Hindu Festivals Calendar
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Gudi Padwa/ Ugadi/ Baisakhi/ Hindu New Year
WorldwideHindu New Year, also known as 'Vikram Samvat' or 'Nav Samvatsar', is celebrated in different parts of India with varying customs and names, usually in March or April, depending on the regional lunar calendar. This New Year festival is celebrated as 'Ugadi' in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, 'Gudi Padwa' in Maharashtra, 'Puthandu' in Tamil Nadu,…
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Rama Navami
WorldwideRama Navami is a significant Hindu festival that reveres the birth of Lord Rama, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism and the central figure in the epic Ramayana. It is observed on the ninth day (Navami) of the waxing moon phase (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Chaitra, typically falling in March…
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Hanuman Jayanti
WorldwideHanuman Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the devoted follower of Lord Rama and a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana. Known for his immense physical strength, moral courage, and unyielding devotion to Lord Rama, Hanuman is worshipped as a symbol of devotion, strength, and loyalty. The festival…
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Tamil New Year
Tamil New Year, also known as Puthandu or Varusha Pirappu, is a significant celebration in the Tamil community marking the first day of the traditional Tamil calendar. It usually falls on April 14th or 15th, according to the Gregorian calendar. Puthandu signifies the beginning of the Tamil solar calendar. The day is observed with enthusiasm…
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Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is a highly auspicious day in the Hindu and Jain calendars. It usually falls on the third day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the lunar month of Vaisakha, which typically falls in late April or early May of the Gregorian calendar. The word "Akshaya" in Sanskrit…
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Savitri Pooja
WorldwideSavitri Pooja, also known as Savitri Vrat or Savitri Brata, is a significant fasting day observed by married Hindu women across India. It is dedicated to Savitri, the legendary wife of Satyavan who convinced Lord Yama, the god of death, to spare her husband's life with her devotion and determination. The festival usually falls on…
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Guru Purnima
WorldwideGuru Purnima is a traditional Indian festival dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers, who are evolved or enlightened humans, ready to share their wisdom with very little or no monetary expectation. The day is a time for students to celebrate their teachers and express their gratitude. The festival is common to all spiritual traditions in…
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Puri Rath Yatra
WorldwidePuri Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival or Car Festival, is one of the most awaited Hindu festivals of the state of Odisha in India. The event is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu), his elder brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra. It takes place every year in the month…
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Nag Panchami
WorldwideNag Panchami is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated with great fervor across India, usually in the month of July or August. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Nagas or serpents, and it falls on the fifth day (Panchami) of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Shravan (as per the Hindu calendar).…
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Varalakshmi Vrat
WorldwideVaralakshmi Vratam, or Varalakshmi Puja, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated predominantly in the southern states of India like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu and the deity of wealth and prosperity. It usually falls on the Friday before the full moon…
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Raksha Bandhan
WorldwideRaksha Bandhan, commonly called Rakhi, is one of India's most heartfelt and widely celebrated festivals. The festival, which usually falls in the Hindu month of Shravan (August), is dedicated to celebrating the bond of love, care, and protection between brothers and sisters. The term 'Raksha Bandhan' itself translates to 'bond of protection' in Sanskrit. This…
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Krishna Janmashtami
WorldwideKrishna Janmashtami, often known simply as Janmashtami, is a grand festival celebrated by Hindus worldwide. The festival commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is considered the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This significant occasion usually falls in the month of Bhadrapada (August or September) on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark…
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