Hindu Festival Calendar 2026
Every major observance of the Hindu year, with the tithi that fixes it, what it is kept for, and the rite traditionally performed on it. Dates are given for your own city, because a festival can fall a day apart in Chennai and Toronto.
Why a festival moves. Almost every one is fixed by a tithi rather than a calendar date, and a tithi is read against your own sunrise — so the Gregorian date shifts each year, and can differ by a day between cities. Only the solar festivals, Pongal and Makar Sankranti among them, hold roughly steady.
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Every observance, month by month
Past dates dim automatically and the next one is marked. Each entry names the tithi that fixes it, so you can see why the date moves.
Regional practice differs, and both are right. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Bengal and the north keep some of these on different days, and a few — Deepavali and Ganesh Chaturthi among them — are observed over different numbers of days. Where your family or temple keeps a date, follow theirs.
January 202634 observances
Angaraki Sankashti
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Vivekananda Jayanti
Krishna Saptami of Pausha, at sunrise
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Bhogi · Lohri
the day before PongalAlso kept as Bhogi Pandigai.
Shattila Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Shattila Ekadashi Vrat Katha: Great Story Behind the Fast →
Pongal · Makar Sankranti
Sun enters Makara — solarTamil NaduThe Sun turns north. One of the few festivals fixed by the solar calendar, so the date barely moves.
Also kept as Makara Sankranti, Uttarayana, Makaravilakku.
Makar Sankranti Astrology: Sun’s Transition, Karmic Reset, and Auspicious Practices →Mattu Pongal
day 2 of the Tamil month ThaiTamil NaduMattu Pongal: Gratitude, Earth Energy and Sacred Balance →
Guru Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Masik Shivaratri
Chaturdashi at midnightThe monthly night of Shiva, kept with a vigil on the waning fourteenth.
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Shailputri Puja
Shukla Pratipada of Magha, in the forenoonAlso kept as Ghatasthapana.
Ganesha Jayanti
Shukla Chaturthi of Magha, at middayGujarat, MaharashtraAlso kept as Gauriganesha Chaturthi.
Vasant Panchami
Shukla Panchami of MaghaSaraswathi's own day. Children are taught their first letters, and higher mantra counts are undertaken.
Also kept as Sri Panchami, Saraswati Jayanti.
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Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Ratha Saptami
Shukla Saptami of MaghaThe Sun's chariot turns. Kept for health, vitality and relief from Surya affliction.
Also kept as Brahma Savarni Manvadi, Narmada Jayanti, Ratha Sapthami.
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Mahagauri Puja
Shukla Ashtami of Magha, at sunriseAlso kept as Durga Ashtami.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Navratri Parana
Shukla Dashami of Magha, at dusk
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Jaya Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Bhishma Dwadashi
Shukla Dwadashi of Magha, at middayAndhra & TelanganaBhishma Dwadashi 2026 – Date, Puja, Pitru Tarpan & Ancestral Observance →
Shukra Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
February 202621 observances
Thai Poosam
Poosam nakshatra of ThaiTamil Nadu, KeralaMurugan's festival, kept with kavadi and fasting. Chiefly a Tamil observance.
Also kept as Thai Pusam, Thai Pooyam.
Lalita Jayanti
Purnima of Magha, at middayAlso kept as Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Yashoda Jayanti
Krishna Shashthi of Magha, at sunriseYashoda Jayanti 2026 (7 February): Date, Shashthi Tithi, Timings & Significance →
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Janaki Jayanti
Krishna Ashtami of Magha, at sunriseJanaki Jayanti 2026 (9 February): Date, Puja Time & Goddess Sita Significance →Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Krishna Dashami of Magha, at sunrise
Vijaya Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
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Kumbha Sankranti
the Sun enters a new signThe Sun moves into the next sign and a solar month begins. Charity and offerings to the Sun are made.
Shani Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Maha Shivaratri
Krishna Chaturdashi of MaghaThe great night of Shiva, kept with fasting and a vigil through four watches.
Also kept as Shivarathri.
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Amavasya of Magha, in the afternoon
Phulera Dooj
Shukla Dwitiya of Phalguna, at sunriseAlso kept as Ramakrishna Jayanti.
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Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Amalaki Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
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Shani Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
March 202645 observances
Holi · Phalguna Purnima
Purnima of PhalgunaThe burning of Holika the night before, then colour. Kept for the turning of the season.
