Hindu Calendar 2026
Upcoming festivals, vrats, and auspicious muhurats.
Makar Sankranti
Dhanu to Makara transit of Sun
A harvest festival marking the sun's transition from Sagittarius to Capricorn, celebrated with kite flying and traditional foods.
Vasant Panchami
Magha, Shukla Panchami
Celebration of Goddess Saraswati and the arrival of spring season, symbolizing knowledge and creativity.
Maha Shivratri
Phalguna, Krishna Chaturdashi
The great night of Shiva, dedicated to Lord Shiva's worship and meditation, marked by fasting and all-night vigils.
Holi
Phalguna, Shukla Purnima
The festival of colors celebrating the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil, marked by playing with colors and bonfire.
Gudi Padwa
Chaitra, Shukla Pratipada
Marathi New Year marking the start of the harvest season and celebrated with processions and traditional feasts.
Rama Navami
Chaitra, Shukla Navami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu, with devotional singing and recitation of the Ramayana.
Hanuman Jayanti
Chaitra, Shukla Purnima
Honors the birth of Lord Hanuman, the devoted follower of Lord Rama, celebrated with prayers and reading of Hanuman Chalisa.
Akshaya Tritiya
Vaishakha, Shukla Tritiya
An auspicious day for new beginnings and prosperity, traditionally chosen for starting new ventures and purchasing gold.
Jagannath Rathyatra
Ashadha, Shukla Dwitiya
The chariot procession of Lord Jagannath celebrated in Odisha, featuring the famous three chariots pulled through the streets.
Guru Purnima
Ashadha, Shukla Purnima
A day to honor teachers and gurus, celebrated with offerings and gratitude to spiritual guides and educators.
Raksha Bandhan
Shravana, Shukla Purnima
Celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, marked by tying a sacred thread (Rakhi) and exchanging gifts.
Krishna Janmashtami
Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami
The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, celebrated with midnight prayers, butter offerings, and swinging the cradle.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi
Festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha with idol installation, prayers, and elaborate decorations, culminating in immersion.
Navratri
Ashwina, Shukla Pratipada
Nine nights festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, celebrating her victory over evil with prayers, fasting, and Garba dances.
Durga Ashtami
Ashwina, Shukla Ashtami
The eighth day of Navratri celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
Dussehra
Ashwina, Shukla Dashami
Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, marking the triumph of good over evil, with effigies burned and parades.
Karwa Chauth
Kartika, Krishna Chaturthi
A fasting ritual observed primarily by married women for the long life and prosperity of their husbands.
Dhanteras
Kartika, Krishna Trayodashi
Marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations with purchasing of utensils and valuables, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.
Diwali (Deepavali)
Kartika, Krishna Amavasya
The festival of lights celebrating the victory of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama, marked by lamps, fireworks, and celebrations.
Govardhan Puja
Kartika, Shukla Pratipada
Commemorates Lord Krishna's lifting of Govardhan Hill to protect villagers, celebrated with cow worship and cow dung mounds.
Bhaiya Dooj
Kartika, Shukla Dwitiya
Celebrates the brother-sister bond post Diwali, with sisters applying tilak to brothers' foreheads for their well-being.
Chhath Puja
Kartika, Shukla Shashthi
A Bihar and UP harvest festival honoring the Sun God with ritual bathing and offerings in water bodies.
Tulasi Vivah
Kartika, Shukla Dwadashi
The ceremonial marriage of Tulasi plant with Lord Krishna, marking the end of monsoon season and beginning of winter.
Gita Jayanti
Margashirsha, Shukla Ekadashi
Celebrates the day Lord Krishna recited the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.