All October 2026 Festivals

Shashthi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Shashthi Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Shashthi.

Saptami Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Saptami Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Saptami.

Gandhi Jayanti Day Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi 2026

Mahalakshmi Vrat 2026

Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on Shukla Ashtami during Bhadrapada month which comes after four days of Ganesha Chaturthi. Mahalakshmi Vrat is observed for sixteen consecutive days which ends on Krishna Ashtami during Ashwin month (as per Purnimanta calendar followed in North ). Depending on leaped and skipped Tithi during fasting period, total might reduce to fifteen days or might increase to seventeen days. The fasting is done to appease and seek blessing of Mahalakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and pro

Ashtami Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Ashtami Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Ashtami.

Jivitputrika Vrat Jitiya Vrat 2026

Jivitputrika Vrat is a significant fasting day in which mothers observe Nirjala fasting throughout the day and night for wellbeing of their children. This fast is a symbol of women's penance, maternal love, and devotion. By observing it with faith, one's children are blessed with long life, good health, radiance, and prosperity.

Navami Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Navami Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Navami.

Dashami Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Navami Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Navami.

Indira 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.

Ekadashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Ekadashi Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Ekadashi.

Krishna Kalki Dwadashi 2026

According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that falls around fifteen days after the Bhadrapada Shukla Kalki Dwadashi is known as Krishna Kalki Dwadashi. The name of this Dwadashi is based on the Kalki Avatara of Lord Vishnu. According to the Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishnu will incarnate as Kalki at the end of the Kaliyuga to destroy the sinners and restore righteousness.

Dwadashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Dwadashi Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Dwadashi. Dwadashi Shraddha Tithi is also suitable to perform Shraddha for those who had taken renunciation (सन्यास) before death.

Magha Shraddha during Pitru Paksha 2026

Magha Shraddha is done during Pitru Paksha when Magha Nakshatra prevails during Aparahna Kala. If Magha Nakshatra prevails partially during Aparahna Kala on two days then the day when it prevails for longer duration it considered.

Guru 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.

Trayodashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Trayodashi Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi. Trayodashi Shraddha Tithi is also suitable to perform Shraddha for dead children. This Shraddha Tithi is also known as Kakbali and Balabholani Teras in Gujarat. Trayodashi Shraddha is also known as Teras Shraddha.

Chaturdashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Chaturdashi Shraddha Tithi is only suitable for those deceased family members who were killed by some weapon, died in an accident, committed suicide or murdered. Otherwise Chaturdashi Shraddha is not done on this Tithi and is performed on Amavasya Shraddha Tithi. Chaturdashi Shraddha is also known as Ghat Chaturdashi Shraddha or Ghayala Chaturdashi Shraddha.

Amavasya Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Amavasya Tithi Shraddha is done for those deceased family members who died on Amavasya Tithi, Purnima Tithi and Chaturdashi Tithi. If someone is not able to perform Shraddha on all Tithis then single Shraddha (for all) on this day is enough to appease all deceased souls in the family. If death anniversary of ancestors are not known or forgotten then those Shraddhas can be performed on this Tithi. That's why Amavasya Shraddha is also known as Sarvapitra Moksha Amavasya.

Navratri 2026

Navratri is the nine-night Hindu festival celebrating the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga with fasting, prayer, and joyful garba and dandiya dance.

Mysuru Dasara 2026

Royal 10-day festival in Mysuru culminating in the famous Jamboo Savari elephant procession.

Brahmotsavam 2026

The annual 9-day grand temple festival at Tirumala Tirupati for Lord Venkateswara featuring majestic Vahana Sevas.

Bathukamma 2026

Telangana's 9-day floral festival worshipping Goddess Gauri, ending on Mahalaya Amavasya/Durgashtami.

Ghatasthapana Muhurat during Shardiya Navratri 2026

Ghatasthapana is one of the significant rituals during Navratri. It marks the beginning of nine days festivity. Our scriptures have well defined rules and guidelines to perform Ghatasthapana during a certain period of at the beginning of Navratri. Ghatasthapana is invocation of Goddess Shakti and doing it wrong , as our scriptures forewarn, might bring wrath of the Goddess Shakti. Ghatasthapana is prohibited during Amavasya and night .

Navratri Begins 2026

Kapardisha Chaturthi 2026

According to the Hindu Panchang, on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi of the Ashwina month, devotees observe a sacred fast and worship Lord Ganesha. On this day, Lord Ganesha is venerated in His Kapardisha Vinayaka form. As prescribed in the scriptures, Lord Kapardisha Vinayaka should be worshipped through the Purusha Sukta with the Shodashopachara Puja.

Lalita Panchami Upang Lalita Vrat 2026

Lalita Panchami is a fasting day for Goddess Lalita and also known as Upang Lalita Vrat. Upang Lalita Vrat is observed on the fifth day of Sharad Navratri. Goddess Lalita is also known as Tripura Sundari and Shodashi and one of the 10 Mahavidya.

