Hindu festivals

Dates, tithi, significance and pooja guidance for major festivals, with Pandits and Bhajan Teams who can help you celebrate.

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Makar Sankrantiमकर संक्रांति
A harvest festival marking the Sun's northward journey, celebrated as Sankranti, Suggi, Pongal and Uttarayan in different regions.
Maha Shivaratriमहाशिवरात्रि
The great night of Shiva, observed with fasting, night-long worship and abhishekam.
Holiहोली
The festival of colours, preceded by Holika Dahan on the night of the full moon.
Ugadiउगादि
The new year in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, marked with the eating of ugadi pachadi.
Ram Navamiराम नवमी
The birth anniversary of Lord Rama, celebrated with Ramayan path, bhajans and Rama Navami pooja.
Hanuman Jayantiहनुमान जयंती
The birth anniversary of Hanuman, with Chalisa recitals, Sunderkand and processions.
Akshaya Tritiyaअक्षय तृतीया
An auspicious day for new beginnings, charity and Lakshmi-Vishnu pooja.
Raksha Bandhanरक्षा बंधन
A festival where sisters tie rakhi on their brothers' wrists. In South India Shravana Purnima also marks Upakarma.
Janmashtamiजन्माष्टमी
The birth of Lord Krishna, observed with midnight pooja, kirtan and dahi handi.
Ganesh Chaturthiगणेश चतुर्थी
The birth festival of Ganesha, with clay idol installation, daily poojas and visarjan.
Sharad Navratriशारदीय नवरात्रि
Nine nights of worship of the Goddess, with kalash sthapana, fasting and Durga Saptashati.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)दशहरा / विजयादशमी
The tenth day after Navratri, marking the victory of good over evil.
Diwaliदीपावली
The festival of lights, with Lakshmi-Ganesh pooja on the main evening.

Festival dates are indicative and can differ by region and panchang. Please confirm with your Pandit.