All November 2026 Festivals

Ahoi Ashtami Vrat 2026

Traditionally, on Ahoi Ashtami mothers used to fast from dawn to dusk for the wellbeing of their sons. However, in modern , the fast is observed for the wellbeing of all children i.e. for sons as well as for daughters. Fast is broken during twilight after sighting stars in the sky. Some women break the fast after sighting the moon but it might be difficult to follow as the moon rises late in the night on Ahoi Ashtami.

Radha Kunda Snan in Mathura on Ahoi Ashtami 2026

A holy dip in Radhakunda on the auspicious day of Ahoi Ashtami is considered very significant. Couples who have problems in conceiving come here to seek blessings of Goddess Radha Rani, the consort of Lord Krishna. The bathing day falls on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in the month of Kartik as per Purnimanta calendar followed in North Indian.

Govatsa Dwadashi 2026

Govatsa Dwadashi is celebrated one day before Dhanteras. On Govatsa Dwadashi day cows and calves are worshipped. The wheat products are given to cows and calves after worship. People who observe Govatsa Dwadashi abstain from eating any wheat and milk products during the day. Govatsa Dwadashi is also observed as Nandini Vrat. Nandini is divine cow in Hinduism.

Rama 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 Padmanabha Dwadashi 2026

According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that comes fifteen days after the Ashwina Shukla Padmanabha Dwadashi is called Krishna Padmanabha Dwadashi. As its name suggests, this Dwadashi is dedicated to Lord Padmanabha. Padmanabha is one of the many sacred names of Lord Vishnu.

Dhanteras 2026

First day of Diwali celebrations; auspicious for purchasing gold, metals, and worshipping Lord Dhanvantari and Lord Kubera.

Shukra Pradosha 2026

Pradosha Vrat is observed on both Trayodashi Tithis, i.e. Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, in lunar month. For Pradosham Vrat, day is fixed when Trayodashi Tithi falls during Pradosha Kala which starts after Sunset. The window after Sunset when Trayodashi Tithi and Pradosha overlaps is auspicious for Shiva Puja.

Yama Deepam during Diwali 2026

A Deepak, for the God of death Yamaraj, is lit outside home on Trayodashi Tithi during Diwali to ward off any untimely death of any family members. This ritual is known as Deepdan for Yamraj.

Narak Chaturdashi 2026

Commemorates Lord Krishna defeating Narakasura, celebrated with an early morning Abhyanga Snanam oil bath.

Kali Chaudas Puja 2026

Kali Chaudas is also known as Bhut Chaturdashi. Kali Chaudas is mainly observed in Western states especially in Gujarat.

Diwali 2026

The main Festival of Lights on Kartik Amavasya, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.

Kali Puja 2026

Midnight worship of Goddess Kali on Kartik Amavasya, widely celebrated across West Bengal, Assam, and Odisha.

Lakshmi on Diwali 2026

* Lakshmi Puja are calculated

Abhyang Snan on Narak Chaturdashi 2026

Five days Diwali festivity starts on Dhantrayodashi and lasts on Bhaiya Dooj day. Abhyang Snan has been suggested on three days i.e. on Chaturdashi, Amavasya and Pratipada days during Diwali.

Kedar Gauri Vrat 2026

Kedara Gauri Vrat is mainly observed in Southern Indian states especially in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Kedara Vratham. It is observed on the day of Deepavali Amavasya and coincides with Lakshmi Puja day during Diwali.

Tamil Deepavali 2026

The most of the observe Deepavali when Amavasya Tithi prevails during Pradosh i.e. just after sunset. However, in Tamil Nadu Deepavali is observed when Chaturdashi Tithi prevails during Brahma Muhurat i.e. just before sunrise.

Chopda Pujan during Diwali 2026

Lakshmi Puja during Diwali is better known as Chopda Puja in Gujarat.

Sharda Pujan during Diwali 2026

Deepavali Puja is also known as Sharda Puja and Chopda Puja in Gujarat. Sharda Puja is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. Sharda is one of the names of Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom and learning.

Bengal Kali Puja 2026

Kali Puja is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Goddess Kali. Kali Puja is celebrated on new moon day during Diwali festivity. While most people in worship Goddess Lakshmi on Amavasya Tithi during Diwali, folks in West Bengal, Orissa and Assam worship Goddess Kali on new moon day, the most important day of Diwali.

