Every Hindu festival & vrat, decoded.
Accurate dates from our internal Panchang engine, complete puja vidhi, mantras, samagri, mythology, and regional variations — for every festival, every year.
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Makar Sankranti
Marks the sun's transit into Capricorn and the return of longer days.
Vasant Panchami
Celebration of learning, arts and the goddess Saraswati.
Maha Shivratri
The great night of Shiva — night-long vigil, fasting and abhishek.
Holika Dahan
Bonfire night that recalls the triumph of Prahlad.
Holi
The festival of colours celebrating spring, love and unity.
Chaitra Navratri Begins
Nine sacred nights dedicated to the nine forms of Durga.
Rama Navami
Birth of Bhagwan Shri Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu.
Hanuman Jayanti
Birthday of Hanumanji, the eternal devotee of Rama.
Akshaya Tritiya
Auspicious day for new beginnings and charity.
Vat Savitri Vrat
Married women fast for the well-being and longevity of their husband.
Jagannath Rath Yatra
The great chariot festival of Bhagwan Jagannath at Puri.
Guru Purnima
Day to honour spiritual teachers and Vyasa Muni.
Hariyali Teej
Monsoon festival celebrating Shiva and Parvati's union.
Raksha Bandhan
Sacred thread of protection tied by sisters on brothers.
Krishna Janmashtami
Birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna at midnight.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ten-day festival of Ganeshji — the remover of obstacles.
Pitru Paksha Begins
Fortnight of offerings and remembrance for ancestors.
Sharadiya Navratri Begins
Nine nights honouring the Devi in her many forms.
Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
Victory of Rama over Ravana; Devi over Mahishasura.
Karva Chauth
Married women fast from sunrise till moonrise for their husbands.
Dhanteras
First day of Diwali; purchase of gold, silver and utensils.
Deepavali (Diwali)
The festival of lights celebrating Rama's return to Ayodhya.
Govardhan Puja
Worship of Govardhan hill lifted by Krishna.
Bhai Dooj
Sisters pray for the long life of their brothers.
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