All August 2026 Festivals

Jaya Parvati Vrat 2026

Jayaparvati Vrat is significant fasting period dedicated to Goddess Jaya, a form of Goddess Parvati. Jayaparvati Vrat is mainly observed in Gujarat. The fasting of Jayaparvati is observed by unmarried girls as well as by married women. The unmarried girls observe it to seek good husband and married women observe it for marital bliss and long life of their husband.

Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi 2026

According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Ashadha month (Purnimanta Shravana month) is celebrated as day of Gajanana Sankashti. On the auspicious occasion of Gajanana Sankashti, Lord Ganesha is worshipped in the form of Gajanana. Lord Gajanana is one of the Ashta Vinayaka forms of Lord Ganesha mentioned in religious texts. Gaja means elephant and Anana means face, hence Gajajana means 'One with the face of an Elephant'. Worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day fulfills all

Aadi Perukku 2026

Tamil water festival on the 18th day of Aadi month expressing gratitude to life-giving rivers.

Kamika Ekadashi 2026

Devotees can decide the type of Ekadashi fasting during Sankalp according to their will power and physical strength. In religious texts four types of Ekadashi fasting has been mentioned.

Krishna Vasudeva Dwadashi 2026

According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that comes around fifteen days after the Ashadha Shukla Vasudeva Dwadashi is known as Krishna Vasudeva Dwadashi. According to the Purnimanta Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi Tithi of the Shravana month is known as Krishna Vasudeva Dwadashi. In the Amanta Hindu Panchang, this Tithi falls in the Krishna Paksha of the Ashadha month. On the day of Krishna Vasudeva Dwadashi, devotees observe fasting and perform worship to seek th

Sawan Shivaratri 2026

Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha is observed as Masik Shivaratri or Masa Shivaratri and staunch devotees of Lord Shiva observe fast and worship Shiva Linga on all Shivaratris in the year. In a year there are usually twelve Shivaratri days.

Hariyali Amavasya 2026

In North , Amavasya Tithi during holy month Sawan or Sharvana is observed as Hariyali Amavasya and considered highly auspicious. Hariyali Amavasya usually falls three days before famous Hariyali Teej.

Aadi Amavasai 2026

Hariyali Teej 2026

Celebrated during Shravana Shukla Tritiya by women with swings, green attire, and prayers to Goddess Parvati welcoming the monsoon.

Independence Day of 2026

got independence on August 15, 1947. Independence Day is also known as Swatantrata Diwas.

Agastya Tara Uday 2026

Rishi Agastya (ऋषि अगस्त्य) is a Vedic sage. He is mentioned in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Durva Ganapati Chaturthi 2026

Shravana Shukla Chaturthi Vrat is considered extremely auspicious and highly rewarding. This Vrat is primarily dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha. The Chaturthi Tithi is especially dear to Lord Ganesha, and the month of Shravana holds great importance for divine worship; therefore, performing Ganesha Puja on this day brings extraordinary results. This Vrat is particularly beneficial for those facing challenges related to education, career, marriage, children or health. It is believed to gr

Nag Panchami 2026

Dedicated to serpent worship (Nagas) on Shravana Shukla Panchami, offering milk and seeking protection against evil.

Simha Sankranti 2026

According to the Hindu Panchang, the when the Lord Surya transits from the Karka Rashi to Simha Rashi is known as Simha Sankranti. This astronomical event occurs annually at the end of the month of Shravana or the beginning of Bhadrapada. The literal meaning of the word Sankranti is "transition" or "change of position". In some regions, Simha Sankranti is also referred to as Singhudi Sankranti or Singhada Parva. The period during which the Surya moves from one Rashi to another is called Sankrant

Malayalam New Year 2026

The first day of Chingam month in Malayalam calendar is observed as Malayalam New Year. However, many people in Kerala celebrate Vishu Kani as the first day of the year which is observed on the 1st day of Medam month.

Kalki Jayanti 2026

Kalki Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Vishnu in coming future. Kalki would be the tenth and the last incarnation of Lord Vishnu at the end of Kali Yuga. Special Puja is organized in Lord Vishnu temples on the occasion of Kalki Jayanti.

Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti 2026

Tulsidas (14971623 C.E.) was a Hindu saint and the poet. Tulsidas is renowned for his great devotion towards Lord Rama. Tulsidas composed several works but he is best known as the author of the epic Ramcharitmanas, a retelling of the Sanskrit Ramayana in the vernacular Awadhi language.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026

Devotees can decide the type of Ekadashi fasting during Sankalp according to their will power and physical strength. In religious texts four types of Ekadashi fasting has been mentioned.

