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Hindu Festival Calendar
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Durga Puja
Regionalদুর্গা পূজা
Ashwin Shukla Shashthi
16 October 2026
Tomorrow
Bengal's biggest festival celebrating Goddess Durga.
Significance
Five days of elaborate worship of Durga and her children.
Why this date?
Starts on Ashwin Shukla Shashthi (6th day of bright fortnight in Ashwin) during Navaratri. The last 5 days of Navaratri are the main celebration, ending on Dashami with Vijaya, typically in October.
Tithi
Shukla Shashthi
Nakshatra
Jyeshtha
Traditions
Celebrated in
Durga Ashtami
Majorदुर्गा अष्टमी
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami
19 October 2026
4 days
Eighth day of Sharad Navaratri dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Significance
One of the most important days of Navaratri worship.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Shukla Ashtami, the eighth tithi of the bright fortnight during Sharad Navaratri.
Tithi
Shukla Ashtami
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
Traditions
Celebrated in
Maha Navami
Majorमहा नवमी
Ashwin Shukla Navami
19 October 2026
4 days
Ninth day of Sharad Navaratri and Durga Puja.
Significance
Marks the culmination of Navaratri worship before Vijayadashami.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Shukla Navami, using the daytime presence of Navami for the India-baseline observance.
Tithi
Shukla Navami
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
Traditions
Celebrated in
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Majorदशहरा / विजयादशमी
Ashwin Shukla Dashami
20 October 2026
5 days
Victory of good over evil. Ram's victory over Ravana.
Significance
Marks Rama's victory and Durga's triumph over Mahishasura.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, with Vijayadashami determined by the afternoon/aparahna presence of Dashami. This is why it can differ from a simple sunrise tithi lookup.
Tithi
Shukla Dashami
Nakshatra
Shravana
Traditions
Celebrated in
Sharad Purnima
Majorशरद पूर्णिमा
Ashwin Shukla Purnima
25 October 2026
10 days
Autumn full moon associated with Kojagara Puja and moonlight kheer.
Significance
The bright autumn full moon is considered especially auspicious for Lakshmi worship.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Shukla Purnima, with many observances centered on the night of the full moon.
Tithi
Shukla Purnima
Nakshatra
Ashwini
Traditions
Celebrated in
Karwa Chauth
Fastingकरवा चौथ
Kartik Krishna Chaturthi
29 October 2026
14 days
Married women fast for the longevity of their husbands.
Significance
Symbolizes marital love and devotion.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi (4th day of dark fortnight in Kartik). The fast is broken only after sighting the moon through a sieve, typically in October-November.
Tithi
Krishna Chaturthi
Nakshatra
Mrigashira
Traditions
Celebrated in
Ahoi Ashtami
Fastingअहोई अष्टमी
Kartik Krishna Ashtami
1 November 2026
17 days
Mothers observe a fast for the well-being of children.
Significance
A child-welfare vrata observed before Diwali, especially in North India.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Krishna Ashtami, commonly observed in the evening after sighting stars.
Tithi
Krishna Ashtami
Nakshatra
Pushya
Traditions
Celebrated in
Dhanteras
Majorधनतेरस
Kartik Krishna Trayodashi
6 November 2026
22 days
Opening day of the Diwali season, dedicated to Dhanvantari, Kubera, and Lakshmi.
Significance
Associated with health, prosperity, and buying auspicious metals or utensils.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi, with the evening/pradosha period used for Dhanteras puja.
Tithi
Krishna Trayodashi
Nakshatra
Hasta
Traditions
Celebrated in
Narak Chaturdashi
Majorनरक चतुर्दशी
Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi
8 November 2026
24 days
Diwali-season observance commemorating Krishna's victory over Narakasura.
Significance
Also known as Kali Chaudas or Choti Diwali in many regions.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, the fourteenth tithi of the dark fortnight before Amavasya.
Tithi
Krishna Chaturdashi
Nakshatra
Swati
Traditions
Celebrated in
Diwali
Majorदीपावली
Kartik Krishna Amavasya
8 November 2026
24 days
Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness.
Significance
Celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya. Lakshmi-Ganesh worship for prosperity.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Krishna Amavasya (new moon in Kartik month). The darkest night of the year is illuminated with lamps, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, typically in October-November.
Tithi
Krishna Amavasya
Nakshatra
Swati
Traditions
Celebrated in
Govardhan Puja
Majorगोवर्धन पूजा
Kartik Shukla Pratipada
10 November 2026
26 days
Worship of Govardhan Hill, lifted by Krishna to protect villagers.
Significance
Celebrates Krishna lifting Govardhan to shelter Vrindavan from Indra's wrath.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Shukla Pratipada (1st day of bright fortnight in Kartik), the day after Diwali. Marks the start of new Vikram year in Gujarat, typically in October-November.
Tithi
Shukla Pratipada
Nakshatra
Vishakha
Traditions
Celebrated in
Bhai Dooj
Majorभाई दूज
Kartik Shukla Dwitiya
10 November 2026
26 days
Sisters pray for their brothers' well-being. Similar to Raksha Bandhan.
