Browse festival dates for April 2026 day by day.
Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking blessings for abundance.
Panguni Uthiram, a significant Tamil festival, celebrates divine marriages like that of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, marked by grand temple processions and vows taken by devotees seeking marital harmony.
Caitra Navapada Oli Ends marks the conclusion of the nine-day Jain spiritual period of fasting and meditation, where followers focus on purifying their souls through penance and seeking forgiveness.
Caitra Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, where devotees observe fasting, perform rituals, and worship different forms of the goddess to seek her blessings for strength and protection.
Hanuman Janmotsava is a special celebration of Hanuman’s birth, observed with devotional singing, prayers, and acts of charity, particularly in North India, where Hanuman’s qualities of loyalty and bravery are honored.
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the devoted follower of Lord Rama, with devotees fasting, reciting Hanuman Chalisa, and visiting temples to seek his strength, courage, and protection.
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 prosperity and well-being.
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 cleanse sins.
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, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
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 cycles and cosmic order.
Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and prosperity, with special prayers and offerings made to the deity.
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi is a day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting and prayers to remove obstacles and bring prosperity, with devotees breaking their fast after sighting the moon.
KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special poojas, and seek protection from negativity.
Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, performing midnight prayers, and breaking the fast after offering special prasad to the deity.
Varshitapa Arambha marks the beginning of the year-long penance observed by Jains, particularly dedicated to Lord Rishabhanatha, where followers engage in fasting and prayers for spiritual growth and purification.
Vallabhacharya Jayanti celebrates the birth of the Vaishnava saint Vallabhacharya, founder of the Pushti Marg sect, with followers engaging in devotional singing, discourses, and temple rituals in his honor.
Varuthini Ekadasi is a fasting day observed for seeking protection from misfortunes and bad karma, with devotees worshipping Lord Vishnu and observing strict rituals to gain spiritual benefits and prosperity.
Ambedkar Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and champion of social justice, observed with tributes, lectures, and events promoting equality and empowerment.
Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deity), and chant mantras for blessings and well-being.
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 Panth by Guru Gobind Singh.
Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers and water to Lord Shiva for inner strength and spiritual growth.
Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deity), and chant mantras for blessings and well-being.
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 auspicious time for new beginnings.
Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking blessings for abundance.
Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers and water to Lord Shiva for inner strength and spiritual growth.
Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed souls.
Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillment of specific desires.
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 negative energies and seek peace for ancestors' souls.
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 peace and emotional balance.
Vaisakha Begins *South marks the start of the month of Vaisakha in southern India, a time of agricultural significance and religious observances dedicated to Lord Vishnu, celebrated with prayers and rituals.
Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, celebrated with rituals of wealth and prosperity, including buying gold, starting new ventures, and making charitable donations for lasting success and good fortune.
Matangi Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Matangi, the Tantric form of Saraswati, celebrated with rituals and prayers seeking knowledge, creativity, and spiritual wisdom, especially among practitioners of Tantric worship.
Parashurama Jayanti commemorates the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, observed with prayers, fasting, and offerings to seek his blessings for strength, righteousness, and the protection of dharma.
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 Nakshatra is in effect, and it includes prayers to Lord Krishna and offerings of food.
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 dharma, commemorated through reflections on the Ramayana and other sacred texts.
Varshitapa Parana marks the conclusion of the year-long Jain penance known as Varshitapa, with devotees breaking their fast after offering prayers and completing intense spiritual practices for purification and merit.
Shankaracharya Jayanti celebrates the birth of Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher and proponent of Advaita Vedanta, observed with readings of his works and prayers at temples and spiritual institutions dedicated to him.
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 and kirtans (devotional songs) held in temples and cultural events.
Earth Day is a global event that promotes environmental awareness and conservation, with activities focused on protecting the planet, such as tree planting, recycling, and raising awareness about climate change.
Ramanuja Jayanti celebrates the birth of the great Vaishnava saint and philosopher Ramanuja, whose teachings on qualified non-dualism are observed through prayers and discourses in Vaishnavite temples.
Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in processions, and offer special prayers for courage and strength.
Ganga Sapthami celebrates the descent of the sacred Ganga River to Earth, with devotees offering prayers, bathing in the river, and performing rituals to honor her purity, spiritual cleansing, and life-giving force.
Bagalamukhi Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Bagalamukhi, one of the ten Mahavidyas, where devotees perform special rituals and prayers to seek her blessings for protection, victory over enemies, and removal of obstacles.
Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for strength, protection, and the removal of negativity.
Sita Navami marks the birth of Goddess Sita, consort of Lord Rama, celebrated with prayers, fasting, and reading of the Ramayana, especially focusing on Sita’s virtues of strength, devotion, and purity.
Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan commemorates the day Lord Mahavira attained omniscience (Kevalgyan), celebrated by Jains with prayers, fasting, and discussions on his teachings of non-violence, truth, and spiritual liberation.
Mohini Ekadasi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s Mohini avatar, observed to cleanse sins and seek divine grace, with devotees refraining from grains and performing special prayers for spiritual upliftment.
Thrissur Pooram is one of Kerala’s grandest temple festivals, marked by a spectacular display of decorated elephants, traditional music, fireworks, and temple rituals, celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva.
Parashurama Dvadasi is observed in honor of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, who is worshipped for his valor and righteousness, with devotees fasting and performing rituals to seek his blessings.
Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deity), and chant mantras for blessings and well-being.
Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deity), and chant mantras for blessings and well-being.
Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking blessings for abundance.
Chhinnamasta Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Chhinnamasta, the fierce form of Shakti, with Tantric rituals and offerings performed to seek her blessings for courage, transcendence, and liberation from worldly attachments.
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 devotee Prahlad, with rituals, fasting, and prayers for protection against evil.
Rs 4.00/min
Rs 5.00/min
Rs 5.00/min
Rs 15.00/min
Rs 5.00/min
Rs 5.00/min
Rs 5.00/min
Rs 5.00/min
Deepen your understanding of Vedic wisdom
Copyright © 2026 Astrouni | All Rights Reserved
