Hindu Festivals Calendar
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Chhath Puja
WorldwideChhath Puja, also known as Surya Shashti, is one of the most ancient and significant Hindu festivals celebrated with great fervor in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. The festival reveres the Sun God (Surya) and his wife Usha, also known as Chhathi Maiya, thanking them for bestowing the…
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Kartik Poornima
WorldwideKartik Poornima, also known as Tripuri Poornima or Deva-Diwali, is prominent in the Indian lunar calendar. This sacred festival is observed on the full moon day or the fifteenth lunar day (Poornima) of Kartik (October-November), marking the culmination of the holy month of Kartik, one of the most auspicious months in the Hindu calendar. Kartik…
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Dhanu Sankranti
WorldwideDhanu Sankranti, celebrated with great fervor and piety across India, is one of the auspicious festivals that marks the Sun's transit into the Sagittarius or 'Dhanu' zodiac sign. According to the Gregorian calendar, this shift typically occurs in mid-December. However, its significance and manner of celebration vary from one region to another, reflecting the diversity…
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Gita Jayanti
WorldwideGita Jayanti is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of the Bhagavad Gita, the sacred text of the Hindus. It is observed on the 11th day (Shukla Ekadashi) of the waxing moon of the Margashirsha month of the Hindu calendar, which typically falls in November or December. The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to…
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Makar Sankranti / Pongal/ Lohri
WorldwideMakar Sankranti, also known as Maghi in some regions, is a major harvest festival celebrated in various parts of India. It marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path, signaling the end of winter and the arrival of longer days. It generally falls on January 14th,…
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Thaipusam
WorldwideThaipusam is a significant festival celebrated by the Tamil Hindu community in South India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, and other parts of the world where Tamil diaspora is present. It falls on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February), and it's dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, the Hindu god…
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Vasant Panchami
WorldwideVasant Panchami, also known as Basant Panchami, heralds the advent of spring in the Indian subcontinent. Celebrated on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Indian month of Magha (usually in January or February), the festival is associated with the vibrant yellow color of the mustard flowers that bloom during this season, symbolizing prosperity and joy.…
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Maha Shivaratri
WorldwideMaha Shivaratri is a major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. It is celebrated on the 14th night of the new moon during the dark half (Krishna Paksha) of the month of Phalguna or Magha in the Hindu calendar, typically falling in February or March. The term "Maha…
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Holika Dahan
WorldwideHolika Dahan is an important event associated with the Indian festival of Holi, often referred to as the "Festival of Colors". It takes place on the eve of Holi, on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalgun (usually in March). The term 'Holika Dahan' signifies the 'burning of Holika', a mythical demoness.…
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Holi
WorldwideHoli, often referred to as the "Festival of Colors", is one of the most vibrant and joyous festivals in India and is celebrated by Hindus around the world. It usually falls in late February or March, on the day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun. Holi signifies the triumph of good…
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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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Vaisakhi/ Baisakhi
WorldwideVaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by the Sikh community. It marks the start of the new harvest season, and more importantly, it commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, which is considered the birth of the Sikh faith. Celebrated on April…
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