday

Hayagriva Jayanti

हयग्रीव जयंती

Hayagriva Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hayagriva, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, known as the god of wisdom, where devotees perform prayers and rit...

13 August, Tuesday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

13 August, Tuesday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

13 August, Tuesday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

13 August, Tuesday

Narali Purnima

नारली पूर्णिमा

Narali Purnima is a festival observed by fishermen in Maharashtra and coastal regions, where they offer coconuts to the sea to appease the sea god and seek...

13 August, Tuesday

Rakhi

राखी

Rakhi is the sacred thread tied by sisters on their brothers' wrists during Raksha Bandhan, symbolizing the sister’s prayers for her brother’s protecti...

13 August, Tuesday

Raksha Bandhan

रक्षा बंधन

Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, where sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on their brothers' wrists, and br...

13 August, Tuesday

Rigveda Upakarma

ऋग्वेद उपाकर्म

Rigveda Upakarma is a ritual performed by Brahmins to mark the beginning of the study of the Rigveda, where sacred threads are changed, and Vedic mantras a...

13 August, Tuesday

Sanskrit Diwas

संस्कृत दिवस

Sanskrit Diwas is a day dedicated to celebrating the ancient language of Sanskrit, with events like speeches, debates, and prayers aimed at promoting the s...

13 August, Tuesday

Varalakshmi Vrat

वरलक्ष्मी व्रत

Varalakshmi Vrat is a festival where married women worship Goddess Lakshmi, offering prayers, fasting, and tying sacred threads to seek her blessings for p...

13 August, Tuesday

Yajurveda Upakarma

यजुर्वेद उपाकर्म

Yajurveda Upakarma is similar to Rigveda Upakarma but specific to the Yajurveda, where Brahmins renew their commitment to Vedic studies by changing their s...

14 August, Wednesday

Gayatri Japam (Rig & Yajur Veda)

गायत्री जपम् (ऋग्वेद और यजुर्वेद)

Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenmen...

15 August, Thursday

Gayatri Japam (Rig & Yajur Veda)

गायत्री जपम् (ऋग्वेद और यजुर्वेद)

Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenmen...

15 August, Thursday

Independence Day

स्वतंत्रता दिवस

Independence Day, celebrated on August 15th in India, marks the country’s freedom from British rule, observed with flag hoisting, parades, and patriotic ...

16 August, Friday

Kajari Teej

कजरी तीज

Kajari Teej is a North Indian festival observed by women, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where they fast and pray for the well-being of their hus...

16 August, Friday

Varalakshmi Vrat

वरलक्ष्मी व्रत

Varalakshmi Vrat is a festival where married women worship Goddess Lakshmi, offering prayers, fasting, and tying sacred threads to seek her blessings for p...

17 August, Saturday

Bahula Chaturthi

बहुला चतुर्थी

Bahula Chaturthi is a day dedicated to the worship of cows, where devotees offer prayers and fast, seeking blessings for health and prosperity, and express...

17 August, Saturday

Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi

हेमम्ब संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi is a Sankashti Chaturthi dedicated to the five-headed form of Lord Ganesha, Heramba, where devotees fast and pray to overcome c...

17 August, Saturday

Maha Sangada Hara Chathurti

महासंगद हरा चतुर्थी

Maha Sangada Hara Chathurti is a special observance of Lord Ganesha, where devotees fast and offer prayers for the removal of obstacles and relief from dif...

17 August, Saturday

Nag Pancham

नाग पंचमी

Nag Pancham is a Gujarati festival where snakes are worshipped for protection from snakebites and to seek blessings of fertility and prosperity, with offer...

17 August, Saturday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

19 August, Monday

1st Somvar Vrat

पहला सोमवार व्रत

Somvar Vrat is observed on Mondays to worship Lord Shiva. It is believed to bring prosperity, health, and happiness. 1 Mondays have passed since the start ...

19 August, Monday

Balarama Jayanti

बलराम जयंती

Balarama Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna, where devotees worship him for strength, protection, and agricul...

19 August, Monday

Randhan Chhath

रंधन छठ

Randhan Chhath is celebrated a day before Shitala Satam in Gujarat, where women prepare special food that is consumed cold the next day, as cooking is avoi...

20 August, Tuesday

1st Mangala Gauri Vrat

प्रथम मंगल गौरी व्रत

dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati), where married women fast and perform rituals for the well-being and long life of their husbands.

20 August, Tuesday

Bhanu Sapthami

भानु सप्तमी

Bhanu Sapthami is a day dedicated to the worship of the Sun god, where devotees offer prayers, perform sun salutations, and bathe in holy rivers to seek he...

20 August, Tuesday

Shitala Satam

शीतला सत्तम

Shitala Satam is a festival dedicated to Goddess Shitala, observed in Gujarat and Rajasthan, where devotees avoid cooking and offer prayers to the goddess ...

21 August, Wednesday

Indra Savarni Manvadi

इंद्र सावर्णि मन्वादि

Indra Savarni Manvadi marks the beginning of the reign of the 7th Manu, Indra Savarni, in Hindu cosmology, symbolizing a new epoch in the cyclic process of...

21 August, Wednesday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

21 August, Wednesday

Kali Jayanti

काली जयंती

Kali Jayanti celebrates the birth of Goddess Kali, the fierce form of Goddess Durga, where devotees perform special prayers, rituals, and offerings to invo...

21 August, Wednesday

Krishna JanmAshtami

कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, observed with fasting, singing devotional songs, enacting Krishna's life events (Rasa Lila), and ...

21 August, Wednesday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

21 August, Wednesday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

22 August, Thursday

Ashtami Rohini

अष्टमी रोहिणी

Ashtami Rohini marks the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, particularly in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where devotees engage in prayers, fasting, and devotio...

22 August, Thursday

Dahi Handi

दही हांडी

Dahi Handi is a festive event celebrated the day after Krishna Janmashtami, where teams of young men form human pyramids to break a pot filled with curd (s...

22 August, Thursday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

23 August, Friday

Varalakshmi Vrat

वरलक्ष्मी व्रत

Varalakshmi Vrat is a festival where married women worship Goddess Lakshmi, offering prayers, fasting, and tying sacred threads to seek her blessings for p...

24 August, Saturday

Aja Ekadasi

अजा एकादशी

Aja Ekadasi is an auspicious fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees fast and engage in prayers to seek forgiveness for their sins and spiritu...