Also kept as Dol Purnima, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti, Lakshmi Jayanti, Vasanta Purnima.
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Holika Dahan
Phalguna Purnima at dusk, after BhadraAlso kept as Chhoti Holi, Holi Hunnime, Kamanahabba.
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Purnima of Phalguna, in the forenoonAttukal Pongal
Purva Phalguni star in the Tamil month Maasi, at middayKeralaRangwali Holi · Dhuleti
Krishna Pratipada of Phalguna, in the afternoonAlso kept as Dhulivandan, Dhulandi.
Holi Bhai Dooj
Krishna Dwitiya of Phalguna, at sunriseAlso kept as Bhratri Dwitiya.
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Ranga Panchami
Krishna Panchami of Phalguna, at sunriseMaharashtraRanga Panchami 2026: When and How to Celebrate →
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Sheetala Saptami
Krishna Saptami of Phalguna, at duskSheetala Saptami 2026: Embrace the cool grace of Maa Sheetala →
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Karadaiyan Nombu
the Sun enters Meena before the next sunriseTamil Nadu
Papamochani Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
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Meena Sankranti
the Sun enters a new signThe Sun moves into the next sign and a solar month begins. Charity and offerings to the Sun are made.
Soma Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Masik Shivaratri
Chaturdashi at midnightThe monthly night of Shiva, kept with a vigil on the waning fourteenth.
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Ugadi · Gudi Padwa
Chaitra begins — lunarAndhra & Telangana, Karnataka, MaharashtraThe lunar new year in the Deccan. The year's panchang is read aloud.
Also kept as Chaitra Navratri, Nutan Varsh Prarambha, Yugadi, Telugu New Year.
Shailputri Puja
Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra, in the forenoonAlso kept as Ghatasthapana.
Jhulelal Jayanti
Shukla Dwitiya of Chaitra, in the afternoonSindhara Dooj
Shukla Dwitiya of Chaitra, at sunrise
Gangaur
Shukla Tritiya of Chaitra, at middayAndhra & Telangana, Karnataka, MaharashtraAlso kept as Chaitragaur, Gauri Tritiya, Saubhagya Teej, Andolana Trutiya, Dola Gowri Vratam, Soubhagya Gauri Vrat.
Lakshmi Panchami
Shukla Panchami of Chaitra, in the afternoonLakshmi Panchami 2026: Significance, Mythological Story and Rituals →
Vasudeva Chaturthi
Shukla Chaturthi of Chaitra, at sunriseGujaratVasudeva Chaturthi 2026: Auspicious Timings, Rituals and Significance →
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Mahagauri Puja
Shukla Ashtami of Chaitra, at sunriseAlso kept as Durga Ashtami.
Annapurna Ashtami
Shukla Ashtami of Chaitra, at sunriseAlso kept as Ashoka Ashtami.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Rama Navami
Shukla Navami of ChaitraRama's birth. Kept for dharma, steadfastness and family order.
Ram Navami 2026: Story, Significance and Rituals →Swaminarayan Jayanti
Shukla Navami of Chaitra, at sunriseKarnataka
Navratri Parana
Shukla Dashami of Chaitra, at dusk
Kamada Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Soma Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Panguni Uthiram
Uthiram nakshatra of PanguniTamil Nadu, KeralaThe day of divine marriages. Strongly favoured for marriage remedies and for Murugan worship.
Also kept as Painkuni Uthram.
April 202632 observances
Hanuman Jayanti
Purnima of ChaitraHanuman's birth as kept in north India, on the Chaitra full moon.
Also kept as Hanuman Janmotsava, Madana Pournami.
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Purnima of Chaitra, at midday
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Vallabhacharya Jayanti
Krishna Ekadashi of Chaitra, at sunriseBaisakhi
the Sun enters Mesha
Varuthini Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
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Mesha Sankranti
the Sun enters a new signThe Sun moves into the next sign and a solar month begins. Charity and offerings to the Sun are made.
Tamil New Year · Vishu
Sun enters Mesha — solarTamil Nadu, KeralaThe solar new year in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The year's first sight is arranged to be auspicious.
Also kept as Puthandu, Vishu Kani.
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the day after the Sun enters MeshaBengalAlso kept as Bengali New Year.
Bhauma Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Kubjika Jayanti
Krishna Trayodashi of Chaitra, at sunrise
Masik Shivaratri
Chaturdashi at midnightThe monthly night of Shiva, kept with a vigil on the waning fourteenth.
