Upcoming Festivals & Vrats

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

Vrat / Fast
September 30, 2026

Sankashti Chaturthi Fasting Rules

Complete guide to Sankashti Chaturthi fasting rules (also known as Sankatahara Chaturthi fast rules). Learn sankashti upvas rules, fast benefits, and exact timing of when to offer water (jal kab chadega) to the moon.

Vrat / Fast
October 7, 2026

Ekadashi Vrat Fasting Rules

Discover the history and rules of the bi-weekly Ekadashi fast. Learn about the manifestation of Ekadashi Devi and Dwadashi Parana instructions.

Vrat / Fast
October 8, 2026

Pradosh Vrat Fasting Guidelines

Complete guide on how to do Pradosh Vrat, explaining Pradosh Vrat fasting rules and Pradosham fasting customs. Learn how to take Pradosha Vratham, twilight timing, and puja steps.

Vrat / Fast
October 8, 2026

Rohini Vrat Rules & Significance

Complete guide explaining what is Rohini Vrat, its rules, constellation-based fasting timings, and recommended white charity items (Daan).

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.

Festival
January 14, 2027

Makar Sankranti

Discover the history, regional variations (Pongal, Lohri), and harvest rituals of Makar Sankranti. Learn about kite flying, sesame sweets, and holy bathing customs.

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
March 22, 2027

Holi

Discover the history, bonfire legends, and color playing rituals of Holi. Learn about Holika Dahan, Radha-Krishna love stories, and Gujiya sweet recipes.

Festival
April 7, 2027

Ugadi & Gudi Padwa Celebration 2027

Celebrate the Hindu lunar New Year with Ugadi and Gudi Padwa. Find dates, tithi timings, and rituals for 2027 Ugadi and Gudi Padwa celebrations.

Festival
April 16, 2027

Rama Navami

Explore the history, significance, and afternoon rituals of Rama Navami. Learn about Rama's birth, Ramacharitmanas recitations, and Panakam drink recipes.

Festival
April 21, 2027

Hanuman Jayanti

Learn the history, significance, and devotion rituals of Hanuman Jayanti. Read about Hanuman Chalisa chanting, Sindoor offerings, and fasting guidelines.

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).

Festival
August 6, 2027

Nag Panchami

Learn the history, significance, and puja rituals of Nag Panchami. Discover the custom of offering milk to snake deities and traditional folklore.

Festival
August 17, 2027

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
August 25, 2027

Krishna Janmashtami

Discover the history and midnight rituals of Krishna Janmashtami. Learn about Dahi Handi, baby Krishna (Ladoo Gopal) worship, and fasting rules.

Festival
September 4, 2027

Ganesh Chaturthi Guide 2027

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

Festival
September 15, 2027

Onam Sadya & Pookalam Guide 2027

Celebrate Kerala's grand harvest festival with details on Onam Sadya 2026. Learn about the legendary King Mahabali, Athapookalam floral designs, and traditional banana-leaf dishes.