26 August, Monday

1st Somvar Vrat

पहला सोमवार व्रत

Somvar Vrat is observed on Mondays to worship Lord Shiva. It is believed to bring prosperity, health, and happiness. 1 Mondays have passed since the start ...

26 August, Monday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

26 August, Monday

Shani Trayodasi

शनि त्रयोदशी

Shani Trayodasi is a day dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn), where devotees fast, offer oil lamps, and perform rituals to appease Shani and mitigate the nega...

27 August, Tuesday

1st Mangala Gauri Vrat

प्रथम मंगल गौरी व्रत

dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati), where married women fast and perform rituals for the well-being and long life of their husbands.

27 August, Tuesday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

27 August, Tuesday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

27 August, Tuesday

Sawan Shivaratri

सावन शिवरात्रि

Sawan Shivaratri is observed during the Shravan month, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, offer bilva (bael) leaves, and perform abhishekam (rit...

28 August, Wednesday

Daiva Savarni Manvadi

दैव सावर्णि मन्वादि

Daiva Savarni Manvadi marks the beginning of the reign of the 9th Manu, Daiva Savarni, in Hindu cosmology, symbolizing a new phase in the cyclical process ...

28 August, Wednesday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

28 August, Wednesday

Hariyali Amavasya

हरियाली अमावस्या

Hariyali Amavasya is the new moon day of the Shravan month, where devotees perform rituals to worship Lord Shiva and the earth for a bountiful monsoon, and...

28 August, Wednesday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

28 August, Wednesday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

28 August, Wednesday

Paryushana Parvarambha

पर्यूषण पर्वारंभ

Paryushana Parvarambha is the beginning of the most important Jain festival, where devotees focus on fasting, meditation, self-discipline, and spiritual re...

28 August, Wednesday

Pithori Amavasya

पिठोरी अमावस्या

Pithori Amavasya is observed by women who pray to Goddess Durga and the Pithris (ancestral spirits) for the health, protection, and prosperity of their chi...

28 August, Wednesday

Pola

पोल

Pola is a traditional festival in Maharashtra dedicated to the worship of bullocks, where farmers decorate and honor their bullocks with prayers, processio...

28 August, Wednesday

Somavati Amavasya

सोमवती अमावस्या

Somavati Amavasya is a rare occurrence of Amavasya (new moon) on a Monday, considered highly auspicious for performing ancestral rites and offering tarpan ...

28 August, Wednesday

Sravana Amavasya

श्रावण अमावस्या

Sravana Amavasya is the new moon day of the Shravan month, considered auspicious for performing rituals to honor and seek blessings from ancestors, often o...

28 August, Wednesday

Vrishabhotsava

वृषभोत्सव

Vrishabhotsava is a festival celebrating the importance of bulls in agriculture, observed with rituals and offerings made to honor and protect these animal...

29 August, Thursday

Bhadrapada Begins *South

भाद्रपद प्रारंभ

Bhadrapada Begins *South marks the beginning of the Bhadrapada month in the southern Hindu calendar, associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu and various...

29 August, Thursday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

31 August, Saturday

Gowri Habba

गौरी हब्बा

Gowri Habba is a festival in Karnataka, celebrated a day before Ganesh Chaturthi, where women worship Goddess Gowri (Parvati), seeking blessings for prospe...

31 August, Saturday

Hartalika Teej

हार्तालिका तीज

Hartalika Teej is observed by married and unmarried women, particularly in North India, who fast and worship Goddess Parvati for marital happiness, prosper...

31 August, Saturday

Rudra Savarni Manvadi

रुद्र सावर्णि मन्वादि

Rudra Savarni Manvadi marks the beginning of the reign of the 10th Manu, Rudra Savarni, in Hindu cosmology, symbolizing the cyclical process of creation an...

31 August, Saturday

Samaveda Upakarma

समवेद उपाकर्म

Samaveda Upakarma is a ritual where those who study the Samaveda perform sacred thread changing ceremonies and offer prayers to signify the renewal of thei...

31 August, Saturday

Varaha Jayanti

वराह जयंती

Varaha Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who saved the Earth from drowning in the cosmic ocean; devotees pe...

01 September, Sunday

Ganesh Chaturthi

गणेश चतुर्थी

Ganesh Chaturthi is the grand festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, marked by the installation of Ganesha idols, fasting, prayers, and community ...

01 September, Sunday

Gayatri Japam (Sama Veda)

गायत्री जपम् (साम वेद)

Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenmen...

01 September, Sunday

Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi

केरल विनायक चतुर्थी

Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi is the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in Kerala, with rituals and prayers dedicated to Lord Ganesha for the removal of obstacles...

01 September, Sunday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

02 September, Monday

Rishi Panchami

ऋषि पंचमी

Rishi Panchami is a day of fasting and worship of the seven great sages (Saptarishis), observed by women as a purification ritual and to seek the blessings...

02 September, Monday

Samvatsari Parva

संवत्सरी पर्व

Samvatsari Parva is the most important day of the Jain festival of Paryushana, dedicated to forgiveness, where Jains seek forgiveness from all beings for t...

03 September, Tuesday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

04 September, Wednesday

Jyeshta Gauri Avahana

ज्येष्ठ गौरी अवाहन

Jyeshta Gauri Avahana is the ritual of invoking Goddess Gauri (an aspect of Parvati), particularly during Ganesh Chaturthi, where women bring idols of Gaur...

04 September, Wednesday

Lalita Sapthami

ललिता सप्तमी

Lalita Sapthami is a day dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lalita, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, where devotees offer prayers and fast, seeking her ...

05 September, Thursday

Durva Ashtami

दुर्वा अष्टमी

Durva Ashtami is a day dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha with offerings of durva grass, which is believed to be particularly pleasing to him, as dev...

05 September, Thursday

Jyeshta Gauri Puja

ज्येष्ठ गौरी पूजा

Jyeshta Gauri Puja is a ritual where devotees, particularly women, worship Goddess Gauri (Parvati) during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, seeking blessings ...

05 September, Thursday

Jyeshta Gauri Visarjana

ज्येष्ठ गौरी विसर्जन

Jyeshta Gauri Visarjana marks the immersion of the Jyeshta Gauri idols in water, concluding the three-day worship of Goddess Gauri during Ganesh Chaturthi,...

05 September, Thursday

Mahalakshmi Vrat Begins

महालक्ष्मी व्रत प्रारंभ

Mahalakshmi Vrat Begins marks the start of a 16-day fasting period dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, where devotees, especially women, perform daily prayer...