Kamala Jayanti 2026

According to Hindu calendar, Goddess Kamala Jayanti is celebrated on Ashwina month (Purnimanta Kartika month) Amavasya. Goddess Kamala is the tenth Mahavidya among the ten Mahavidya and is considered and belong to the Kali Kula. In religious texts, Goddess Kamala has been described in a similar form to Goddess Lakshmi. She is also popular by the name of Tantrik Lakshmi. Goddess Kamala bestows wealth, prosperity, fertility, yield and good fortune to Her devotees. The one who worships Goddess Kama

Lakshmi Puja 2026

Govardhan Puja 2026

Honors Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill; devotees prepare and offer 56 food dishes (Annakut) to the deity.

Bali Puja 2026

Bali Puja is also known as Bali Pratipada and performed on the first day of Kartik Pratipada which falls on the next day of Diwali Puja. Bali Puja coincides with Govardhan Puja. While Govardhan Puja is dedicated to Govardhan hills and Lord Krishna, Bali Puja is performed to seek blessings of Demon king Bali.

Diwali Gambling Diwali Jua Dyuta Krida on Diwali 2026

The act of gambling is known in Hinduism since Vedic period. However, it was known as game of Dyuta and called DyutaKrida (द्यूतक्रीडा). The board on which it is played is known as Chaupar and dice are known as Pasha (पाश). In modern , the game of dice is known as Jua (जुआ) and it is taboo to play Jua in many families. Most states in have banned all sorts of gambling activities. However, many families play it during Diwali for religious reasons.

Gujarati New Year 2026

Most Lunar calendars start the year on Shukla Paksha Pratipada during Chaitra month and this day is celebrated as Gudi Padwa and Yugadi. However in Gujarat New Year starts on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in month of Kartik.

Bhai Dooj 2026

Concludes the 5-day Diwali festival cluster, celebrating the affectionate bond between sisters and brothers.

Yama Dwitiya 2026

Yama Dwitiya is observed on Dwitiya Tithi during Kartik month. Most of the times, Yama Dwitiya falls two days after Diwali Puja. Yamraj, the lord of death, is worshipped on Yama Dwitiya along with Chitragupta and YamaDoots, the subordinates of Lord Yamraj.

Chitragupta Puja 2026

Chitragupta Puja is celebrated on the second day of the waxing moon phase in the Hindu lunar calendar month of Kartik, known as Kartik Shukla Dwitiya. The festival is primarily observed by the Kayastha community of Hinduism; they worship Lord Chitragupta on this day. According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Chitragupta keeps a record of the deeds of all living beings using a pen and inkpot. As a result, during Chitragupta Puja, pens, inkpots, and account ledgers are also worshipped. The inkpot is tradit

Nagula Chavithi 2026

Nagula Chavithi is observed on the fourth day after Deepavali Amavasya during Karthika masam. Nagula Chavithi is a festival to worship Nag Devatas (Serpent Gods) which is mainly observed by married women for the wellbeing of their children.

Labh Chaturthi 2026

Kartika Shukla Chaturthi Vrat is regarded as a significant and auspicious observance in Hinduism, with its mention found in various Puranas and scriptures. This Vrat is observed with devotion on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi of the Kartika month. The day is famous for the worship of Lord Ganesha and is also referred to as Vrat Chaturthi or Krittika Chaturthi. On this auspicious occasion, devotees worship Lord Ganesha during Madhyahna Kala to seek His blessings.

Labh Pancham after Diwali 2026

Labh Panchami is known as Saubhagya Panchami, Gyan Panchami and Labh Pancham in Gujarat. In some regions, it is also known as SaubhagyaLabh Panchami. Saubhagya and Labh mean good luck and benefit respectively. Hence this day is associated with benefit and good luck.

Children's Day Bal Diwas Nehru Jayanti 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru Jayanti Day Birth Anniversary of Pt. Nehru 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru (18891964 C.E.) was the first Prime Minister of Independent . He was born on November 14, 1889 in Allahabad (currently Prayagraj) . His father, Motilal Nehru, was a wellknown eminent lawyer who belonged to Kashmiri Pundit's community. In 1916, Nehru married to Kamala Kaul. His only daughter Indira was born a year later in the 1917.

Surya Shashti Chhath Puja 2026

4-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya, featuring rigorous fasting and offerings at sunset and sunrise.

Soorasamharam Vratam 2026

Skanda Sashti, also known as Kanda Sashti, is the most important festival dedicated to Lord Murugan. Skanda Sashti is observed mainly by Tamil Hindus. The day of Skanda Sashti is decided based on lunar month and it falls during sixth day of Karthika Masam.