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Akshaya Tritiya
Shukla Tritiya of VaishakhaWhatever is begun or given today is said not to diminish.
Also kept as Akha Trij, Treta Yuga Diwas, Akshaya Trithiya, Akshaya Thiruthiyai, Akshaya Trutiya.
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Parashurama Jayanti
Shukla Tritiya of Vaishakha, at duskAlso kept as Parashurama Jayanthi.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Shankaracharya Jayanti
Shukla Panchami of Vaishakha, in the forenoonKerala, Tamil NaduAlso kept as Surdas Jayanti, Sankara Jayanthi, Shree Shankara Jayanthi.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Ramanuja Jayanti
Ardra star in Chithirai, at sunriseTamil NaduAlso kept as Ramanuja Jayanthi.
Sita Navami
Shukla Navami of Vaishakha, at middayGujarat, KarnatakaSita Navami 2026: Muhurat, Significance, and the Auspicious Mahalakshmi Ritual for Wealth →
Bagalamukhi Jayanti
Shukla Ashtami of Vaishakha, at sunrise2026 Bagalamukhi Jayanti: Date, Time, and Auspicious Rituals You Must Know →
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Thrissur Pooram
Purva Phalguni star in Chithirai, at middayKerala
Siddhilakshmi Jayanti
Shukla Ekadashi of Vaishakha, at sunrise2026 Siddhilakshmi Jayanti: Date, Significance, Rituals & Puja Timings →
Mohini Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
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Bhauma Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Narasimha Jayanti
Shukla Chaturdashi of VaishakhaThe man-lion's appearance, kept for protection against what cannot be faced directly.
Also kept as Nrisinha Jayanti, Chhinnamasta Jayanti.
2026 Narasimha Jayanti: Muhurat, Katha & Powerful Mantras →
Kurma Jayanti
Purnima of Vaishakha, at duskGujarat, KeralaAlso kept as Kurmavathara Dinam.
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Chandika Jayanti
Purnima of Vaishakha, at sunrise2026 Chandika Jayanti: Ways to Celebrate This Auspicious Day →Chitra Pournami
Purnima of Vaishakha, at sunriseKerala, Tamil Nadu
Purnima · Full Moon
tithi at sunriseThe full moon. Kept with the Satyanarayana vrat and puja in most households.
2026 Vaishakha Purnima: Date, Timings, Rituals & Spiritual Significance →Narada Jayanti
Krishna Pratipada of Vaishakha, at sunriseGujarat, KarnatakaNarada Jayanti 2026: The Divine Sage Who Connects Heaven and Earth →Agni Nakshatram Begins
day 21 of the Tamil month ChithiraiTamil Nadu
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Hanuman Jayanti · Telugu
Krishna Dashami of Vaishakha, at sunriseAndhra & TelanganaHanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, Auspicious Muhurat and Rituals →
Apara Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Apara Ekadashi 2026: Story, Significance and Observance →
Guru Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Masik Shivaratri
Chaturdashi at midnightThe monthly night of Shiva, kept with a vigil on the waning fourteenth.
Vrishabha Sankranti
the Sun enters a new signThe Sun moves into the next sign and a solar month begins. Charity and offerings to the Sun are made.
Vat Savitri Vrat
Amavasya of Vaishakha, at middayKarnataka, OdishaAlso kept as Savitri Amabasya.
Shani Jayanti
Amavasya of Vaishakha, at sunriseGujarat, Karnataka, MaharashtraShani Jayanti 2026: Date, Timings, Rituals & Significance →
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Varada Chaturthi
Shukla Chaturthi of Adhika Jyeshtha, at sunriseGujaratVarada Chaturthi 2026: Date, Rituals and Significance →
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Ganga Dussehra
Shukla Dashami of Jyeshtha, at duskBengal, Karnataka, MaharashtraAlso kept as Ganga Puja.
Padmini Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
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Guru Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Vaikasi Visakam
Visakam nakshatra of VaikasiTamil NaduMurugan's birth star. The principal day of the year for Subrahmanya worship.
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Purnima · Full Moon
tithi at sunriseThe full moon. Kept with the Satyanarayana vrat and puja in most households.
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Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Parama Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
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Shukra Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Masik Shivaratri
Chaturdashi at midnightThe monthly night of Shiva, kept with a vigil on the waning fourteenth.