05 September, Thursday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

05 September, Thursday

Radha Ashtami

राधा अष्टमी

Radha Ashtami celebrates the birth of Goddess Radha, the consort of Lord Krishna, where devotees engage in fasting, devotional singing, and special prayers...

08 September, Sunday

Parsva Ekadasi

पार्श्व एकादशी

Parsva Ekadasi is a significant fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, particularly observed during his reclining phase (Parsva Parivartana) during the Chat...

09 September, Monday

Onam

ओणम

Onam is a major harvest festival in Kerala celebrating the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali, marked by grand feasts, traditional dances, boat race...

09 September, Monday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

10 September, Tuesday

Anant Chaturdasi

अनंत चतुर्दशी

Anant Chaturdashi is the final day of the Ganesh festival, also dedicated to Lord Anant (Vishnu), where devotees fast and worship a sacred thread (Anant Su...

10 September, Tuesday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

10 September, Tuesday

Ganesh Visarjan

गणेश विसर्जन

Ganesh Visarjan marks the conclusion of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, where idols of Lord Ganesha are carried in grand processions and immersed in water b...

10 September, Tuesday

Gayatri Japam (Sama Veda)

गायत्री जपम् (साम वेद)

Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenmen...

11 September, Wednesday

Gayatri Japam (Sama Veda)

गायत्री जपम् (साम वेद)

Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenmen...

11 September, Wednesday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

11 September, Wednesday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

11 September, Wednesday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

11 September, Wednesday

Purnima Shraddha

पूर्णिमा श्राद्ध

Purnima Shraddha is a ritual performed on the full moon day during the Pitru Paksha period, where prayers and offerings are made to honor deceased ancestor...

12 September, Thursday

Pitrupaksha Begins

पितृपक्ष प्रारंभ

Pitrupaksha Begins is the start of the fortnight-long period dedicated to performing Shraddha (ancestral rites) for deceased ancestors, where families offe...

12 September, Thursday

Pratipada Shraddha

प्रतिपदा श्राद्ध

Pratipada Shraddha is the Shraddha ritual performed on the first day of Pitrupaksha, specifically for those who died on a Pratipada (first day of the lunar...

13 September, Friday

Dwitiya Shraddha

द्वितीय श्राद्ध

Dwitiya Shraddha is the Shraddha ritual performed on the second day of Pitrupaksha for those who passed away on a Dwitiya (second day of the lunar fortnigh...

13 September, Friday

Phulera Dooj

फुलेरा दूज

Phulera Dooj, celebrated on the second day of the Shukla Paksha of Phalguna, is associated with playful Holi preparations and is considered an auspicious d...

14 September, Saturday

Hindi Diwas

हिंदी दिवस

Hindi Diwas is celebrated on September 14th to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of India, with events highlighting the im...

14 September, Saturday

Tritiya Shraddha

तृतीया श्राद्ध

Tritiya Shraddha is observed on the third day of Pitrupaksha to honor ancestors who died on a Tritiya, where families perform offerings of food, water, and...

15 September, Sunday

Chaturthi Shraddha

चतुर्थी श्राद्ध

Chaturthi Shraddha is performed on the fourth day of Pitrupaksha, with rituals and offerings made for those who passed away on a Chaturthi, seeking their b...

15 September, Sunday

Engineer's Day

इंजीनियर्स डे

Engineer's Day is observed on September 15th in India to honor engineers and their vital role in the development of society, commemorating the birth annive...

15 September, Sunday

Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi

केरल विनायक चतुर्थी

Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi is the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in Kerala, with rituals and prayers dedicated to Lord Ganesha for the removal of obstacles...

15 September, Sunday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

15 September, Sunday

Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi

विघ्नराज संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi is a day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, worshipped in his form as Vighnaraja, the remover of obstacles, where devotees fast and ...

15 September, Sunday

Visvesvaraya Jayanti

विश्वेश्वरैया जयंती

Visvesvaraya Jayanti is celebrated in honor of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of India's greatest engineers, with tributes paid to his contributions to engineeri...

16 September, Monday

Maha Bharani

महाभरणी

Maha Bharani is a significant day during the Pitrupaksha period, especially for offering Shraddha rites to ancestors, as it falls under the auspicious Bhar...

16 September, Monday

Panchami Shraddha

पंचमी श्राद्ध

Panchami Shraddha is the ancestral ritual performed on the fifth day of Pitrupaksha for those who passed away on a Panchami, with offerings and prayers mad...

17 September, Tuesday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

17 September, Tuesday

Panchami Shraddha

पंचमी श्राद्ध

Panchami Shraddha is the ancestral ritual performed on the fifth day of Pitrupaksha for those who passed away on a Panchami, with offerings and prayers mad...

18 September, Wednesday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

18 September, Wednesday

Shasti Shraddha

षष्ठी श्राद्ध

Shasti Shraddha is the Shraddha observed on the sixth day of Pitrupaksha for those who passed away on a Shasti, where families perform rituals to honor the...

19 September, Thursday

Sapthami Shraddha

सप्तमी श्राद्ध

Sapthami Shraddha is performed on the seventh day of Pitrupaksha for those who died on a Sapthami, with offerings of food and water made to appease the anc...

20 September, Friday

Ashtami Shraddha

अष्टमी श्राद्ध

Ashtami Shraddha is the ancestral rite performed on the eighth day of Pitrupaksha for those who passed away on an Ashtami, where families offer prayers, fo...

20 September, Friday

Jivitputrika Vrat

जीवितपुत्रिका व्रत

Jivitputrika Vrat is a fast observed by mothers for the well-being and long life of their children, where they worship Goddess Jivitputrika with rituals, f...

20 September, Friday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

20 September, Friday

Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends

महालक्ष्मी व्रत समाप्त

Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends marks the conclusion of the 16-day fasting period dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, where devotees perform special prayers and ritual...

20 September, Friday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

21 September, Saturday

Navami Shraddha

नवमी श्राद्ध

Navami Shraddha is the ninth day of Pitrupaksha, where Shraddha rituals are performed for ancestors who died on a Navami, with prayers, offerings, and rite...

22 September, Sunday

Dasami Shraddha

दशमी श्राद्ध

Dasami Shraddha is the ancestral rite performed on the tenth day of Pitrupaksha for those who passed away on a Dasami (tenth lunar day), where families off...

