Browse festival dates for September 2027 day by day.
Bhadrapada Begins *South marks the beginning of the Bhadrapada month in the southern Hindu calendar, associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu and various important festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi.
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.
Samaveda Upakarma is a ritual where those who study the Samaveda perform sacred thread changing ceremonies and offer prayers to signify the renewal of their Vedic studies.
Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenment through the power of the mantra.
Gowri Habba is a festival in Karnataka, celebrated a day before Ganesh Chaturthi, where women worship Goddess Gowri (Parvati), seeking blessings for prosperity and the well-being of their families through special pujas and fasting.
Hartalika Teej is observed by married and unmarried women, particularly in North India, who fast and worship Goddess Parvati for marital happiness, prosperity, and the well-being of their husbands.
Rudra Savarni Manvadi marks the beginning of the reign of the 10th Manu, Rudra Savarni, in Hindu cosmology, symbolizing the cyclical process of creation and cosmic time.
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 perform rituals and prayers seeking his protection and blessings.
Ganesh Chaturthi is the grand festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, marked by the installation of Ganesha idols, fasting, prayers, and community celebrations, culminating in the immersion of the idols in water bodies.
Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenment through the power of the mantra.
Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi is the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in Kerala, with rituals and prayers dedicated to Lord Ganesha for the removal of obstacles and the granting of success and prosperity.
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.
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 of the sages for family prosperity and spiritual progress.
Samvatsari Parva is the most important day of the Jain festival of Paryushana, dedicated to forgiveness, where Jains seek forgiveness from all beings for their misdeeds and offer prayers for spiritual purification.
Jyeshta Gauri Avahana is the ritual of invoking Goddess Gauri (an aspect of Parvati), particularly during Ganesh Chaturthi, where women bring idols of Gauri into their homes, perform elaborate pujas, and seek her blessings for marital bliss.
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.
Jyeshta Gauri Puja is a ritual where devotees, particularly women, worship Goddess Gauri (Parvati) during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, seeking blessings for marital bliss, family prosperity, and well-being through elaborate offerings and prayers.
Jyeshta Gauri Visarjana marks the immersion of the Jyeshta Gauri idols in water, concluding the three-day worship of Goddess Gauri during Ganesh Chaturthi, with prayers for her blessings as she returns to her celestial abode.
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 blessings for strength, wisdom, and prosperity.
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 devotees pray for the removal of obstacles and success in life.
Mahalakshmi Vrat Begins marks the start of a 16-day fasting period dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, where devotees, especially women, perform daily prayers and rituals seeking wealth, prosperity, and the well-being of their families.
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.
Radha Ashtami celebrates the birth of Goddess Radha, the consort of Lord Krishna, where devotees engage in fasting, devotional singing, and special prayers, especially at Radha-Krishna temples, to honor her devotion and love.
Parsva Ekadasi is a significant fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, particularly observed during his reclining phase (Parsva Parivartana) during the Chaturmas period, where devotees fast and pray for spiritual growth and forgiveness of sins.
Bhuvaneshvari Jayanti celebrates the manifestation of Goddess Bhuvaneshvari, an aspect of the supreme Shakti, with devotees offering prayers and rituals to seek her blessings for wisdom, power, and spiritual fulfillment.
Kalki Dvadasi is a day dedicated to the worship of Lord Kalki, the prophesied future avatar of Lord Vishnu, with devotees performing special prayers and rituals to seek divine protection and the destruction of evil in the world.
Onam is a major harvest festival in Kerala celebrating the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali, marked by grand feasts, traditional dances, boat races, and floral decorations, symbolizing abundance and community spirit.
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.
Vamana Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Vamana, the dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who defeated the demon king Bali; devotees worship Vamana for protection, humility, and justice, performing special rituals and prayers.
Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenment through the power of the mantra.
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.
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 Sutra) for prosperity, spiritual protection, and the removal of life’s challenges.
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.
