Monthly Festival Calendar

May 2028

Browse festival dates for May 2028 day by day.

Monday

01 May 2028

Lunar

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 honor her purity, spiritual cleansing, and life-giving force.

Tuesday

02 May 2028

Lunar

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 blessings for protection, victory over enemies, and removal of obstacles.

Lunar

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 strength, protection, and the removal of negativity.

Wednesday

03 May 2028

Lunar

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 Sita’s virtues of strength, devotion, and purity.

Thursday

04 May 2028

Lunar

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 on his teachings of non-violence, truth, and spiritual liberation.

Solar

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 temple rituals, celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva.

Friday

05 May 2028

Lunar

Mohini Ekadasi
मोहीनी एकादशी

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.

Saturday

06 May 2028

Lunar

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 fasting and performing rituals to seek his blessings.

Sunday

07 May 2028

Lunar

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 blessings for abundance.

Lunar

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 for courage, transcendence, and liberation from worldly attachments.

Lunar

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 devotee Prahlad, with rituals, fasting, and prayers for protection against evil.

Monday

08 May 2028

Lunar

Buddha Purnima
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा

Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha, celebrated with prayers, meditation, and offerings at Buddhist temples, reflecting on his teachings of compassion and mindfulness.

Solar

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 performing rituals to seek forgiveness for their sins and attain spiritual cleansing.

Lunar

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 prosperity and well-being.

Lunar

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 protection, as Kurma helped in the churning of the ocean to obtain divine nectar.

Lunar

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 cleanse sins.

Lunar

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, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

Solar

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, poetry recitals, and discussions on Tagore's works.

Lunar

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, especially honoring Lord Vishnu and Gautama Buddha.

Tuesday

09 May 2028

Lunar

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 Puranas, highlighting his role as a celestial mediator and promoter of devotion.

Friday

12 May 2028

Lunar

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 blessings for the removal of obstacles and success in undertakings.

Lunar

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 prosperity, with special prayers and offerings made to the deity.

Sunday

14 May 2028

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 Sunday of May.

Tuesday

16 May 2028

Lunar

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 poojas, and seek protection from negativity.

Lunar

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, performing midnight prayers, and breaking the fast after offering special prasad to the deity.

Friday

19 May 2028

Lunar

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 Chalisa, and seeking his blessings for strength, protection, and devotion.

Saturday

20 May 2028

Lunar

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 spiritual merit and cleanse their souls.

Lunar

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 karma and attain liberation, believed to offer immense spiritual rewards.

Sunday

21 May 2028

Lunar

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 deity), and chant mantras for blessings and well-being.

Monday

22 May 2028

Lunar

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 and water to Lord Shiva for inner strength and spiritual growth.

Tuesday

23 May 2028

Lunar

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 blessings for abundance.

Wednesday

24 May 2028

Lunar

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 souls.

Lunar

Ishti
इष्टि

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.

Lunar

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 negative energies and seek peace for ancestors' souls.

Solar

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 from one’s life.

Lunar

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 the malefic effects of his planetary influence.

Lunar

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 blessings, as well as for spiritual practices to ward off negative influences.

Lunar

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, who brought her husband back to life, observed under the sacred banyan (vat) tree.

Thursday

25 May 2028

Lunar

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 peace and emotional balance.

Lunar

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 religious observances dedicated to Lord Vishnu and other deities.

Solar

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 Nakshatra is in effect, and it includes prayers to Lord Krishna and offerings of food.

Saturday

27 May 2028

Lunar

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 tributes, parades, and cultural events honoring his legacy of courage and patriotism.

Sunday

28 May 2028

Gregorian

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 temperate conditions, with some rituals seeking protection from natural elements.

Lunar

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 and the removal of obstacles.

Monday

29 May 2028

Lunar

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 processions, and offer special prayers for courage and strength.

Wednesday

31 May 2028

Lunar

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 protection from misfortunes and spiritual elevation, invoking her as the widow goddess who grants wisdom through detachment.

Lunar

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 strength, protection, and the removal of negativity.

Gregorian

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 smoking and promote a healthier, smoke-free lifestyle.

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