23 September, Monday

Ekadasi Shraddha

एकादशी श्राद्ध

Ekadasi Shraddha is observed on the eleventh day of Pitrupaksha, with rituals and offerings made for those who died on an Ekadasi, aimed at appeasing the a...

23 September, Monday

Indira Ekadasi

इंदिरा एकादशी

Indira Ekadasi is a special Ekadasi fasting day during the Pitrupaksha period, where devotees fast and pray to Lord Vishnu for the liberation and peace of ...

24 September, Tuesday

Dvadasi Shraddha

द्वादशी श्राद्ध

Dvadasi Shraddha is the ancestral rite performed on the twelfth day of Pitrupaksha for those who passed away on a Dvadasi, with offerings of food, water, a...

24 September, Tuesday

Magha Shraddha

माघ श्राद्ध

Magha Shraddha is a special Shraddha performed during the Magha month for deceased ancestors, where devotees offer rituals, food, and water to ensure the p...

24 September, Tuesday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

25 September, Wednesday

Kali Yuga

काली युग

Kali Yuga refers to the current era in Hindu cosmology, characterized by moral decline, strife, and materialism, where the practice of Dharma (righteousnes...

25 September, Wednesday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

25 September, Wednesday

Trayodasi Shraddha

त्रयोदशी श्राद्ध

Trayodasi Shraddha is observed on the thirteenth day of Pitrupaksha for those who died on a Trayodasi, with families performing prayers and offerings to se...

26 September, Thursday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

26 September, Thursday

Chaturdasi Shraddha

चतुर्दशी श्राद्ध

Chaturdasi Shraddha is the fourteenth-day ritual during Pitrupaksha for those who passed away on a Chaturdasi, with offerings made to the ancestors, partic...

27 September, Friday

Bhadrapada Amavasya

भाद्रपद अमावस्या

Bhadrapada Amavasya marks the new moon day of the Bhadrapada month, observed with special prayers, fasting, and rituals to honor ancestors, as it often coi...

27 September, Friday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

27 September, Friday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

27 September, Friday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

27 September, Friday

Samaveda Upakarma

समवेद उपाकर्म

Samaveda Upakarma is a ritual where those who study the Samaveda perform sacred thread changing ceremonies and offer prayers to signify the renewal of thei...

27 September, Friday

Sarva Pitru Amavasya

सर्व पितृ अमावस्या

Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, is the most important day of Pitrupaksha, observed by performing Shraddha rites for all deceased anc...

28 September, Saturday

Asvina Begins *South

आश्विन प्रारंभ

Asvina Begins *South signifies the start of the Ashvina month in the southern Hindu calendar, marking the beginning of the festive season with Navratri and...

28 September, Saturday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

28 September, Saturday

Ghatasthapana

घटस्थापना

Ghatasthapana is the ritual of invoking Goddess Durga by installing a sacred pot (ghat) on the first day of Navratri, symbolizing the goddess’s presence,...

28 September, Saturday

Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti

महाराजा अग्रसेन जयंती

Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti celebrates the birth of Maharaja Agrasen, the legendary king known for his ideals of equality, prosperity, and non-violence, obser...

01 October, Tuesday

Upang Lalita Vrat

उपांग ललिता व्रत

Upang Lalita Vrat is observed during Navratri in devotion to Goddess Lalita, a form of Goddess Durga, where devotees, particularly women, fast and perform ...

02 October, Wednesday

Akal Bodhon

अकाल बोधन

Akal Bodhon is the ritualistic invocation of Goddess Durga before the traditional time, famously initiated by Lord Rama before his battle with Ravana, symb...

02 October, Wednesday

Bilva Nimantran

बिल्व निमंत्रण

Bilva Nimantran is a significant ritual during Durga Puja where devotees offer Bilva (Bael) leaves to invite Goddess Durga into their homes and pandals, sy...

02 October, Wednesday

Kalparambha

कालपरम्भ

Kalparambha is the beginning of the Durga Puja rituals, marking the start of the sacred preparations, where devotees invite the goddess to descend into the...

02 October, Wednesday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

03 October, Thursday

Asvina Navapada Oli Begins

आश्विन नवपद ओली प्रारंभ

Asvina Navapada Oli Begins is a Jain observance of nine days of fasting and meditation, focusing on self-purification, spiritual discipline, and devotion, ...

03 October, Thursday

Navpatrika Puja

नवपत्रिका पूजा

Navpatrika Puja is a traditional ritual during Durga Puja where nine different plants, representing nine forms of Goddess Durga, are worshipped, symbolizin...

03 October, Thursday

Saraswati Avahan

सरस्वती अवाहन

Saraswati Avahan is the ceremonial invocation of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts, usually performed during Navratri or Durga P...

04 October, Friday

Durga Ashtami

दुर्गा अष्टमी

Durga Ashtami, one of the most auspicious days of Navratri, celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, with devotees perfo...

04 October, Friday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

04 October, Friday

Sandhi Puja

संधि पूजा

Sandhi Puja is performed at the juncture of Ashtami and Navami, marking the precise moment when Goddess Durga is believed to have killed Mahishasura, with ...

04 October, Friday

Saraswati Puja

सरस्वती पूजा

Saraswati Puja is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati, where students, artists, and scholars offer prayers and perform rituals to seek her blessi...

05 October, Saturday

Ayudha Puja

अयुध पूजा

Ayudha Puja is observed during Navratri, particularly in South India, where devotees worship their tools, instruments, and vehicles, symbolizing gratitude ...

05 October, Saturday

Bengal Maha Navami

बंगाल महा नवमी

Bengal Maha Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Durga Puja, with grand rituals, offerings, and prayers to Goddess Durga, marking the culmination of he...

05 October, Saturday

Daksha Savarni Manvadi

दक्ष सावर्णि मन्वादि

Daksha Savarni Manvadi marks the beginning of a new Manvantara, the era ruled by Daksha Savarni, one of the Manus in Hindu cosmology, representing a cyclic...

05 October, Saturday

Durga Balidan

दुर्गा बलिदान

Durga Balidan is a ritual sacrifice or symbolic offering performed on the final days of Navratri to honor Goddess Durga, symbolizing the destruction of evi...

05 October, Saturday

Maha Navami

महानवमी

Maha Navami is the ninth day of Navratri, celebrating the goddess’s triumph over evil, where devotees perform special prayers, fasting, and feasting, and...