Saraswati Avahan and during Navratri 2026

The first day of Saraswati Puja during Navratri Puja is known as Saraswati Avahan. Avahan means invocation of Goddess Saraswati.

Bilva Nimantran 2026

Bilva Nimantran is done during Shashthi Tithi while it prevails during Sanyakal. Sometimes Shashthi ends before Sanyakal but prevails during Sanyakal on previous day i.e. on Panchami Tithi. If it happens then Sanyakal on Panchami Tithi is considered more suitable for doing Bilva Namantran.

Kalparambha and Akal Bodhon during Durga Puja 2026

Kalparambha marks the beginning of Durga Puja rituals in West Bengal. Kalparambha is done one day before of Kolabou Puja which is also known as Navpatrika Puja. In most of the years the day of Kalparambha falls on the Shashthi Tithi of the lunar month.

Saraswati Puja during Navratri 2026

The second day of Saraswati Puja during Navratri is known as Saraswati Pradhan Puja day. Pradhan Puja day is the main Saraswati Puja day.

Tula 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

Navpatrika during Durga Puja 2026

Navpatrika Puja day is also known as Maha Saptami and it is the first day of Durga Puja. In Hinduism a living medium is necessary to invoke the indwelling or spirit of a deity. It is through this living medium devotees can interact with the Divinity and pay homage. On Bilva Nimantran day it was Bilva Tree or its branch in which Goddess Durga was invoked before giving Her Puja invitation for the next day.

Saraswati Balidan and during Navratri 2026

The third day of Saraswati Puja during Navratri is known as Saraswati Balidan day.

Maha Navami and during Navratri 2026

The ninth night of Navratri, celebrated with Ayudha Puja (worship of tools/vehicles) and Kanya Puja.

Maha Ashtami 2026

The eighth night of Navratri / Durga Puja honoring Goddess Durga's Mahagauri form with Sandhi Puja.

Shardiya Navratri Sandhi Puja Muhurat 2026

Sandhi Puja has special significance during Navratri Puja. It is done at the juncture when Ashtami Tithi ends and Navami Tithi starts. It is believed that Devi Chamunda was appeared during this to kill demons Chanda and Munda.

Saraswati Visarjan during Navratri 2026

The fourth and final day of Saraswati Puja during Navratri is known as Saraswati Visarjan day. Saraswati Visarjan is also known as Saraswati Udvasan (उद्वासन).

Dussehra 2026

Commemorates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura.

Vijayadashami 2026

Vijayadashami is celebrated as victory of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana and also triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo Demon Mahishasura. Vijayadashami is also known as Dussehra or Dasara. In Nepal Dasara is celebrated as Dashain.

South Indian Saraswati Puja during Navratri 2026

In South , Saraswati Puja is done on the last day of Navratri and it is observed on the same day as Ayudha Puja. On the next day of Saraswati Puja children between the age of 4 and 5 go through Vidyarambham ceremony.

Ayudha Puja Shastra Puja during Navratri for 2026

Ayudha Puja falls during Maha Navratri and it is popular only in South mainly in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala. Ayudha Puja is done on Navami Tithi during Navratri. Most of the , it falls on Maha Navami during Navratri. Ayudha Puja is also known as Shastra Puja and Astra Puja.

Durga Balidan during Navratri 2026

Balidan on Maha Navami should always be done on Uday Vyapini Navami. According to Nirnaysindhu, the best to perform Balidan is Aparahna Kala.

Durga Visarjan during Navratri 2026

Durga Visarjan is done at an appropriate either during Aparahna (अपराह्ण) or Pratahkala (प्रातःकाल) while Dashami Tithi is prevailing. In most of the years Visarjan Muhurat falls during morning but if both Shravana Nakshatra and Dashami Tithi prevail during Aparahna together then Aparahna Muhurat is given preference over morning Muhurat.

Buddha Jayanti 2026

Those who believe Lord Buddha as incarnation of Lord Vishnu, observe his birth anniversary as Buddha Jayanti and this day is different from Buddha Purnima.

Aparajita Puja 2026

Devi Aparajita is worshipped on the day of Vijayadashami. The best to perform Aparajita Puja is Aparahna (अपराह्ण) as per Hindu division of the . Goddess Aparajita is worshipped for the victory.

Vidyarambham after Navratri 2026

On the next day of Saraswati Puja children between the age of 4 and 5 go through Vidyarambham ceremony.

Shri Madhvacharya Jayanti 2026

Madhvacharya (12381317 C.E.) Dashami Tithi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha is celebrated as Sri Madhva Jayanti or Madhvacharya Jayanthi. Sri Madhvacharya was born on the auspicious day of Vijaya Dashami (which is also known as Dussehra) in 1238 C.E. at Pajaka, a tiny hamlet near Udupi, Karnataka .

