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India is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant festivals celebrated throughout the year. This 2026 festival calendar brings you a complete list of the most significant traditional and spiritual events observed across India. From Sankranti to Janmashtami, from Navratri to Diwali – find all major dates, tithis, and festive highlights in one place.
Vamana Jayanti
Vamana Jayanti is the appearance day of Lord Vamana. The Supreme Lord appeared as the son of Kashyapa and Aditi in the form of a dwarf Brahmana (Vamana) to deliver Bali Maharaja, a great...
Dussehra
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of good over evil with rituals, puja, and festive traditions across India.
Kartik Deepotsava 2026
Deepotsava or Deepotsavam, also known as the festival of lights, is celebrated every year in the month of Kartik (October–November). It is a month-long festival commemorating Damodara-lila, the sweet pastime of baby Krishna stealing...
Govardhana Puja
Govardhana Puja is celebrated in the month of Kartika (October – November) to commemorate the pastime of Lord Sri Krishna lifting the Govardhana Hill to protect the residents of Vrindavana from the wrath of...
Gita Jayanti
Gita Jayanti is the auspicious day of the advent of Srimad Bhagavad-gita. This is the day on which Lord Krishna imparted the essence of Vedic knowledge to Arjuna over 5000 years ago and enlightened...
Shobha Yatra 2026
Sri Sri Krishna Balaram mercifully gives beautiful darshan to every visitor daily at Gupt Vrindavan Dham, Jagatpura, Jaipur. Hundreds and thousands of devotees witness the presence of the Lord in His temple everyday. On the auspicious occasion of Shobha Yatra, their Lordships extends Their mercy on the residents of Gupt Vrindavan, Jaipur and comes out of the temple to shower His merciful glance on the residents of the city.
Nityanand Trayodashi
Who is Sri Nityananda Prabhu, and why His appearance day is celebrated? Learn more about the importance and details of the celebrations. Sri Nityananda Trayodashi is the auspicious appearance day of Sri Nityananda Prabhu....
Sri Gaura Purnima
Gaura Purnima is the auspicious appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who is revered as an incarnation of Lord Sri Krishna.
Sri Ram Navami 2026
Sri Rama Navami is the auspicious appearance day of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Sri Ramachandra appeared in the month of Chaitra (March – April), on the ninth day of the growing moon (Chaitra Masa, Shukla...
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is the celebration of the auspicious appearance day of Sri Hanuman, an ardent devotee and eternal servitor of Lord Sri Ramachandra. In India, there are hundreds and thousands of temples dedicated to...
Akshaya Tritiya 2026
This guide provides the specific timings and traditional practices required for a successful celebration this year. Understanding the exact date and time of Akshaya Tritiya is essential for planning rituals and financial investments.
Parshuram Jayanti
A divine day when Lord Parshuram appeared, celebrated as Parshuram Jayanti, on 30th April, 2026. It is glorified across India to spread devotion among devotees.
14th Patotsav
Patotsava is celebrated for twelve days commemorating the appearance of the Deities at Hare Krishna Movement Jaipur. On the evening before the first day of the festival, there are many important rituals performed as a...
Narasimha Chaturdashi
“Ever wonder what it feels like to be fearless? It’s a rare feeling in this material world. But devotion makes it a common symptom among all the devotees. Want to feel that authenticity, Devotion is the way!”
Kurma Jayanti
In Hinduism ‘Kurma Jayanti’ is celebrated as a sacred festival to honor the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On this day, the Lord took a huge form of tortoise to support the ocean churning during Samudra Manthan.
Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is celebrated to honor the auspicious appearance of Lord Buddha, marking the day of His divine birth. According to the Vaishnava calendar, this significant event holds immense importance and reverence for devotees worldwide.
Panihati Chida Dahi Utsava
The Panihati Cida Dahi Utsav is celebrated every year at the Gupt Vrindavan Dham to recollect the event when Srila Raghunath Dasa Goswami distributed chipped rice mixed with yogurt to all devotees, following the direct order of Sri Nityananda Prabhu in Panihati village.
Ratha Yatra Festival
This festival is based on the famous tradition of Jagannatha Puri. Lakhs of devotees gather annually to witness the grand spectacle of Sri Jagannatha Baladeva and Subhadra taken on three large chariots.
Balaram Jayanti 2026
Lord Balaram appeared as the son of Mother Rohini and Vasudeva. His auspicious appearance day is celebrated as Balaram Purnima, also known as Balaram Jayanti. When Mother Devaki became pregnant for the seventh time Lord Balaram appeared within her womb.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
The auspicious appearance day of Lord Krishna, the younger brother of Lord Balarama is celebrated on the eighth day of the waning moon of Shravana(August).
Vyasa Puja
The appearance day of Srila Prabhupada, the founder-acharya of ISKCON is celebrated as Vyasa Puja. Srila Prabhupada was born in 1896 on the day of Nandotsava (the next day of Janmashtami). The Vedas originate...