05 October, Saturday

Saraswati Balidan

सरस्वती बलिदान

Saraswati Balidan involves offering symbolic sacrifices or special prayers to Goddess Saraswati, seeking her blessings for wisdom and success, and marks th...

05 October, Saturday

South Saraswati Puja

सारस्वती पूजा

South Saraswati Puja is observed during the last days of Navratri in southern India, where students, scholars, and artists worship Goddess Saraswati to see...

06 October, Sunday

Bengal VijayaDasami

बंगाल विजयदशमी

Bengal VijayaDasami marks the final day of Durga Puja in West Bengal, symbolizing the goddess’s return to her celestial home, with joyous processions, th...

06 October, Sunday

Buddha Jayanti

बुद्ध जयंती

Buddha Jayanti commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha, with devotees engaging in prayers, meditation, and teachings on peace, comp...

06 October, Sunday

Dasara

दशहरा

Dasara is another name for Dussehra, widely celebrated across India, with regional variations, symbolizing the defeat of evil forces and the victory of goo...

06 October, Sunday

Durga Visarjan

दुर्गा विसर्जन

Durga Visarjan marks the immersion of Durga idols in rivers or seas, symbolizing her departure after the Navratri festival, with devotees bidding farewell ...

06 October, Sunday

Dussehra

दशहरा

Dussehra is a major Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, marked by pr...

06 October, Sunday

Madhvacharya Jayanti

माध्वाचार्य जयंती

Madhvacharya Jayanti celebrates the birth of the philosopher Madhvacharya, the founder of the Dvaita (dualism) school of Vedanta, with prayers and discussi...

06 October, Sunday

Saraswati Visarjan

सरस्वती विसर्जन

Saraswati Visarjan is the ritual of immersing the idol of Goddess Saraswati in water, concluding the Saraswati Puja celebrations, and symbolizing the retur...

06 October, Sunday

Vidyarambham Day

विद्यारम्भम् दिवस

Vidyarambham Day is celebrated the day after VijayaDasami, particularly in South India, where young children are introduced to education and learning throu...

06 October, Sunday

VijayaDasami

विजयदशमी

VijayaDasami, also known as Dussehra, celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and the triumph of good over evil, with grand processions, burning of...

07 October, Monday

Gauna Papankusha Ekadasi

गौना पापनकुश एकादशी

Gauna Papankusha Ekadasi is the observed form of Papankusha Ekadasi in specific regions, where the fast and prayers are performed a day later, with devotee...

07 October, Monday

Papankusha Ekadasi

पापनकुश एकादशी

Papankusha Ekadasi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees seek forgiveness for their sins and spiritual liberation through prayers, char...

07 October, Monday

Vaishnava Papankusha Ekadasi

वैष्णव पापनकुश एकादशी

Vaishnava Papankusha Ekadasi is a variation of the same Ekadasi, observed particularly by Vaishnavites, focusing on deep devotion to Lord Vishnu, with pray...

08 October, Tuesday

Padmanabha Dvadasi

पद्मनाभ द्वादशी

Padmanabha Dvadasi is a significant day for worshiping Lord Padmanabha, a form of Lord Vishnu, with devotees offering prayers and fasting, seeking his prot...

08 October, Tuesday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

10 October, Thursday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

11 October, Friday

Asvina Navapada Oli Ends

आश्विन नवपद ओली समाप्ति

Asvina Navapada Oli Ends marks the conclusion of the nine-day Jain fasting and meditation period focused on self-purification and spiritual discipline, dur...

11 October, Friday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

11 October, Friday

Kojagara Puja

कोजागरा पूजा

Kojagara Puja, observed on Sharad Purnima, is a night dedicated to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, where devotees stay awake all night, perform special prayer...

11 October, Friday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

11 October, Friday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

11 October, Friday

Meerabai Jayanti

मीरा बाई जयंती

Meerabai Jayanti celebrates the birth of the poet-saint Meerabai, known for her deep devotion to Lord Krishna, with events that include devotional singing ...

11 October, Friday

Navratri Begins

नवरात्रि प्रारंभ

Navratri Begins marks the start of the nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, with devotee...

11 October, Friday

Sharad Purnima

शरद पूर्णिमा

Sharad Purnima marks the full moon night in the Sharad season, celebrated for its association with the harvest, and believed to be a night when the moon’...

11 October, Friday

Valmiki Jayanti

वाल्मीकि जयंती

Valmiki Jayanti honors the birth of Maharishi Valmiki, the revered author of the Ramayana, with celebrations involving recitations of his epic, prayers, an...

14 October, Monday

Atla Tadde

अतला तडडे

Atla Tadde is a festival observed by young Telugu-speaking women in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where they fast and offer prayers for marital bliss and t...

15 October, Tuesday

Karwa Chauth

करवा चौथ

Karwa Chauth is a Hindu festival where married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the well-being and longevity of their husbands, breaking their fast ...

15 October, Tuesday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

15 October, Tuesday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

15 October, Tuesday

Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi

वक्रतुण्ड संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi is a day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, particularly in his Vakratunda form, where devotees fast and offer prayers to remove obs...

16 October, Wednesday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

20 October, Sunday

Ahoi Ashtami

अहोई अष्टमी

Ahoi Ashtami is a festival observed by mothers who fast and pray for the well-being and long life of their children, typically offering special prayers and...

20 October, Sunday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

20 October, Sunday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

20 October, Sunday

Radha Kunda Snan

राधा कुंड स्नान

Radha Kunda Snan is an auspicious day for taking a holy dip in the sacred Radha Kunda (a pond associated with Radha and Krishna) in Vrindavan, believed to ...

23 October, Wednesday

Rama Ekadasi

राम एकादशी

Rama Ekadasi is a fasting day observed in devotion to Lord Vishnu, with devotees seeking forgiveness for their sins and praying for prosperity and liberati...

24 October, Thursday

Dhanteras

धनतेरस

Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali festival, where people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari for wealth, health, and prosperity, often b...

24 October, Thursday

Govatsa Dvadasi

गोवर्धन द्वादशी

Govatsa Dvadasi is celebrated in honor of cows, considered sacred in Hinduism, with prayers and offerings made to cows and their calves, marking the beginn...

24 October, Thursday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

24 October, Thursday

Yama Deepam

यम दीपम

Yama Deepam is observed during the Diwali period, where lamps are lit in honor of Lord Yama, the god of death, to ward off untimely death and seek protecti...

