Festivals 2026
Hindu festivals 2026
Significance, timing and how temples celebrate — plan your darshan and seva around the year's festivals.
January 2026
Makar Sankranti 2026
The harvest festival marking the sun's northward journey.
February 2026
Maha Shivratri 2026
The Great Night of Shiva — fasting, vigil, and abhishekam.
March 2026
Holi 2026
The festival of colours, celebrating the triumph of devotion over ego and the arrival of spring.
March 2026
Ram Navami 2026
Celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, the embodiment of righteousness and duty.
August 2026
Raksha Bandhan 2026
Celebrating the sacred bond of protection and love between brothers and sisters.
September 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Welcoming Ganesha, remover of obstacles and god of beginnings.
September 2026
Krishna Janmashtami 2026
Marking the midnight birth of Lord Krishna with fasting, bhajans, and the gentle rocking of a decorated cradle.
October 2026
Navratri 2026
Nine nights honouring the divine feminine, ending in Dussehra.
October 2026
Durga Puja 2026
Honouring Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura across five days of devotion and celebration.
November 2026
Diwali 2026
The festival of lights — Lakshmi Puja, diyas, and new beginnings.
November 2026
Chhath Puja 2026
A rigorous four-day observance of gratitude to the Sun God, offered at the riverbank at sunset and sunrise.