Ganesh Visarjan marks the conclusion of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, where idols of Lord Ganesha are carried in grand processions and immersed in water bodies, symbolizing Ganesha’s return to his abode and the removal of obstacles.
Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenment through the power of the mantra.
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 importance and richness of the Hindi language.
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 anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
Gayatri Japam is observed the day after the Upakarma, where devotees chant the Gayatri mantra 108 or 1,008 times, seeking spiritual purity and enlightenment through the power of the mantra.
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.
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 ancestors, seeking their blessings and peace for their souls.
Visvesvaraya Jayanti is celebrated in honor of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of India's greatest engineers, with tributes paid to his contributions to engineering and nation-building, and it is observed as Engineer's Day in India.
Pitrupaksha Begins is the start of the fortnight-long period dedicated to performing Shraddha (ancestral rites) for deceased ancestors, where families offer food, water, and prayers to honor and seek blessings from their ancestors.
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 fortnight), where offerings are made to honor their souls and seek their blessings.
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 fortnight), with offerings made to honor and seek blessings from their departed souls.
Phulera Dooj, celebrated on the second day of the Shukla Paksha of Phalguna, is associated with playful Holi preparations and is considered an auspicious day for starting new ventures without the need for a muhurta.
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 prayers for the peace and spiritual upliftment of the deceased.
Maha Bharani is a significant day during the Pitrupaksha period, especially for offering Shraddha rites to ancestors, as it falls under the auspicious Bharani Nakshatra, considered ideal for paying respects to the departed.
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 prayers for the peace and spiritual upliftment of the deceased.
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 blessings and the well-being of the family.
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.
Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi is a day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, worshipped in his form as Vighnaraja, the remover of obstacles, where devotees fast and perform special prayers seeking relief from difficulties and success in endeavors.
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.
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 their ancestors and seek their blessings.
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.
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 ancestors and seek their protection and guidance.
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, food, and water to honor and seek blessings from the departed.
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, fasting, and prayers, seeking her divine protection for their offspring.
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.
Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends marks the conclusion of the 16-day fasting period dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, where devotees perform special prayers and rituals, concluding their worship with gratitude for the goddess's blessings of prosperity and protection.
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.
Navami Shraddha is the ninth day of Pitrupaksha, where Shraddha rituals are performed for ancestors who died on a Navami, with prayers, offerings, and rites aimed at honoring their souls and seeking blessings for family well-being.
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 offer food, water, and prayers to honor the souls of the deceased and seek their blessings.
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 ancestors and ensuring their spiritual peace and blessings for the living.
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 the souls of their ancestors, helping them attain moksha (salvation).
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, and prayers made to honor the ancestors and seek their protection.
Magha Shraddha is a special Shraddha performed during the Magha month for deceased ancestors, where devotees offer rituals, food, and water to ensure the peace and spiritual elevation of the departed souls.
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.
Kali Yuga refers to the current era in Hindu cosmology, characterized by moral decline, strife, and materialism, where the practice of Dharma (righteousness) is believed to diminish, marking the final phase of the four Yugas before a new cycle begins.
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.
Trayodasi Shraddha is observed on the thirteenth day of Pitrupaksha for those who died on a Trayodasi, with families performing prayers and offerings to seek blessings from the ancestors and ensure their peace.
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.
Chaturdasi Shraddha is the fourteenth-day ritual during Pitrupaksha for those who passed away on a Chaturdasi, with offerings made to the ancestors, particularly to those who had violent deaths or accidents, seeking their blessings and peace.
Asvina Amavasya, the new moon day in the Hindu month of Asvina, holds significance for performing rituals and offerings to ancestors (Pitru Tarpan), seeking their blessings and peace for departed souls.
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.
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 material wealth and spiritual prosperity.
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, particularly by women who pray for the well-being of their husbands.
Lakshmi Puja is the most significant ritual during Diwali, where devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, by lighting lamps, offering sweets, and performing elaborate prayers to invite her blessings for abundance and well-being.
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.
Sharda Puja is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and learning, where students and professionals offer prayers to seek her blessings for success in their studies and careers.
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