24 October, Thursday

Yama Panchaka Begins

यम पंचक प्रारंभ

Yama Panchaka Begins marks the start of a five-day period dedicated to Lord Yama, observed in some regions during Diwali, where special prayers are offered...

26 October, Saturday

Asvina Amavasya

आश्विन अमावस्या

Asvina Amavasya, the new moon day in the Hindu month of Asvina, holds significance for performing rituals and offerings to ancestors (Pitru Tarpan), seekin...

26 October, Saturday

Chopda Puja

चोपड़ा पूजा

Chopda Puja is a unique Gujarati ritual during Diwali where businesses and families worship their account books and inaugurate new ledgers for the upcoming...

26 October, Saturday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

26 October, Saturday

Deepamalika

दीपामालिका

Deepamalika refers to the grand illumination of rows of lamps (diyas) during Diwali, symbolizing the removal of darkness and ignorance and the ushering in ...

26 October, Saturday

Diwali

दिवाली

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil, where homes are illuminated with lamps, and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshm...

26 October, Saturday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

26 October, Saturday

Kali Puja

काली पूजा

Kali Puja, celebrated on the night of Diwali in eastern India, especially West Bengal, is dedicated to Goddess Kali, where devotees offer prayers, animal s...

26 October, Saturday

Kamala Jayanti

कमला जयंती

Kamala Jayanti is the day devoted to Goddess Kamala, a form of Lakshmi, where special prayers and rituals are performed to invoke her blessings for materia...

26 October, Saturday

Kedar Gauri Vrat

केदार गौरी व्रत

Kedar Gauri Vrat is a fasting and worship ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, observed to seek marital bliss and a harmonious life, particu...

26 October, Saturday

Lakshmi Puja

लक्ष्मी पूजा

Lakshmi Puja is the most significant ritual during Diwali, where devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, by lighting lamps,...

26 October, Saturday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

26 October, Saturday

Sharda Puja

शारदा पूजा

Sharda Puja is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and learning, where students and professionals offer prayers to seek her b...

27 October, Sunday

Annakut

अन्नकूट

Annakut is part of Govardhan Puja, where mountains of food are prepared and offered to Lord Krishna as a gesture of gratitude for his blessings and protect...

27 October, Sunday

Bali Pratipada

बाली प्रतिपदा

Bali Pratipada, also known as Bali Padva, celebrates the return of the demon king Bali to earth, where he is honored for his generosity and devotion, with ...

27 October, Sunday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

27 October, Sunday

Dyuta Krida

द्यूत क्रीड़ा

Dyuta Krida is a symbolic remembrance of the game of dice played by Lord Shiva and Parvati during Diwali, often representing the belief in fortune, fate, a...

27 October, Sunday

Govardhan Puja

गोवर्धन पूजा

Govardhan Puja celebrates the legend of Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from torrential rains, with devotees offering a variet...

27 October, Sunday

Gujarati New Year

गुजराती नववर्ष

Gujarati New Year, also known as Bestu Varas, is celebrated the day after Diwali, marking the start of the Hindu calendar year in Gujarat, with prayers for...

27 October, Sunday

Kartika Begins *South

कार्तिक प्रारंभ

Kartika Begins *South marks the start of the sacred month of Kartika in the southern Indian calendar, considered highly auspicious for religious observance...

28 October, Monday

Bhaiya Dooj

भाई दूज

Bhaiya Dooj is a festival where sisters pray for the well-being and longevity of their brothers, performing aarti and offering sweets, with brothers in tur...

28 October, Monday

Yama Dwitiya

यम द्वितीया

Yama Dwitiya is another name for Bhaiya Dooj, focusing on the story of Yama, the god of death, and his sister Yami, where brothers visit their sisters and ...

30 October, Wednesday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

30 October, Wednesday

Nagula Chavithi

नागुला चविथी

Nagula Chavithi is a festival in South India dedicated to worshipping serpents, particularly the Nagas, where devotees, especially women, offer milk and pr...

31 October, Thursday

Labh Panchami

लाभ पंचमी

Labh Panchami is celebrated in Gujarat as the final day of Diwali festivities, where businesses resume work after the holiday, with prayers for profit and ...

01 November, Friday

Chhath Puja

छठ पूजा

Chhath Puja is a major Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and his wife Usha, where devotees fast, pray, and make offerings to the sun, particu...

01 November, Friday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

01 November, Friday

Soora Samharam

सूर सम्हारम

Soora Samharam is a South Indian festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, celebrating his victory over the demon Surapadman, with grand processions, rituals, an...

02 November, Saturday

GopAshtami

गोपालाष्टमी

GopAshtami is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his role as a cowherd, where cows are worshiped for their significance in Hinduism, and prayers are offered for...

02 November, Saturday

Kartika Ashtahnika Begins

कार्तिक अष्टाह्निका प्रारंभ

Kartika Ashtahnika Begins marks the start of an eight-day Jain festival dedicated to spiritual reflection, penance, and rituals that aim to purify the soul...

02 November, Saturday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

03 November, Sunday

Akshaya Navami

अक्षय नवमी

Akshaya Navami is celebrated to mark the eternal (Akshaya) nature of the universe, particularly associated with Amla trees, where devotees offer prayers an...

03 November, Sunday

Jagaddhatri Puja

जगद्धात्री पूजा

Jagaddhatri Puja is a significant festival in West Bengal, dedicated to Goddess Jagaddhatri, a form of Durga, celebrated with elaborate rituals, procession...

03 November, Sunday

Sata Yuga

सात युग

Sata Yuga refers to the Golden Age or the first of the four Yugas (ages) in Hindu cosmology, marked by virtue, righteousness, and prosperity, where divine ...

04 November, Monday

Kansa Vadh

कंस वध

Kansa Vadh celebrates the slaying of the demon king Kansa by Lord Krishna, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, with reenactments of the event and pr...

05 November, Tuesday

Bhishma Panchak Begins

भीष्म पंचक प्रारंभ

Bhishma Panchak Begins marks the start of a five-day fasting period observed during the last days of Kartika month, dedicated to Bhishma from the Mahabhara...

05 November, Tuesday

Devutthana Ekadasi

देवउठान एकादशी

Devutthana Ekadasi is the day when Lord Vishnu is believed to wake up from his cosmic slumber, marking the end of Chaturmas, with special prayers and fasti...