Dasara 2026

On the tenth day, known as Vijayadashami, the traditional Dasara procession is held on the streets of Mysore. An image of the Goddess Chamundeshwari is placed on a golden howdah on the back of a decorated elephant and taken on a procession, accompanied by tableaux, dance groups, music bands, decorated elephants, horses and camels. The five kilometers long procession starts from Mysore Palace and culminates at a place called Bannimantapa, where the Banni/Shami tree is worshipped. The grand and fa

Kashi Bharat Milap 2026

Bharat Milap is one of the most popular festivals celebrated in Hinduism. This festival is celebrated on the next day of Vijayadashami. According to the description found in religious scriptures, on this day Lord Rama returned to his Kingdom Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile and embraced His younger brother Bharat.

Papankusha 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.

Padmanabha Dwadashi 2026

According to the Hindu Panchang, when the Ekadashi Tithi of the Bhadrapada month coincides with the Shravana Nakshatra, it is known as Vijaya Shravana Dwadashi or Ekadashi Shravana Yoga Dwadashi. More...

Durga Puja 2026

Durga Puja is the grand Bengali Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura, observed over five magnificent days from Saptami to Vijayadashami.

Kojagara Vratam 2026

Kojagara Puja Mahatamya is described by Valakhilya Rishi The disciples of sage Valakhilya asked, describe the Upangvratas of Kartik, by observing which fast of Kartika gets completed. Valakhilya said that, on the Shuklapaksha Purnima of Ashwin month, one should worship Lakshmi Ji with devotion at night. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi is pleased by drinking coconut water and playing the game of Chausar. On the night of Kojagara Puja, Goddess Lakshmi comes to visit the earth to give boons to the dev

Sharad Purnima 2026

Sharad Purnima is one of the most famous Purnima(s) in Hindu Calendar. It is believed that Sharad Purnima is the only day in the year when the moon comes out with all sixteen Kala(s). In Hinduism, each human quality is associated with certain Kala and it is believed that the combination of sixteen different Kala(s) creates a perfect human personality. It was Lord Krishna who was born with all sixteen Kala(s) and He was the complete incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Rama was born with only twelve

Ashwina Purnima Vrat 2026

In Hinduism, the Purnima Vrat is considered highly important. This fast is observed on the Purnima Tithi of the Shukla Paksha every month. According to the Battisi Purnima Vrat described in the Bhavishya Purana, the fast should begin from the full moon of the months of Margashirsha, Magha, and Vaishakha, and be concluded on the Purnima of Bhadrapada or Pausha month. This fast is also called the Dvatrimshi Purnima Vrat. Observing this fast is believed to bring all forms of happiness, good fortune

Deepotsavam 2026

Month-long festival of lights where thousands of earthen lamps illuminate temple grounds throughout Kartika Masam.

Karthika Masam 2026

The most sacred lunar month dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu, observed with daily lamp lighting, fasts, and holy baths.

Ashwina Purnima 2026

All Purnima Tithis are considered auspicious among Hindus. Ashwina Purnima is the seventh Purnima in the year according to Hindu lunar calendar which falls in the Sharada Ritu and it comes after Pitru Paksha and Sharada Navratri. According to Skanda Purana, on this day, the Lord Chandra shines with all His sixteen Kala(s). Therefore, on this day, Kheer made of milk and rice is kept in the rays of the moon till night, so that medicinal properties get absorbed in it. Thereafter, Kheer is consumed

Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti 2026

Valmiki is revered as the first poet of Sanskrit literature. He was a great sage and author of the epic Ramayana which consists of 24,000 verses and 7 cantos (Kandas) including the Uttara canto.

Meera Bai Jayanti 2026

Meera Bai (14981547 circa) was a great Hindu poet and ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. She was one of the significant Sants of the Vaishnava Bhakti movement. Some 1300 poems written in passionate praise of Lord Krishna are credited to her.

Skanda Sashti 2026

Skanda Sashti is a six-day festival dedicated to Lord Murugan celebrating his victory over the demon Soorapadman.

Atla Tadde 2026

Atla Tadde is a festival observed by married women in Andhra Pradesh for the longevity of their husbands. This festival is similar to Karwa Chauth celebrated in North , as both share the common purpose of praying for the husband's longevity and family wellbeing. Atla Tadde is a highly popular fast in South , particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It is primarily observed by married women and young unmarried girls. According to the Amanta Hindu Panchang, this festival is celebrated every y

Karwa Chauth 2026

Karwa Chauth is a sacred nirjala fast observed by married women from sunrise until moonrise for the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands.

Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi 2026

According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Ashwina month (Purnimanta Kartika month) is celebrated as day of Vakratunda Sankashti. On the occasion of Vakratunda Sankashti, the Vakratunda form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped and fasted for. Lord Ganesha has taken different forms for various reasons. The first form of the Ashtavinayaka forms of Ganesha is known as Lord Vakratunda. Vakratunda Ganesha refers to Ganesha with a crooked trunk. However, in Mudgala Purana, Lord Vakr