Browse festival dates for October 2028 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.
Asvina Navapada Oli Ends marks the conclusion of the nine-day Jain fasting and meditation period focused on self-purification and spiritual discipline, during which devotees seek inner peace and spiritual growth.
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.
Kojagara Puja, observed on Sharad Purnima, is a night dedicated to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, where devotees stay awake all night, perform special prayers, and offer rice kheer under the moonlight, seeking wealth, prosperity, and blessings.
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.
Meerabai Jayanti celebrates the birth of the poet-saint Meerabai, known for her deep devotion to Lord Krishna, with events that include devotional singing of her bhajans (hymns), prayers, and reflections on her life as an epitome of unconditional love and devotion to Krishna.
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 devotees engaging in fasting, prayers, and cultural festivities.
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’s rays have healing properties, with special offerings and prayers made to deities like Lakshmi and Krishna.
Valmiki Jayanti honors the birth of Maharishi Valmiki, the revered author of the Ramayana, with celebrations involving recitations of his epic, prayers, and discussions on his life, focusing on his contributions to Indian literature and spirituality.
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 the well-being of their future husbands, often involving special prayers and songs.
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 after sighting and offering prayers to the moon.
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.
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.
Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi is a day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, particularly in his Vakratunda form, where devotees fast and offer prayers to remove obstacles from their lives, ending their fast after sighting the moon.
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.
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.
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 rituals in the evening after sighting the stars.
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.
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 absolve devotees of their sins and grant spiritual merit.
Rama Ekadasi is a fasting day observed in devotion to Lord Vishnu, with devotees seeking forgiveness for their sins and praying for prosperity and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Govatsa Dvadasi is celebrated in honor of cows, considered sacred in Hinduism, with prayers and offerings made to cows and their calves, marking the beginning of Diwali festivities in some regions, particularly in Maharashtra.
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.
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 for protection from untimely death and for the peace of ancestors' souls.
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.
Chopda Puja is a unique Gujarati ritual during Diwali where businesses and families worship their account books and inaugurate new ledgers for the upcoming year, seeking blessings for a prosperous financial future.
Deepamalika refers to the grand illumination of rows of lamps (diyas) during Diwali, symbolizing the removal of darkness and ignorance and the ushering in of light, knowledge, and prosperity in the lives of devotees.
Deepavali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil, In Tamil Nadu, Deepavali is celebrated on the day of Chaturdashi, when krishna defeated narakasura. People light lamps, burst crackers, and share sweets with family and friends.
Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil, where homes are illuminated with lamps, and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, with fireworks and feasts marking the joyous occasion.
Hanuman Puja is performed during Kali Chaudas in some regions, where devotees worship Lord Hanuman, seeking his protection, strength, and blessings, often as part of the Diwali celebrations.
Kali Chaudas, also known as Naraka Chaturdashi, is celebrated the day before Diwali, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Kali or to the slaying of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
Kali Puja, celebrated on the night of Diwali in eastern India, especially West Bengal, is dedicated to Goddess Kali, where devotees offer prayers, animal sacrifices (or symbolic offerings), and rituals to invoke her power and blessings for the destruction of evil and protection from misfortune.
Narak Chaturdasi, also known as Chhoti Diwali, commemorates Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura, with prayers and rituals performed to cleanse oneself of sins and remove negativity from life.
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.
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 turn giving gifts and pledging their protection to their sisters.
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 perform rituals to strengthen the bond between siblings and seek protection from untimely death.
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.
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.
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.
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