06 November, Wednesday

Tamasa Manvadi

तमासा मनवाड़ी

Tamasa Manvadi marks the beginning of the reign of the Tamasa Manu, one of the Manus in Hindu cosmology, representing a new cycle of cosmic time and the co...

06 November, Wednesday

Tulasi Vivah

तुलसी विवाह

Tulasi Vivah is the ceremonial wedding of the sacred Tulasi plant (holy basil) to Lord Vishnu, symbolizing the union of the divine and nature, with devotee...

06 November, Wednesday

Yogeshwara Dvadasi

योगेश्वर द्वादशी

Yogeshwara Dvadasi is a day of special prayers and rituals for Lord Vishnu, observed a day after Devutthana Ekadasi, where devotees continue their fast and...

07 November, Thursday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

08 November, Friday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

08 November, Friday

Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas

कार्तिक चौमासी चौदस

Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas marks the culmination of the four-month Chaturmas period of penance and austerity, particularly observed in Jainism, where devotee...

08 November, Friday

Manikarnika Snan

मणिकर्णिका स्नान

Manikarnika Snan is an auspicious ritual bath taken at the sacred Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, believed to cleanse devotees of their sins and grant them l...

08 November, Friday

Vaikuntha Chaturdasi

वैकुंठ चतुर्दशी

Vaikuntha Chaturdasi is dedicated to both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, with devotees offering prayers and lighting lamps to seek the combined blessings of b...

08 November, Friday

Vishweshwara Vrat

विश्वेश्वर व्रत

Vishweshwara Vrat is a day dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly in his form as Vishweshwara (Lord of the Universe), where devotees observe fasting and pra...

09 November, Saturday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

09 November, Saturday

Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas

कार्तिक चौमासी चौदस

Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas marks the culmination of the four-month Chaturmas period of penance and austerity, particularly observed in Jainism, where devotee...

09 November, Saturday

Manikarnika Snan

मणिकर्णिका स्नान

Manikarnika Snan is an auspicious ritual bath taken at the sacred Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, believed to cleanse devotees of their sins and grant them l...

09 November, Saturday

Vaikuntha Chaturdasi

वैकुंठ चतुर्दशी

Vaikuntha Chaturdasi is dedicated to both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, with devotees offering prayers and lighting lamps to seek the combined blessings of b...

09 November, Saturday

Vishweshwara Vrat

विश्वेश्वर व्रत

Vishweshwara Vrat is a day dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly in his form as Vishweshwara (Lord of the Universe), where devotees observe fasting and pra...

10 November, Sunday

Bhishma Panchak Ends

भीष्म पंचक समाप्ति

Bhishma Panchak Ends signifies the conclusion of a five-day fast and prayer period dedicated to Bhishma from the Mahabharata, with devotees offering specia...

10 November, Sunday

Dev Diwali

देव दीपावली

Dev Diwali, celebrated on the full moon of Kartika, marks the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura and is observed by lighting lamps (diyas) al...

10 November, Sunday

Guru Nanak Jayanti

गुरु नानक जयंती

Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, with processions, prayers, and readings of the Guru Granth Sahib, focusing o...

10 November, Sunday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

10 November, Sunday

Kartika Ashtahnika Ends

कार्तिक अष्टाह्निका समाप्ति

Kartika Ashtahnika Ends marks the completion of an eight-day Jain festival dedicated to intense spiritual practices, where devotees have engaged in fasting...

10 November, Sunday

Kartika Ratha Yatra

कार्तिक रथ यात्रा

Kartika Ratha Yatra is a grand chariot procession held in honor of Lord Vishnu or Lord Jagannath, where idols of the deities are paraded on elaborately dec...

10 November, Sunday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

10 November, Sunday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

10 November, Sunday

Pushkara Snana

पुष्कर स्नान

Pushkara Snana is an important pilgrimage and bathing ritual that occurs during the Pushkaram festival, where devotees bathe in sacred rivers associated wi...

10 November, Sunday

Uttama Manvadi

उत्तम मन्वादी

Uttama Manvadi marks the beginning of the reign of Uttama Manu in Hindu cosmology, representing a new cycle of time and creation, with devotees offering pr...

11 November, Monday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

12 November, Tuesday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

14 November, Thursday

Children's Day

बाल दिवस

Children's Day is celebrated on November 14th in India, honoring Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday, with activities focused on the well-being, education, and r...

14 November, Thursday

Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi

गणाधीपा संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, where devotees observe a fast and offer prayers to remove obstacles and gain wisdom, ending the...

14 November, Thursday

Nehru Jayanti

नेहरू जयंती

Nehru Jayanti, celebrated as the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, is observed as Children's Day, with events honoring h...

14 November, Thursday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

18 November, Monday

Kalabhairav Jayanti

कालभैरव जयंती

Kalabhairav Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Kalabhairav, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, with devotees offering prayers and rituals to seek his protectio...

18 November, Monday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

18 November, Monday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

21 November, Thursday

Guruvayur Ekadasi

गुरुवायुर एकादशी

Guruvayur Ekadasi is a significant fasting day at the Guruvayur temple in Kerala, where devotees offer prayers and fast in honor of Lord Vishnu to seek ble...

21 November, Thursday

Utpanna Ekadasi

उत्पन्न एकादशी

Utpanna Ekadasi is a fasting day observed in honor of Lord Vishnu, believed to have emerged to destroy a demon, with devotees fasting and praying for the r...

22 November, Friday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

23 November, Saturday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

23 November, Saturday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

24 November, Sunday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

25 November, Monday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

25 November, Monday

Hanuman Jayanti *Tamil

हनुमान जयंती

Hanuman Jayanti *Tamil, as previously mentioned, celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman in Tamil-speaking regions, with special prayers and rituals dedicated...

25 November, Monday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

25 November, Monday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

25 November, Monday

Somavati Amavasya

सोमवती अमावस्या

Somavati Amavasya occurs when Amavasya (new moon) falls on a Monday, a highly auspicious day for bathing in sacred rivers and performing rituals to honor a...

26 November, Tuesday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

26 November, Tuesday

Margashirsha Begins *South

मार्गशीर्ष प्रारंभ

Margashirsha Begins *South marks the start of the auspicious month of Margashirsha in the southern Indian calendar, a period considered highly favorable fo...

27 November, Wednesday

Mandala Pooja Begins

मंडल पूजा प्रारंभ

Mandala Pooja Begins marks the start of a 41-day period of austerity and devotion at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, where devotees undertake vows of celi...