Significance
Celebrates the bond between siblings.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya (2nd day of the bright fortnight in Kartik), with the date checked during aparahna in the afternoon. It celebrates the sibling bond when Yama visited his sister Yamuna, typically in October-November.
Tithi
Shukla Dwitiya
Nakshatra
Anuradha
Traditions
Celebrated in
Chhath Puja
Regionalछठ पूजा
Kartik Shukla Shashthi
15 November 2026
31 days
Ancient Vedic festival worshipping Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
Significance
Devotees offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Shukla Shashthi (6th day of bright fortnight in Kartik). Six days after Diwali, devotees worship the Sun God with offerings at sunrise and sunset, typically in October-November.
Tithi
Shukla Shashthi
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
Traditions
Celebrated in
Tulsi Vivah
Majorतुलसी विवाह
Kartik Shukla Dwadashi
21 November 2026
37 days
Ceremonial wedding of Tulsi and Vishnu/Shaligram.
Significance
Marks the reopening of the auspicious wedding season after Chaturmas in many traditions.
Why this date?
Commonly observed on Kartik Shukla Dwadashi after Devutthana Ekadashi. Some traditions observe it on Ekadashi or Purnima, so local practice can vary.
Tithi
Shukla Dwadashi
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada
Traditions
Celebrated in
Dev Diwali
Majorदेव दीपावली
Kartik Shukla Purnima
24 November 2026
40 days
Diwali of the Gods. Celebrated 15 days after Diwali.
Significance
Gods descend to celebrate Diwali. Special celebration in Varanasi.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Shukla Purnima (full moon in Kartik month). Exactly 15 days after Diwali (Amavasya), when the moon reaches full phase, typically in November.
Tithi
Shukla Purnima
Nakshatra
Krittika
Traditions
Celebrated in
Kalabhairav Jayanti
Majorकालभैरव जयंती
Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami
30 November 2026
46 days
Appearance day of Lord Kalabhairava, a fierce form of Shiva.
Significance
Important for Shiva devotees and especially associated with Kashi.
Why this date?
Falls on Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami, with many observances centered on the night period.
Tithi
Krishna Ashtami
Nakshatra
Magha
Traditions
Celebrated in
Vivah Panchami
Majorविवाह पंचमी
Margashirsha Shukla Panchami
14 December 2026
60 days
Commemoration of the wedding of Rama and Sita.
Significance
Especially celebrated in Mithila, Janakpur, and Rama temples.
Why this date?
Falls on Margashirsha Shukla Panchami, the fifth tithi of the bright fortnight.
Tithi
Shukla Panchami
Nakshatra
Shravana
Traditions
Celebrated in
Gita Jayanti
Majorगीता जयंती
Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi
20 December 2026
66 days
Day commemorating the teaching of the Bhagavad Gita.
Significance
Observed on Mokshada Ekadashi, when Krishna is believed to have delivered the Gita to Arjuna.
Why this date?
Falls on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, also known as Mokshada Ekadashi.
Tithi
Shukla Ekadashi
Nakshatra
Ashwini
Traditions
Celebrated in
Dattatreya Jayanti
Majorदत्तात्रेय जयंती
Margashirsha Shukla Purnima
23 December 2026
69 days
Appearance day of Lord Dattatreya.
Significance
Honors Dattatreya, associated with Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and the guru principle.
Why this date?
Falls on Margashirsha Shukla Purnima, the full moon of Margashirsha.
Tithi
Shukla Purnima
Nakshatra
Mrigashira
Traditions
Celebrated in
Makar Sankranti
Majorमकर संक्रांति
Pausha Shukla Shashthi
14 January 2027
91 days
Sun enters Capricorn, marking longer days. Celebrated with kite flying and sesame sweets.
Significance
One of the few Hindu festivals based on solar calendar. Marks the end of winter solstice.
Why this date?
Calculated when the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) rashi in sidereal zodiac. This is one of the few solar-based Hindu festivals, occurring around January 14-15 each year when the Sun crosses 270° sidereal longitude.
Tithi
Shukla Shashthi
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada
Traditions
Celebrated in
Festival calendars by year
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Major Festivals
Pan-Indian celebrations observed across the country with regional variations.
- Diwali - Festival of Lights
- Holi - Festival of Colors
- Navaratri - Nine Nights
- Dussehra - Victory of Good
- Ganesh Chaturthi
Regional Celebrations
Unique festivals celebrated in specific regions with local traditions.
- Pongal (Tamil Nadu)
- Onam (Kerala)
- Durga Puja (Bengal)
- Bihu (Assam)
- Ugadi (Andhra/Karnataka)
Fasting Days
Auspicious days for spiritual practices, fasting, and worship.
- Ekadashi (11th Tithi)
- Pradosh Vrat
- Karwa Chauth
- Maha Shivaratri
- Santoshi Mata Vrat