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Mithuna Sankranti
the Sun enters a new signThe Sun moves into the next sign and a solar month begins. Charity and offerings to the Sun are made.
Pradyumna Chaturthi
Shukla Chaturthi of Jyeshtha, at middayGujaratPradyumna Chaturthi 2026: Date, Timings, Puja Vidhi, Fasting Rules & Spiritual Significance →
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Jamai Shashti
Shukla Shashthi of Jyeshtha, at sunriseBengal, OdishaDhumavati Jayanti
Shukla Ashtami of Jyeshtha, at sunriseDhumavati Jayanti 2026: How to Seek Her Divine Blessings and Wisdom →
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Mahesh Navami
Shukla Navami of Jyeshtha, at sunriseMahesh Navami 2026: Date, Tithi, Story, and Rituals →
Nirjala Ekadashi
Shukla Ekadashi of JyeshthaThe waterless fast, held to carry the merit of all the year's ekadashis.
Shukra Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Vat Purnima Vrat
Purnima of Jyeshtha, in the afternoonKarnataka, MaharashtraKabirdas Jayanti
Purnima of Jyeshtha, at sunriseAlso kept as Vaivaswata Manvadi, Batuka Bhairavi Jayanti.
Purnima · Full Moon
tithi at sunriseThe full moon. Kept with the Satyanarayana vrat and puja in most households.
July 202634 observances
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Yogini Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
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Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Shani Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Masik Shivaratri
Chaturdashi at midnightThe monthly night of Shiva, kept with a vigil on the waning fourteenth.
Varahi Navaratri begins
Shukla Pratipada of AshadhaNine nights of Varahi open — Ashadha's Gupta Navaratri, kept for protection and victory over obstacles.
Also kept as Ashadha Navratri.
Shailputri Puja
Shukla Pratipada of Ashadha, in the forenoonAlso kept as Ghatasthapana.
Rath Yatra
Shukla Dwitiya of Ashadha, at sunriseAlso kept as Jagannath Rathyatra, Ratha Jatra.
Karka Sankranti
the Sun enters a new signThe Sun moves into the next sign and a solar month begins. Charity and offerings to the Sun are made.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Mahagauri Puja
Shukla Ashtami of Ashadha, at sunriseAlso kept as Durga Ashtami.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Bhadali Navami
Shukla Navami of Ashadha, at sunriseRaivata Manvadi
Shukla Dashami of Ashadha, at sunriseAlso kept as Asha Dashami Vrat.
Navratri Parana
Shukla Dashami of Ashadha, at dusk
Gauri Vrat Begins
Shukla Ekadashi of Ashadha, at sunriseGujarat
Devshayani Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Jayaparvati Vrat Begins
Shukla Trayodashi of Ashadha, at sunriseGujarat
Ravi Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Agastya Arghya
day 13 of the Tamil month Aadi
Guru Purnima
Purnima of AshadhaThe highest festival of the Guru-Shishya tradition, especially meritorious for Guru Homa.
Dakshinamurti Jayanti
Purnima of AshadhaShiva as the cosmic Guru of all knowledge — the most auspicious day of the year for the Medha Dakshinamoorthy Homa.
Also kept as Guru Purnima, Gauri Vrat Ends, Chakshusha Manvadi, Vyasa Puja.
August 202640 observances
Jayaparvati Vrat Ends
Krishna Tritiya of Ashadha, at sunriseGujarat
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Aadi Perukku
18th day of AadiTamil NaduThe Tamil monsoon festival of abundance — traditionally a day for Lakshmi and Varuna worship.
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Kamika Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Ravi Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Masik Shivaratri
Chaturdashi at midnightThe monthly night of Shiva, kept with a vigil on the waning fourteenth.
Mangala Gauri Vrat (Second Tuesday)
the second Tuesday of Shravana
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Andal Jayanthi
Purva Phalguni star in the Tamil month Aadi, at sunriseTamil NaduAlso kept as Aadi Pooram.
Durva Ganapati Chaturthi
Shukla Chaturthi of Shravana, at sunriseGujarat
Simha Sankranti
the Sun enters a new signThe Sun moves into the next sign and a solar month begins. Charity and offerings to the Sun are made.
Naag Panchami
Shukla Panchami of ShravanaThe day of the serpent deities — the classical window for Kaal Sarp and Rahu-Ketu remedies.
Also kept as Nagara Panchami, Garuda Panjami.
Kalki Jayanti
Shukla Shashthi of Shravana, in the afternoonGujaratMalayalam New Year
the Malayalam month of Simha beginsKeralaAlso kept as Chingam 1.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Varalakshmi Vratham
Friday before Shravana PurnimaTamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra & TelanganaLakshmi as the granter of boons — observed for the prosperity and wellbeing of the whole family.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Soma Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Mangala Gauri Vrat (Fourth Tuesday)
the fourth Tuesday of Shravana
Onam · Thiruvonam
Thiruvonam nakshatra of AavaniKeralaKerala's harvest festival, kept on Thiruvonam nakshatra — the day Mahabali returns and Vamana is honoured.
Hayagriva Jayanti
Shukla Chaturdashi of Shravana, at sunrise
Rigveda Upakarma
Shravana star in Shravana, at sunriseKeralaAlso kept as Avani Avittam.
Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima
Purnima of ShravanaThe Purnima of Shravana — auspicious for Satyanarayana worship and rituals of protection.
Also kept as Rakhi Bandhan, Rakhi, Narali Purnima, Gamha Purnima.
Bol Choth
Krishna Chaturthi of Shravana, at middayGujaratAlso kept as Bahula Chaturthi.
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
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Nag Pancham · Gujarat
Krishna Panchami of Shravana, at middayGujarat
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Randhan Chhath
Krishna Shashthi of Shravana, at sunriseGujaratAlso kept as Hala Shashthi.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Ashtami of ShravanaThe birth of Sri Krishna — for the wellbeing of children and the removal of obstacles to progeny.
Kali Jayanti
Krishna Ashtami of Shravana, at midnightAlso kept as Indra Savarni Manvadi, Vindhyavasini Jayanti.
Shitala Satam
Krishna Saptami of Shravana, at sunriseGujarat
Ashtami Rohini · Kerala
Krishna Ashtami of Shravana, at midnightKeralaAlso kept as Sree Krishna Jayanthi.
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Dahi Handi
the day after Krishna JanmashtamiMaharashtraAlso kept as Gopalkala.
Shri Goga Navami
Krishna Navami of Shravana, at sunrise
Aja Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Bachha Baras Dwadashi
Krishna Dwadashi of Shravana, at duskGujarat
Bhauma Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Masik Shivaratri
Chaturdashi at midnightThe monthly night of Shiva, kept with a vigil on the waning fourteenth.
Daiva Savarni Manvadi
Amavasya of Shravana, at middayPola
Amavasya of Shravana, at sunriseMaharashtraAlso kept as Vrishabhotsava.
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Rudra Savarni Manvadi
Shukla Tritiya of Bhadrapada, at midday
Hartalika Teej
Shukla Tritiya of Bhadrapada, at sunriseGujarat, Karnataka, MaharashtraAlso kept as Gowri Habba, Kevda Trij.
Varaha Jayanti
Shukla Tritiya of Bhadrapada, in the afternoonGujarat, KeralaAlso kept as Varaha Jayanthi.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Shukla Chaturthi of BhadrapadaThe great festival of Ganapathi — the strongest day of the year to clear obstructions before any undertaking.
Also kept as Siddhivinayaka Chaturthi, Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi, Kerala Vinayaka Chathurthi, Vinayagar Chathurthi.
Rishi Panchami
Shukla Panchami of Bhadrapada, in the afternoonVishwakarma Puja
the Sun enters KanyaBengal, Karnataka, Kerala
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Kanya Sankranti
the Sun enters a new signThe Sun moves into the next sign and a solar month begins. Charity and offerings to the Sun are made.
Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana
Anuradha star in Bhadrapada, at sunriseMaharashtraDharo Atham
Shukla Ashtami of Bhadrapada, in the afternoonGujaratAlso kept as Durva Ashtami.
Radha Ashtami
Shukla Ashtami of Bhadrapada, at sunriseGujarat, KarnatakaAlso kept as Mahalakshmi Vrat Begins, Dadhichi Jayanti.
Jyeshtha Gauri Puja
Jyeshtha star in Bhadrapada, at sunriseMaharashtra
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjan
Mula star in Bhadrapada, at sunriseMaharashtra
Parsva Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Vamana Jayanti
Shukla Dwadashi of Bhadrapada, at sunriseGujarat, KeralaAlso kept as Vamana Jayanthi, Bhuvaneshvari Jayanti.