Sawan Somwar 2026

In Hindu calendar Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Whole month is considered auspicious to seek blessing of Lord Shiva. Devotees keep various fasts during Shravan month to please Lord Shiva.

Damodara Dwadashi 2026

According to the Hindu Panchang, the Shukla Paksha Dwadashi Tithi of Shravana month is celebrated as Damodara Dwadashi. This sacred day is also known as Balarama Dwadashi and Buddha Dwadashi. On this day, devotees observe a fast and worship Lord Vishnu with deep devotion to seek His divine grace. This Tithi is considered especially dear to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu. According to the scriptures, a person who observes fasting, charity and worship Lord Vishnu on this day becomes free from sins accumula

Mangala Gauri 2026

In hindu calendar, Shravana month is considered sacred to seek blessing of Lord Shiva and His consort Goddess Gauri by observing Vrats dedicated to them. Vrats like Shravana Somvar, Mangala Gauri are observed during Shravana month. Devotees take Sankalp either to observe fast during Shravana month or to continue for sixteen weeks starting from Shravana month.

Onam 2026

Onam is Kerala's grandest harvest festival celebrated over 10 days to welcome King Mahabali's annual return, marked by Pookalam flower carpets, the lavish Onam Sadhya feast, and vibrant Vallam Kali snake boat races.

Rigveda Upakarma Avani Avittam 2026

On Rigveda Upakarma day, Brahmins ritually change their Upanayana thread along with Shrauta rituals. Upakarma which is a Vedic ritual is still practiced by Hindus of Brahmin caste.

Hayagriva Jayanti 2026

Hayagriva Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Hayagriva who is considered the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Lord Hayagriva restored all Vedas to Brahma.

Yajurveda Upakarma Avani Avittam 2026

Upakarma means beginning or Arambham and it refers to the ritualistic beginning of learning Veda. Apart from learning Vedas on Upakarma day, Brahmins ritually change their Upanayana thread along with Shrauta rituals. Upakarma which is a Vedic ritual is still practiced by Hindus of Brahmin community.

Raksha Bandhan 2026

Celebrated on Shravana Purnima, honoring the sacred protective bond between brothers and sisters through tying Rakhi.

Varalakshmi Vratam and Puja 2026

Observed on the Friday preceding Shravana Purnima (August 28, 2026; also observed on August 21, 2026 in some regional traditions). Married women worship Goddess Varalakshmi for health, family prosperity, and marital bliss.

Gayatri Jayanti 2026

Gayatri Jayanti is observed as the birth anniversary of Goddess Gayatri, the Goddess of Veda. Being the Goddess of all Veda, Goddess Gayatri is also known as Veda Mata.

Shravana Purnima 2026

Shravana Purnima is the sacred fifth full moon of the Hindu year, celebrating the divine convergence of Raksha Bandhan, Avani Avittam (Upakarma), Hayagriva Jayanti, and Rishi Tarpanam.

Narali Purnima Nariyal Purnima 2026

Shravana Purnima is popularly known as Nariyal Purnima in Maharashtra, especially at coastal Maharashtra and Konkani region.

Sanskrit Diwas 2026

Sanskrit Diwas is celebrated to mark the importance of Sanskrit language, the mother of all Indian languages and the first among the ancient languages spoken in . Sanskrit Diwas is annually observed on the Shravana Purnima day as per Hindu lunar calendar. Sanskrit Diwas is also known as Sanskrit Day.

Gayatri Japam 2026

Gayatri Japam day is linked with Upakarma day and it is observed on the next of Shravani Upakarma day.

Kajari Teej 2026

Monsoon fast observed on Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya with Neem tree worship and folk singing.

Bol Choth 2026

Bol Choth is mainly celebrated in Gujarat. It is observed on Krishna Chaturthi during Shravan month. The day of Bol Choth falls one day before of significant Nag Pancham day in Gujarat. The day is mainly observed for the welfare of cows and calves.

Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat 2026

Each lunar month in Hindu calendar has two Chaturthi Tithis. The one after Purnimasi or full moon during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi and the one after Amavasya or new moon during Shukla Paksha is known as Ganesha Chaturthi.

Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2026

According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Shravana month (Purnimanta Bhadrapada month) is celebrated as day of Heramba Sankashti. On the day of Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi, Heramba Ganapati form, one of the 32 forms of Lord Ganesha, is worshipped. Lord Heramba is depicted with five heads and ten arms. Lord Heramba mounts on a Lion. According to Brahmavaivarta Purana, 'He' means helpless or weak and 'Ramba' means to protect. Hence, Heramb means 'Protector of the helpless