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Hindu Festival Calendar
Find Hindu festival dates with tithi, paksha, regional context, and the calculation notes behind each observance.
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Ganesh Chaturthi
Majorगणेश चतुर्थी
Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi
14 September 2026
3 days
Birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of beginnings.
Significance
Ganesha is worshipped for wisdom and removal of obstacles.
Why this date?
Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi (4th day of bright fortnight in Bhadrapada). Chaturthi is Ganesha's sacred tithi, and this one in Bhadrapada marks his birth, typically in August-September.
Tithi
Shukla Chaturthi
Nakshatra
Chitra
Traditions
Celebrated in
Hartalika Teej
Fastingहरतालिका तीज
Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya
14 September 2026
3 days
A strict Teej fast dedicated to Shiva and Parvati before Ganesh Chaturthi.
Significance
Remembers Parvati's penance to marry Shiva.
Why this date?
Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, the third tithi of the bright fortnight before Ganesh Chaturthi. Samvat uses the Tritiya prevailing at sunrise for its India-baseline date.
Tithi
Shukla Tritiya
Nakshatra
Chitra
Traditions
Celebrated in
Rishi Panchami
Fastingऋषि पंचमी
Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami
15 September 2026
4 days
Vrat honoring the Saptarishis and ritual purification.
Significance
Observed for reverence toward the sages and purification from ritual lapses.
Why this date?
Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami, using the daytime presence of Panchami after Ganesh Chaturthi begins.
Tithi
Shukla Panchami
Nakshatra
Swati
Traditions
Celebrated in
Vishwakarma Puja
Regionalविश्वकर्मा पूजा
Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi
17 September 2026
6 days
Worship of Vishwakarma, divine architect and patron of craftspeople.
Significance
Honors tools, machines, workshops, and skilled labor.
Why this date?
Observed on Kanya Sankranti, when the Sun enters sidereal Kanya (Virgo).
Tithi
Shukla Shashthi
Nakshatra
Anuradha
Traditions
Celebrated in
Radha Ashtami
Majorराधा अष्टमी
Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami
19 September 2026
8 days
Appearance day of Goddess Radha.
Significance
Celebrates Radha, the supreme devotee and consort of Krishna.
Why this date?
Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami, the eighth tithi of the bright fortnight.
Tithi
Shukla Ashtami
Nakshatra
Mula
Traditions
Celebrated in
Anant Chaturdashi
Majorअनंत चतुर्दशी
Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi
25 September 2026
14 days
Worship of Lord Vishnu as Ananta (infinite). Marks Ganesh Visarjan.
Significance
Celebrates the infinite nature of Lord Vishnu.
Why this date?
Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi (14th day of bright fortnight in Bhadrapada). This is 10 days after Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the conclusion of Ganesh festival, typically in September.
Tithi
Shukla Chaturdashi
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Traditions
Celebrated in
Gandhi Jayanti
Nationalगांधी जयंती
Ashwin Krishna Shashthi
2 October 2026
21 days
Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation.
Significance
Honors Gandhi's contribution to India's freedom struggle.
Why this date?
Fixed on October 2 in the Gregorian calendar. This is a national holiday celebrating the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born on this date in 1869.
Tithi
Krishna Shashthi
Nakshatra
Mrigashira
Traditions
Celebrated in
Mahalaya Amavasya
Majorमहालय अमावस्या
Ashwin Krishna Amavasya
10 October 2026
29 days
Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the concluding day of Pitru Paksha.
Significance
A key day for shraddha, tarpana, and remembrance of ancestors.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Krishna Amavasya, the new moon that concludes Pitru Paksha before Sharad Navaratri.
Tithi
Krishna Amavasya
Nakshatra
Hasta
Traditions
Celebrated in
Sharad Navaratri
Majorशरद नवरात्रि
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada
11 October 2026
30 days
Nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga and her forms.
Significance
Celebrates the victory of Durga over Mahishasura.
Why this date?
Starts on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada (1st day of bright fortnight in Ashwin) and lasts 9 nights until Navami. The waxing moon phase is considered ideal for invoking Shakti, typically in September-October.
Tithi
Shukla Pratipada
Nakshatra
Chitra
Traditions
Celebrated in
Durga Puja
Regionalদুর্গা পূজা
Ashwin Shukla Shashthi
16 October 2026
35 days
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
38 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
38 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
39 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
44 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
48 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
51 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
56 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
58 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
58 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
60 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
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