Budha Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Ganesh Visarjan
Shukla Chaturdashi of Bhadrapada, at sunriseAlso kept as Anant Chaturdashi.
Purnima · Full Moon
tithi at sunriseThe full moon. Kept with the Satyanarayana vrat and puja in most households.
Pitrupaksha Begins
Krishna Pratipada of Bhadrapada, at sunriseGujarat, KarnatakaAlso kept as Pratipada Shraddha.
Maha Bharani
Bharani star in Bhadrapada, at middayTamil Nadu
Chaturthi Shraddha
Krishna Chaturthi of Bhadrapada, in the afternoon
Angaraki Sankashti
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
October 202652 observances
Shashthi Shraddha
Krishna Shashthi of Bhadrapada, in the afternoon
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Ashtami Shraddha
Krishna Ashtami of Bhadrapada, at middayAlso kept as Jivitputrika Vrat.
Dwadashi Shraddha
Krishna Dwadashi of Bhadrapada, in the afternoon
Magha Shraddha
Magha star in the Tamil month Purattasi, at sunsetTamil Nadu
Indira Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Budha PradoshamNext
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Chaturdashi Shraddha
Krishna Chaturdashi of Bhadrapada, in the afternoon
Masik Shivaratri
Chaturdashi at midnightThe monthly night of Shiva, kept with a vigil on the waning fourteenth.
Mahalaya Amavasya
Amavasya of BhadrapadaThe closing day of Pitru Paksha, when the ancestors are offered tarpanam.
Also kept as Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Mahalaya Amabasya, Mahalaya Amavasai.
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Navaratri begins
Shukla Pratipada of AshvinaNine nights of the Goddess open.
Also kept as Navratri Begins, Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti, Navarathri, Ashwina Navratri Begins, Navarathiri.
Shailputri Puja
Shukla Pratipada of Ashvina, in the forenoonAlso kept as Ghatasthapana.
Kapardisha Chaturthi
Shukla Chaturthi of Ashvina, in the afternoonGujarat
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Akal Bodhon
Shukla Shashthi of Ashvina, in the forenoonBengalAlso kept as Kalparambha, Amantran and Adhivas.
Saraswati Avahan
Mula star in the Tamil month Purattasi, at sunsetGujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra
Kolabou Puja
Shukla Saptami of Ashvina, at middayBengalAlso kept as Durga Saptami, Navpatrika Puja.
Tula Sankranti
the Sun enters a new signThe Sun moves into the next sign and a solar month begins. Charity and offerings to the Sun are made.
Mahagauri Puja
Shukla Ashtami of Ashvina, at sunriseAlso kept as Durga Ashtami.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Saraswathi Puja · Ayudha Puja
Shukla Navami of AshvinaTools, instruments and books are set down and worshipped.
Also kept as Durga Balidan, Navami Homa, Bengal Maha Navami, Ayutha Poojai, Saraswati Poojai, South Saraswati Puja.
Vijayadashami
Shukla Dashami of AshvinaThe day of victory, and the traditional day to begin learning.
Also kept as Buddha Jayanti, Dussehra, Aparajita Jayanti, Dasara, Dasahara.
Vidyarambham · Bengal Vijayadashami
Shukla Dashami of Ashvina, at sunriseBengal, Kerala, Tamil NaduAlso kept as Vidyarambham Day, Sindoor Utsav, Mysore Dasara, Madhvacharya Jayanti.
Navratri Parana
Shukla Dashami of Ashvina, at dusk
Papankusha Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Shukra Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Sharad Purnima
Shukla Chaturdashi of Ashvina, at sunriseGujarat, Karnataka, MaharashtraAlso kept as Kojagara Puja, Kojagari Puja, Kojagari Paurnima.
Valmiki Jayanti
Purnima of Ashvina, at sunriseAlso kept as Meerabai Jayanti.
Purnima · Full Moon
tithi at sunriseThe full moon. Kept with the Satyanarayana vrat and puja in most households.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Atla Tadde
Krishna Tritiya of Ashvina, at sunriseAndhra & Telangana
Karwa Chauth
Krishna Chaturthi of Ashvina, at duskGujarat, Karnataka
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
November 202639 observances
Ahoi Ashtami
Krishna Ashtami of Ashvina, at duskKarnatakaAlso kept as Radha Kunda Snan.