28 November, Thursday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

29 November, Friday

Naga Panchami *Telugu

नाग पंचमी

Naga Panchami *Telugu is dedicated to the worship of serpents, where devotees, particularly in Telugu-speaking regions, offer milk and prayers to snake ido...

29 November, Friday

Vivah Panchami

विवाह पंचमी

Vivah Panchami celebrates the divine marriage of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, with devotees re-enacting the sacred wedding, performing rituals, and praying ...

30 November, Saturday

Champa Shasti

चम्पा शष्टी

Champa Shasti is a six-day festival celebrated in honor of Lord Subrahmanya in Maharashtra and Karnataka, with special rituals and prayers for the destruct...

30 November, Saturday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

30 November, Saturday

Subrahmanya Shasti

सुब्रह्मण्य षष्ठी

Subrahmanya Shasti is a festival dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya (Kartikeya), celebrated primarily in South India, where devotees offer special prayers and f...

01 December, Sunday

Bhanu Sapthami

भानु सप्तमी

Bhanu Sapthami is a day dedicated to worshiping the Sun God (Surya), believed to bring health, vitality, and success, with devotees performing Surya Namask...

02 December, Monday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...

05 December, Thursday

Gita Jayanti

गीता जयंती

Gita Jayanti commemorates the day when Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, celebrated with readings and d...

05 December, Thursday

Guruvayur Ekadasi

गुरुवायुर एकादशी

Guruvayur Ekadasi is a significant fasting day at the Guruvayur temple in Kerala, where devotees offer prayers and fast in honor of Lord Vishnu to seek ble...

05 December, Thursday

Mokshada Ekadasi

मोक्षदा एकादशी

Mokshada Ekadasi is a special Ekadasi dedicated to seeking moksha (liberation), where devotees fast and worship Lord Vishnu, praying for the salvation of d...

05 December, Thursday

Vaikuntha Ekadasi

वैकुंठ एकादशी

On Vaikuntha Ekadashi, devotees believe that the gates of Vaikuntha, Lord Vishnu's eternal abode, are open, offering a rare chance for spiritual liberation...

06 December, Friday

Matsya Dvadasi

मत्स्य द्वादशी

Matsya Dvadasi honors the Matsya avatar of Lord Vishnu, the fish incarnation that saved the Vedas from a great flood, and devotees offer prayers to Vishnu,...

06 December, Friday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

07 December, Saturday

Bharani Deepam

भरनी दीपम

"Bharani Deepam is a ceremonial lighting of a large lamp during the Karthigai Deepam festival, which is observed in the early morning hours at Arunachalesw...

07 December, Saturday

Hanuman Jayanti *Kannada

हनुमान जयंती

Hanuman Jayanti *Kannada celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman in the Kannada-speaking regions, where devotees worship him for strength, protection, and wis...

07 December, Saturday

Pradosh Vrat

प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deit...

08 December, Sunday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

08 December, Sunday

Karthigai Deepam

कार्तिगई दीपम

Karthigai Deepam is a major South Indian festival of lights dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly in Tamil Nadu, where lamps are lit in homes and temples t...

08 December, Sunday

Masik Karthigai

मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles f...

09 December, Monday

Annapurna Jayanti

अन्नपूर्णा जयंती

Annapurna Jayanti honors Goddess Annapurna, the goddess of nourishment, with prayers and rituals to ensure food security, abundance, and the sustenance of ...

09 December, Monday

Bhairavi Jayanti

भैरवी जयंती

Bhairavi Jayanti celebrates the fierce form of Goddess Durga, Bhairavi, with rituals and prayers to invoke her protection, destroy evil forces, and seek sp...

09 December, Monday

Dattatreya Jayanti

दत्तात्रेय जयंती

Dattatreya Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Dattatreya, a combined incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, with devotees offering prayers for wisdom,...

09 December, Monday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for ...

09 December, Monday

Masik Purnima

मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and c...

09 December, Monday

Masik Purnima Vrat

मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, p...

09 December, Monday

Rohini Vrat

रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatr...

14 December, Saturday

Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi

अखुरथ संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, where devotees worship him to remove obstacles and end their fast after sighting ...

14 December, Saturday

Sankatahara Chaturthi

संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and pro...

17 December, Tuesday

Bhanu Sapthami

भानु सप्तमी

Bhanu Sapthami, mentioned again, refers to a day of Sun worship, as described earlier.

18 December, Wednesday

KalAshtami

कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special pooj...

18 December, Wednesday

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami

मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, per...

21 December, Saturday

Saphala Ekadasi

सफल एकादशी

Saphala Ekadasi is a sacred fasting day on the Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha, where devotees abstain from grains and pray to Lord Vishnu for success, prosperi...

23 December, Monday

Anvadhan

अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking...

23 December, Monday

Masik Shivaratri

मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers...

24 December, Tuesday

Darsha Amavasya

दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed ...

24 December, Tuesday

Hanuman Jayanti *Tamil

हनुमान जयंती

Hanuman Jayanti (Tamil) marks the birth of Lord Hanuman, celebrated in Tamil Nadu with devotees fasting, chanting Hanuman Chalisa, and participating in spe...

24 December, Tuesday

Ishti

इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillme...

24 December, Tuesday

Masik Amavasya

मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negat...

24 December, Tuesday

Somavati Amavasya

सोमवती अमावस्या

Somavati Amavasya occurs when Amavasya (new moon) falls on a Monday, a highly auspicious day for bathing in sacred rivers and performing rituals to honor a...

25 December, Wednesday

Chandra Darshana

चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peac...

25 December, Wednesday

Christmas

क्रिसमस

Christmas is a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with religious services, gift exchanges, festive decorations, and family ...

25 December, Wednesday

Pausa Begins

पौष प्रारंभ

Pausa Begins marks the start of the Pausha month in the Hindu calendar, a period considered significant for religious observances and spiritual reflection.

25 December, Wednesday

Pausa Begins *South

पौष प्रारंभ

Pausa Begins *South marks the beginning of the Pausa month in the southern calendar, a period often associated with religious observances, winter harvests,...

28 December, Saturday

Masik Chaturthi

मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom ...

30 December, Monday

Skanda Shasti

स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in p...

31 December, Tuesday

Banada Ashtami

बनदा अष्टमी

Banada Ashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, particularly in some regions of South India, where women fast and perform rituals for the well-being of th...

31 December, Tuesday

Masik DurgAshtami

मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for st...