Browse festival dates for November 2027 day by day.
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.
Nagula Chavithi is a festival in South India dedicated to worshipping serpents, particularly the Nagas, where devotees, especially women, offer milk and prayers at snake pits to seek protection from snakebites and prosperity.
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 success in the coming year, and special offerings made to deities.
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, particularly during sunrise and sunset, seeking health, wealth, and prosperity for their families.
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.
Soora Samharam is a South Indian festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, celebrating his victory over the demon Surapadman, with grand processions, rituals, and reenactments of the divine battle, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
Jalaram Bapa Jayanti celebrates the birth of the saint Jalaram Bapa, known for his humility and selfless service to humanity, with devotees visiting his temples, offering prayers, and performing charitable acts.
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 the well-being and prosperity of cattle and agriculture.
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 and accumulate merit through prayers, fasting, and self-discipline.
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.
Akshaya Navami is celebrated to mark the eternal (Akshaya) nature of the universe, particularly associated with Amla trees, where devotees offer prayers and seek blessings for prosperity, health, and long-lasting happiness.
Jagaddhatri Puja is a significant festival in West Bengal, dedicated to Goddess Jagaddhatri, a form of Durga, celebrated with elaborate rituals, processions, and the worship of the goddess as a protector and sustainer of the world.
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 beings and humans coexisted in perfect harmony.
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 prayers offered to Krishna for protection from negative forces.
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 prayers offered to Krishna for protection from negative forces.
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 Mahabharata, where devotees seek blessings for their ancestors and pray for spiritual growth.
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 fasting observed by devotees to seek Vishnu's blessings for prosperity 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.
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 continuation of the creation and preservation of life.
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 devotees performing rituals to seek blessings for a harmonious and prosperous married life.
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 offer prayers to invoke divine protection and blessings for spiritual advancement.
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.
Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas marks the culmination of the four-month Chaturmas period of penance and austerity, particularly observed in Jainism, where devotees end their vows of self-discipline with special prayers and rituals.
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 liberation (moksha) from the cycle of birth and death.
Vaikuntha Chaturdasi is dedicated to both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, with devotees offering prayers and lighting lamps to seek the combined blessings of both deities for spiritual enlightenment and the removal of obstacles in life.
Vishweshwara Vrat is a day dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly in his form as Vishweshwara (Lord of the Universe), where devotees observe fasting and prayers to seek his protection and blessings for well-being and success.
Bhishma Panchak Ends signifies the conclusion of a five-day fast and prayer period dedicated to Bhishma from the Mahabharata, with devotees offering special prayers to seek blessings for spiritual growth and the well-being of ancestors.
Children's Day is celebrated on November 14th in India, honoring Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday, with activities focused on the well-being, education, and rights of children, often involving fun events and programs for kids across schools and communities.
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) along riverbanks, especially in Varanasi, symbolizing divine illumination and the descent of the gods to Earth.
Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, with processions, prayers, and readings of the Guru Granth Sahib, focusing on his teachings of equality, peace, and devotion to God.
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.
Kartika Ashtahnika Ends marks the completion of an eight-day Jain festival dedicated to intense spiritual practices, where devotees have engaged in fasting, prayers, and meditation for self-purification and the accumulation of spiritual merit.
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 decorated chariots, and devotees participate to seek divine blessings and protection.
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.
Nehru Jayanti, celebrated as the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, is observed as Children's Day, with events honoring his love for children, and activities are held to promote the well-being and education of children across the country.
Pushkara Snana is an important pilgrimage and bathing ritual that occurs during the Pushkaram festival, where devotees bathe in sacred rivers associated with a particular zodiac sign, seeking purification and divine blessings.
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 prayers for continuity and the preservation of life.
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.
Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, where devotees observe a fast and offer prayers to remove obstacles and gain wisdom, ending the fast after sighting the moon.
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.
Kalabhairav Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Kalabhairav, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, with devotees offering prayers and rituals to seek his protection from evil forces and blessings for courage and success in overcoming challenges.
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.
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 blessings for salvation and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
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 removal of sins and the attainment of spiritual liberation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hanuman Jayanti *Tamil, as previously mentioned, celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman in Tamil-speaking regions, with special prayers and rituals dedicated to him for strength, protection, and wisdom.
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.
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 ancestors, seeking blessings for peace and prosperity.
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.
Margashirsha Begins *South marks the start of the auspicious month of Margashirsha in the southern Indian calendar, a period considered highly favorable for religious observances and devotion to Lord Vishnu, with rituals to invoke his blessings for prosperity and well-being.
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 celibacy, simplicity, and intense spiritual practices in preparation for the pilgrimage to Lord Ayyappa’s shrine.
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