Hindu Festivals Calendar 2026
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Hindu festivals follow the luni-solar calendar — dates are determined by the phases of the Moon (Tithi) and the Sun's sidereal position (Rashi). Each festival aligns with specific cosmic energies, seasonal transitions, or mythological events, making the Panchang essential for accurate date calculation.
Festival of lights celebrating Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya
Choti Diwali — Krishna's victory over Narakasura; oil bath and lamps
Festival of colors marking spring and the victory of good over evil
Nine nights of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga
Spring Navratri in Chaitra, ending with Ram Navami
Birthday celebration of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles
The great night of Lord Shiva, observed with fasting and vigil
Tamil harvest festival honoring the Sun God
Sun's transit into Capricorn marking the harvest season
Celebration of Lord Krishna's birth at midnight
Birth anniversary of Lord Rama, seventh avatar of Vishnu
Grand worship of Goddess Durga, especially in Bengal
Kerala's harvest festival celebrating King Mahabali's return
Punjabi harvest festival and Sikh New Year
Ancient Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya
Day-long fast by married women for their husbands' longevity
Celebration of the sacred bond between brothers and sisters
Events like Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Holi, Dussehra, and Chaitra Navratri mark major mythological moments or seasonal transitions. They are celebrated across India with regional names and customs.
Days like Ekadashi, Pradosham, and Sankashti Chaturthi are dedicated to fasting and purification. Fasting on these days helps detoxify the body and focus the mind.
Birth anniversaries of deities and saints (e.g., Rama Navami, Krishna Janmashtami, Gandhi Jayanti). These days are for remembering their teachings.
Note: Festival dates can vary by location because they depend on the Tithi prevailing at sunrise. Bhakti5 calculates precise dates based on your selected city's latitude and longitude.