Upcoming Festivals & Vrats

Major Hindu observances, fasts, and cultural milestones, curated with details and regional importance.

Vrat / Fast
July 26, 2026

Pradosh Vrat Fasting Guidelines

Learn how to observe the bi-weekly Pradosh Vrat during twilight hours to remove negative karma and bring peace.

Vrat / Fast
August 1, 2026

Sankashti Chaturthi Fasting Rules

Observe the monthly Ganesha fast to overcome life hurdles. Includes moonrise sight requirements and fast breaking guidelines.

Vrat / Fast
August 14, 2026

Rohini Vrat Rules & Significance

A small, specific fast observed on Rohini Nakshatra days for health, prosperity, and the well-being of husbands.

Festival
August 27, 2026

Onam Sadya & Pookalam Guide

Celebrate Kerala's grand harvest festival with vibrant floral carpets (Pookalam), snake boat races, and the grand multi-course Sadya feast.

Festival
August 28, 2026

Raksha Bandhan

Learn the history, sacred timings, and essential rituals of Raksha Bandhan. Read about Rakhi thread-tying customs, Aarti guidelines, and traditional sweets.

Festival
September 15, 2026

Ganesh Chaturthi Guide 2026

Welcome Lord Ganesha with authentic clay murti guidelines, essential step-by-step puja rituals, modak recipes, and visarjan timings.

Festival
October 12, 2026

Sharad Navratri

Explore the history, significance, and daily rituals of Sharad Navratri. Learn about the nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navadurga), fasting rules, and Kanya Puja.

Festival
October 21, 2026

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Discover the history and victory rituals of Dussehra. Learn about Rama's defeat of Ravana, the worship of Shami tree, and weapon purification rituals.

Vrat / Fast
October 29, 2026

Karwa Chauth Vrat Customs 2026

Observe the traditional regional fast for marital harmony and spousal longevity. Details on Sargi and puja thali setups.

Festival
November 8, 2026

Diwali Puja Timings & Rituals 2026

Celebrate the festival of lights with precise Lakshmi Puja muhurat, decorative home rangoli designs, and auspicious timings for trade.

Vrat / Fast
March 6, 2027

Maha Shivratri Fasting & Puja 2027

Discover the significance of four-prahar Shiva Puja, bilva patra offerings, night vigil (Jagran), and Shivratri Vrat rules.

Festival
April 7, 2027

Ugadi & Gudi Padwa Celebration 2027

Welcome the Hindu lunar New Year with bitter-sweet neem-jaggery tasting rituals, home threshold decorations, and panchang hearing.

Vrat / Fast
June 16, 2027

Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Rules 2027

Learn the strict waterless fast rules, recommended charity practices (Daan), and the exact timings for breaking the fast (Parana).