Festival calendar — and the ritual for each.
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 202615 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.
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Shattila Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
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Pongal · Makar Sankranti
Sun enters Makara — solarThe Sun turns north. One of the few festivals fixed by the solar calendar, so the date barely moves.
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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.
Vasant Panchami
Shukla Panchami of MaghaSaraswathi's own day. Children are taught their first letters, and higher mantra counts are undertaken.
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Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiMurugan'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.
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Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetThe 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.
Shukra Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
February 202613 observances
Thai Poosam
Poosam nakshatra of ThaiMurugan's festival, kept with kavadi and fasting. Chiefly a Tamil observance.
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.
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.
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Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetThe 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 202617 observances
Holi · Phalguna Purnima
Purnima of PhalgunaThe burning of Holika the night before, then colour. Kept for the turning of the season.
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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.
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 — lunarThe lunar new year in the Deccan. The year's panchang is read aloud.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
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.
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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 PanguniThe day of divine marriages. Strongly favoured for marriage remedies and for Murugan worship.
April 202617 observances
Hanuman Jayanti
Purnima of ChaitraHanuman's birth as kept in north India, on the Chaitra full moon.
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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.
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 — solarThe solar new year in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The year's first sight is arranged to be auspicious.
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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.
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.
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Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
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.
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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.
Apara 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.
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.
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
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 VaikasiMurugan'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 sunsetThe 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.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
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.
Purnima · Full Moon
tithi at sunriseThe full moon. Kept with the Satyanarayana vrat and puja in most households.
July 202615 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 sunsetThe 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.
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 PanchamiMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Devshayani 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.
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.
August 202619 observances
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Aadi Perukku
18th day of AadiThe 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 sunsetThe 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.
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
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.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiMurugan'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 PurnimaLakshmi 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.
Onam · Thiruvonam
Thiruvonam nakshatra of AavaniKerala's harvest festival, kept on Thiruvonam nakshatra — the day Mahabali returns and Vamana is honoured.
Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima
Purnima of ShravanaThe Purnima of Shravana — auspicious for Satyanarayana worship and rituals of protection.
Sankashti Chaturthi
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
September 202618 observances
Varahi Panchami
waning Panchami at sunrisePanchami is Varahi's own day; the waning one each month is kept for her protection.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetThe 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.
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Aja Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
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.
Amavasya · New Moon
tithi at sunriseThe new moon, the month's day for the ancestors — tarpanam and remembrance.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Shukla Chaturthi of BhadrapadaThe great festival of Ganapathi — the strongest day of the year to clear obstructions before any undertaking.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiMurugan'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.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Parsva Ekadashi
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Budha Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Purnima · Full Moon
tithi at sunriseThe full moon. Kept with the Satyanarayana vrat and puja in most households.
Angaraki Sankashti
waning Chaturthi at moonriseGanapathi's fast for the removal of difficulties, broken at moonrise.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetThe 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 202618 observances
Kalashtami
waning Ashtami in the eveningThe waning eighth, Kala Bhairava's monthly day, kept in the evening and night.
Indira EkadashiNext
Smarta · Ekadashi at sunriseThe eleventh tithi, Vishnu's fast. The date follows the Smarta convention, as the ashram does.
Budha 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.
Mahalaya Amavasya
Amavasya of BhadrapadaThe closing day of Pitru Paksha, when the ancestors are offered tarpanam.
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.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
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.
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.
Vijayadashami
Shukla Dashami of AshvinaThe day of victory, and the traditional day to begin learning.
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.
Purnima · Full Moon
tithi at sunriseThe full moon. Kept with the Satyanarayana vrat and puja in most households.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
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 202617 observances
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.
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.
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.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiMurugan's monthly fast on the waxing sixth, kept especially in Tamil Nadu.
Skanda Sashti
Shukla Sashti of KartikaMurugan's victory over Surapadman, closing six days of fasting.
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.
Durgashtami
waxing Ashtami at sunriseThe waxing eighth, kept every month for Durga.
Devutthana 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.
Karthigai Deepam
Krittika nakshatra of KarthigaiLamps are lit in rows; the hill-top beacon at Thiruvannamalai is the great one.
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 202617 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.
Skanda Shashti
waxing Shashti, joined to PanchamiMurugan'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 — solarThe 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 MargazhiThe gate of Vaikunta is said to stand open; the most kept ekadashi of the year.
Soma Pradosham
Trayodashi at duskShiva is worshipped in the evening twilight, when Trayodashi is running.
Karthigai
Krittika at sunsetThe Krittika star of the month, Murugan's day, when lamps are lit in the evening.
Purnima · Full Moon
tithi at sunriseThe full moon. Kept with the Satyanarayana vrat and puja in most households.
Arudra Darshanam
Arudra nakshatra of MargazhiShiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, is shown.
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.
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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.
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.