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Rama Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Govatsa Dwadashi
Krishna Dwadashi of Ashvina, at middayGujarat, Karnataka, MaharashtraAlso kept as Vagh Baras, Vasu Baras.
Kali Chaudas
Krishna Trayodashi of Ashvina, at sunriseGujarat, KarnatakaAlso kept as Hanuman Puja.
Dhanteras
Krishna Trayodashi of Ashvina, at duskAlso kept as Dhantrayodashi, Yama Deepam, Yama Panchaka Begins.
Shukra Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Deepavali
Krishna Chaturdashi of AshvinaThe festival of lights, and the year's principal day for Lakshmi.
Also kept as Kali Puja, Roop Chaudas, Narak Chaturdashi, Tamil Deepavali.
Masik Shivaratri
Chaturdashi at midnightThe monthly night of Shiva, kept with a vigil on the waning fourteenth.
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja
Amavasya of Ashvina, at duskAlso kept as Chopda Puja, Sharda Puja, Dipabali, Dipavali, Deepawali, Kamala Jayanti, Kedar Gauri Vrat, Kedara Gowri Vratham.
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Bestu Varsh
Shukla Pratipada of Kartika, at middayGujaratAlso kept as Dyuta Krida, Gujarati New Year.
Govardhan Puja
Shukla Pratipada of Kartika, in the afternoonGujarat, Karnataka, MaharashtraAlso kept as Annakut, Bali Pratipada.
Bhai Dooj
Shukla Dwitiya of Kartika, at sunriseAlso kept as Yama Dwitiya, Bhai Beej, Bhau Beej, Bhai Phonta, Bhaiya Dooj, Chitragupta Puja.
Labh Chaturthi
Shukla Chaturthi of Kartika, at sunriseAndhra & Telangana, GujaratAlso kept as Nagula Chavithi.
Labh Pancham
Shukla Panchami of Kartika, at sunriseGujaratAlso kept as Labh Panchami.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Skanda Sashti
Shukla Sashti of KartikaTamil NaduMurugan's victory over Surapadman, closing six days of fasting.
Also kept as Chhath Puja, Soora Samharam, Subrahmanya Sashti.
Vrischika Sankranti
the Sun enters a new signThe Sun moves into the next sign and a solar month begins. Charity and offerings to the Sun are made.
Gopashtami
Shukla Ashtami of Kartika, at sunriseMandala Pooja Begins
the Malayalam month of Vrischika beginsKeralaAlso kept as Mandalakala Begins.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Akshaya Navami
Shukla Navami of Kartika, at sunriseBengal, GujaratAlso kept as Jagaddhatri Puja, Sata Yuga Diwas.
Devutthana Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Tulasi Vivah
Shukla Dwadashi of Kartika, at sunriseAlso kept as Tamasa Manvadi.
Shani Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Karthigai Deepam
Krittika nakshatra of KarthigaiTamil Nadu, KeralaLamps are lit in rows; the hill-top beacon at Thiruvannamalai is the great one.
Manikarnika Snan
Shukla Chaturdashi of Kartika, at sunrisePushkara Snana
Purnima of Kartika, at sunriseAlso kept as Uttama Manvadi.
Purnima · Full Moon
tithi at sunriseThe full moon. Kept with the Satyanarayana vrat and puja in most households.
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
December 202626 observances
Utpanna Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Shani Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Masik Shivaratri
Chaturdashi at midnightThe monthly night of Shiva, kept with a vigil on the waning fourteenth.
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Krichchhra Chaturthi
Shukla Chaturthi of Margashirsha, at sunriseGujarat
Vivah Panchami
Shukla Panchami of Margashirsha, at sunriseAndhra & Telangana, KarnatakaAlso kept as Naga Panchami (Andhra & Karnataka).
Champa Shashthi
Shukla Shashthi of Margashirsha, in the afternoonMaharashtra
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiTamil NaduMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Dhanu Sankranti
the Sun enters a new signThe Sun moves into the next sign and a solar month begins. Charity and offerings to the Sun are made.
Margazhi begins
Sun enters Dhanus — solarTamil NaduThe month of devotion opens — the hour before dawn is kept for singing.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Mokshada Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Vaikunta Ekadashi
Ekadashi falling in MargazhiTamil NaduThe gate of Vaikunta is said to stand open; the most kept ekadashi of the year.
Also kept as Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Mukkoti Ekadasi.
Gita Jayanti
Shukla Ekadashi of Margashirsha, at sunriseAlso kept as Geeta Dinam.
Hanuman Jayanti · Karnataka
Shukla Trayodashi of Margashirsha, at sunriseKarnatakaAlso kept as Hanumana Jayanti.
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Soma Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetTamil NaduThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Dattatreya Jayanti
Purnima of Margashirsha, at middayGujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra
Annapurna Jayanti
Purnima of Margashirsha, at sunriseAlso kept as Bhairavi Jayanti.
Purnima · Full Moon
tithi at sunriseThe full moon. Kept with the Satyanarayana vrat and puja in most households.
Arudra Darshanam
Arudra nakshatra of MargazhiTamil Nadu, KeralaShiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, is shown.
Also kept as Thiruvathira.
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Mandala Pooja
40 days after the Malayalam month of Vrischika beginsKeralaAlso kept as Mandalakala Pooja.
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
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Ekadashi dates follow the Smarta convention, as the ashram keeps them. In a few months Vaishnava calendars keep the fast a day later.
Varahi has no single Jayanti date that the almanacs agree on. Her days are Varahi Navaratri, the nine nights at the start of Ashadha, and the waning Panchami of every month.
Hindu festivals 2026
In Ashburn, Virginia, United States, Ekadashi falls on 13 January (Shattila Ekadashi); 28 January (Jaya Ekadashi); 12 February (Vijaya Ekadashi); 27 February (Amalaki Ekadashi); 14 March (Papamochani Ekadashi); 28 March (Kamada Ekadashi); 13 April (Varuthini Ekadashi); 27 April (Mohini Ekadashi); 12 May (Apara Ekadashi); 26 May (Padmini Ekadashi); 11 June (Parama Ekadashi); 25 June (Nirjala Ekadashi); 10 July (Yogini Ekadashi); 24 July (Devshayani Ekadashi); 8 August (Kamika Ekadashi); 23 August (Shravana Putrada Ekadashi); 6 September (Aja Ekadashi); 22 September (Parsva Ekadashi); 6 October (Indira Ekadashi); 21 October (Papankusha Ekadashi); 4 November (Rama Ekadashi); 20 November (Devutthana Ekadashi); 4 December (Utpanna Ekadashi); 19 December (Mokshada Ekadashi); 20 December (Vaikunta Ekadashi).
These are the Smarta dates, the day Ekadashi is present at sunrise, as the ashram keeps them. Choose Ekadashi under Show to list them alone.
For Ashburn, Virginia, United States: Pongal on 14 January; Maha Shivaratri on 15 February; Holi on 2 March; Ugadi on 19 March; Rama Navami on 26 March; Krishna Janmashtami on 3 September; Ganesh Chaturthi on 14 September; Navaratri begins on 11 October; Vijayadashami on 20 October; Deepavali on 7 November.
The calendar lists 255 festival days in 2026, with every Purnima, Amavasya, Pradosham, Sankashti and the other monthly observances besides.
Yes. The calendar carries the festivals of every regional Hindu calendar, not only the all-India ones. Choose a region under Region to see its days with the all-India festivals.
Regional festival days in 2026: Tamil Nadu 22, Kerala 21, Karnataka 29, Andhra & Telangana 8, Maharashtra 20, Gujarat 43, Bengal 13, Odisha 2.
A festival is fixed by the tithi (lunar day) present at a particular moment: sunrise for most, midday, dusk or midnight for others. Sunrise and the tithi's start differ from city to city, so the day can differ too; these dates are worked out for Ashburn, Virginia, United States.
Some regions also reckon the same festival differently. Kerala begins its months by the Sun's entry, so Vishu can fall a day after the Tamil New Year; North India keeps Diwali on the evening of Lakshmi Puja. Where they differ, both days are listed with the region named.
Yes. Choose 2027 in the year menu above for every festival and observance of that year, worked out for Ashburn, Virginia, United States in the same way.
Certain days multiply the merit of certain rituals.
A homa performed on the deity’s own festival is held to carry more than the same rite on an ordinary day — which is why the calendar above names a ritual for each. Ours are performed for you and any family members you name, at our Yagna Ashram in your name and gotra, and telecast live so you can watch it done for you.