Vrishchika Sankranti 2026

According to the Hindu calendar, there are twelve Sankrantis in a year, which are listed in this article. The transit of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another is known as Sankranti. The days of Sankranti are considered very auspicious to perform charity and fasting

Pushkar Fair 2026

Famous livestock and camel fair held at the sacred Pushkar Lake in Rajasthan during Kartik Purnima.

Gopashtami 2026

Gopashtami day falls on Ashtami Tithi during Kartik Shukla Paksha. It is famous festival in Mathura, Vrindavan and other Braj areas.

Mandalakala Begin 2026

Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple is observed on 11th or 12th day during Dhanu Masam.

Yugadi 2026

List of 14 Manvadi days during a year is given on this page. According to Hinduism, the Tithis on which creation starts again after every cataclysm are called Manvadi or Manuadi Tithis. These Tithis are considered best for taking a holi dip in rivers, charity, Havana, Shraddha etc.

Akshaya Navami Vrat 2026

Akshaya Navami is observed on Shukla Navami day during Kartik month as per Hindu calendar. It is observed two days before Dev Uthani Ekadashi. It is believed that Satya Yuga began on the day of Akshaya Navami. Hence Akshaya Navami day is also known as Satya Yugadi and it is very significant for all sorts of DaanPunya activities. As the name Akshaya suggests, the reward of doing any charitable or devotional activities on this day would never diminish and would benefit the person not only in this

Jagaddhatri Puja 2026

According to the Hindu Panchang, Goddess Jagaddhatri is worshipped on the Shukla Paksha Navami in Kartika month. Her worship is especially prominent in West Bengal and regions like Madhubani in Bihar, where it is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. Devi Jagaddhatri is considered one of the various manifestations of Goddess Durga. The literal meaning of Jagaddhatri is "Mother of the Universe", "Sustainer of the World" or "Protector of the Creation". Hence, She is revered as the divine

Prabodhini Ekadashi 2026

Marks Lord Vishnu awakening from His 4-month cosmic sleep (Yoganidra), ending Chaturmas.

Kansa Vadh 2026

On Kansa Vadha day Kansa was killed by Lord Krishna and the king Ugrasena was reinstated as King of Mathura.

Tulsi Vivah 2026

Ceremonial wedding of the sacred Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu (Shaligram), officially starting the Hindu wedding season.

Yogeshwara Dwadashi 2026

According to the Hindu Panchang, when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise, followed by a diminished Dwadashi and Trayodashi appears until next sunrise, meaning all three Tithis occur within the same day and night, is observed as Trisparsha Dwadashi. More...

Guruvayur 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.

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi 2026

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is a holy day in Hindu calendar which is observed one day before of Kartik Purnima. The Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi during Kartik month is considered sacred for the devotees of Lord Vishnu as well as Lord Shiva because both deities are worshipped together on the same day. Otherwise, it is very rare that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together on the same day.

Dev Deepavali 2026

"Diwali of the Gods" celebrated on Kartik Purnima in Varanasi with lakhs of lamps lit along the Ganga Ghats.

Kartik Purnima 2026

Sacred full moon of Kartik month marked by holy dips, lamp lighting, and Tripura Purnima celebrations.

Manvadi 2026

The Tithis on which creation started after each Pralaya are known as Manvadi or Manuadi Tithis. In one Kalpa it will happen fourteen times, hence there are fourteen Manus (the first human being) and fourteen Manvadi Tithis. At present we are in Vaivasvata Manuantara.

Pushkara Snana in Pushkar on Kartika Purnima 2026

According to the Hindu Panchang, on the Purnima Tithi of Kartika month, devotees perform the Maha Snana, i.e., great sacred bath at Pushkar Sarovara which is known as Pushkara Snana. Although the fiveday Pushkar Snana begins with Dev Uthani Ekadashi, the bath taken on Kartika Purnima is considered the most auspicious and referred as Mahasnana. As per Hindu belief, Lord Brahma performed a grand Yajna at Pushkar during the period between Kartika Shukla Ekadashi and Kartika Purnima. Hence, taking h

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026

Guru Nanak (14691539 C.E.) was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the Sikh Gurus. His birth is celebrated worldwide on the day of Kartik Purnima as per Hindu lunar calendar.

Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi 2026

According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Kartika month (Purnimanta Margashirsha month) is celebrated as day of Ganadhipa Sankashti. A oneday fast is observed on the day of Ganadhipa Sankashti. On this day, Ganadhipa form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Ganadhipa means the ruler of Ganas or the lord of Ganas.

Karthigai Deepam 2026

Karthigai Deepam is a Tamil festival of lights celebrated on Karthigai Purnima, famous for the Maha Deepam lit atop Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai.